Qatar has only recently opened its doors to international visitors, but has definitely made up for lost time. With much of the country covered by sand dunes and salt flats, the best place to visit is the capital city of Doha with its heady mixture of traditional Arab architecture and dazzling, modern buildings. If a beach holiday is attractive, there are lovely sandy beaches in the south of the country. The towering sand dunes and distinctive rock formations await your discovery in Qatar.