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New tours offer guests rare insight into how local produce is grown in the Qatari desert
Tribune News Network
Doha
Discover Qatar has launched two interactive tours in collaboration with Heenat Salma Farm which is situated at the Al Shahaniya municipality. The ‘Discover Organic Farming in the Desert’ and ‘Discover Organic Farming and Sunset at Zeekret’ tours promise to give guests an authentic experience of Qatari culture and traditions, warm hospitality and the opportunity to learn about organic agriculture.
Guests will be offered a guided walking tour of the farm to learn first-hand how organic farming of 30 different crop varieties, along with fruits, vegetables, dairy, eggs, honey, and meat, is successfully achieved in a desert environment. Visitors will also witness a unique demonstration of an ancient weaving technique that exclusively uses palm fronds and enjoy a three-course lunch prepared by the farm's chefs with fresh, seasonal, and homegrown ingredients.
Heenat Salma Farm, an initiative dedicated to holistic agriculture, architecture and community development, is a wonderful family-owned destination only 30 minutes away from Doha and an ideal classroom for organic and natural product enthusiasts who value sustainable living.
‘Discover Organic Farming and Sunset at Zeekret’ is an excellent choice for those who enjoy desert sunsets. Following the tour and lunch at Heenat Salma, guests will embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure to the Ras Abrouq Peninsula - an isolated region on the west coast known for its lunar-like, limestone landscape and pristine beach. Within a striking landscape, guests will discover the massive monolithic environmental artwork ‘East-West/West-East’ created by internationally renowned artist Richard Serra and experience a magnificent sunset while enjoying snacks and refreshments.
The ‘Discover Organic Farming and Sunset at Zeekret’ excursion includes transportation (pick-up and drop-off from major hotels within Doha city limits), the farm tour, a palm weaving experience, a healthy organic three-course lunch, as well as a guided tour of the "East-West/West-East" art sculpture and sunset with refreshments and snacks. The excursion price starts at QAR 610 per person for a duration of eight hours.
The ‘Discover Organic Farming in the Desert’ tour duration is four hours and price starts at QAR 353 per person and includes a welcome drink, a guided tour of Heenat Salma, a palm weaving demonstration, and a healthy organic three-course lunch.
Discover Qatar offers customers a 10 per cent discount on bookings made through 30 April for tours departing before 31 May 2022 when they use the promo code DQ10.
Tribune News Network
Doha
Discover Qatar has launched two interactive tours in collaboration with Heenat Salma Farm which is situated at the Al Shahaniya municipality. The ‘Discover Organic Farming in the Desert’ and ‘Discover Organic Farming and Sunset at Zeekret’ tours promise to give guests an authentic experience of Qatari culture and traditions, warm hospitality and the opportunity to learn about organic agriculture.
Guests will be offered a guided walking tour of the farm to learn first-hand how organic farming of 30 different crop varieties, along with fruits, vegetables, dairy, eggs, honey, and meat, is successfully achieved in a desert environment. Visitors will also witness a unique demonstration of an ancient weaving technique that exclusively uses palm fronds and enjoy a three-course lunch prepared by the farm's chefs with fresh, seasonal, and homegrown ingredients.
Heenat Salma Farm, an initiative dedicated to holistic agriculture, architecture and community development, is a wonderful family-owned destination only 30 minutes away from Doha and an ideal classroom for organic and natural product enthusiasts who value sustainable living.
‘Discover Organic Farming and Sunset at Zeekret’ is an excellent choice for those who enjoy desert sunsets. Following the tour and lunch at Heenat Salma, guests will embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure to the Ras Abrouq Peninsula - an isolated region on the west coast known for its lunar-like, limestone landscape and pristine beach. Within a striking landscape, guests will discover the massive monolithic environmental artwork ‘East-West/West-East’ created by internationally renowned artist Richard Serra and experience a magnificent sunset while enjoying snacks and refreshments.
The ‘Discover Organic Farming and Sunset at Zeekret’ excursion includes transportation (pick-up and drop-off from major hotels within Doha city limits), the farm tour, a palm weaving experience, a healthy organic three-course lunch, as well as a guided tour of the "East-West/West-East" art sculpture and sunset with refreshments and snacks. The excursion price starts at QAR 610 per person for a duration of eight hours.
The ‘Discover Organic Farming in the Desert’ tour duration is four hours and price starts at QAR 353 per person and includes a welcome drink, a guided tour of Heenat Salma, a palm weaving demonstration, and a healthy organic three-course lunch.
Discover Qatar offers customers a 10 per cent discount on bookings made through 30 April for tours departing before 31 May 2022 when they use the promo code DQ10.
