The Company Town and the Desert's Edge

Maryam spends a full day in Dukhān, exploring the QatarEnergy company town, the geology of the Zekreet Peninsula, and the practical rhythm of life behind the gate. From a sunrise walk to the Dukhan Souq to a sunset drive along the west coast, she maps the real costs and quiet textures of Qatar's western oil city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Dukhān, Qatar. Places in this episode: Dukhan Souq, Black Rose Coffee Shop, Zekreet Fort, Ras Abrouq, East-West/West-East, Film City, Pourover Modern Coffee, Dukhan public beach. Covered: Company town logistics, Desert art and geology, Film City and ruins, Practical costs in Dukhan, West coast summer rhythm, Qatar ID and banking admin. Chapters:00:00 Dukhan Souq01:02 Zekreet Fort02:32 Ras Abrouq04:00 Film City05:51 Quiet room06:57 Al-Sidra Restaurant08:17 Night street quiet A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dukhan #DukhanQatar #WestCoastQatar #RichardSerra #EastWestWestEast #Zekreet #FilmCityQatar #QatarTravel #QatarDesert #CompanyTown #KarakTea #Machboos #QatarEnergy #DohaToDukhan #DesertArt #QatarHistory #QatarBeach #QatarSouq https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/