Brought to you by Qatar National Tourism Council

Qatar, a world class hub with deep cultural roots. With its amazing offerings, there is always something to discover and do. There is no better place to immerse yourself in authentic culture; Be inspired by some of the iconic cultural places that is a must-visit in Qatar:

The jewel in the crown among Qatar’s museums is the internationally renowned Museum of Islamic Art (MIA). The MIA showcases Islamic art and artefacts from around the world, spanning 14 centuries of history. The museum’s magnificent and imaginatively presented displays of the finest art and artefacts from across the Islamic world have earned its recognition among the world’s top cultural institutions. Standing alone on reclaimed land, and designed by I.M. Pei, the architectural masterpiece sits perched on the gulf waters and is surrounded by the MIA Park’s extensive green spaces.

Katara Cultural Village is Doha’s destination for culture and entertainment. An innovative interpretation of the region’s architectural heritage, this purpose-built development’s impressive theatres, galleries and performance venues offer a year-round programme of concerts, shows and exhibitions. A central amphitheatre soars against a backdrop of traditional architecture and cobbled streets. The elaborately tiled golden mosque is a must-see. Visitors can enjoy a stroll along the promenade, with its expansive views of Doha’s skyline, as well as a rich array of restaurants and shops.

The alleys of Souq Waqif, Doha’s oldest market, offer visitors an authentic taste of traditional street life, architecture and culture. The maze of small shops in the market presents a dazzling array of Middle eastern merchandise ranging from dates, spices and seasonal delicacies to jewellery, textiles and souvenir bargains. Traditional music, art and cultural shows – as well as an eclectic mix of restaurants and cafes – add to the ambience of this place.

Hospitality is a cornerstone of Qatari culture. Qatar offers a wide choice of world-class accommodation, including many recognised international and regional luxury lifestyle hotel brands that provide superb service. Qatar National Tourism Council in collaboration with Qatar Airways has a B2B stopover option- Discover Qatar, that allows travel agents to book Qatar’s 4- and 5-star hotels and more than 40 tours and excursions at a discounted rate. Register at https://discoverqatar.biz/become-partner to enjoy this exclusive offer now.

Brought to you by Bintan Lagoon Resort

Positioned as one of the premier and largest integrated resort, Bintan Lagoon Resort (BLR) is a tropical lifestyle destination that offers a medley of unforgettable experiences for leisure, golf and MICE groups. Located a 75-minute direct ferry ride from Singapore, the 300-hectare Bintan Lagoon Resort (BLR) with its own private 1.5km stretch of beach is a perfect getaway for leisure holidays, corporate retreats, meetings, incentives and events.

Accommodation

The Resort boasts 450 contemporary rooms, suites and villas to suit couples, families and groups. Each well-appointed room and suite feature a furnished balcony, in-room amenities and modern conveniences. Villa accommodation provides another dimension in tropical resort living. Ranging from two to five-bedroom configurations with self-catering facilities and generous living areas, the villas include the convenience of a golf buggy for transport and privacy of the villas with full use of the resort facilities and amenities.

Food & Beverages

An impressive range of 14 wining, dining and entertainment options covering from casual al fresco, sumptuous buffets, cocktails by the pool, ‘surf and turf’ beach BBQ, authentic Japanese, Mediterranean and other Asian cuisine, making all these an option for an extraordinary destination dining experience. For nightlife, there is Silk Club, the island’s first ultra hip and chic party club with live music from the resident band and a DJ. Seven party rooms abound for those who prefer to sing amongst friends.

Meetings & Functions

With extensive meeting facilities of up to eight rooms equipped with extensive in-house resources such as state of the art audio visual technology, staging and room décor available including a variety of outdoor locations from BLR’s private beach to golf courses with picturesque sea view, BLR offers the perfect setting for events, MICE and teambuilding that can hold up to 1300 guests.

For corporate events, the Adventure Training Centre is one of the most comprehensive in the region, designed to foster leadership, team building and innovation with programmes customised by professional facilitators to suit your individual company needs.

Fun & Recreation

Two large swimming pools, a leisure centre with a children’s club, wide-ranging sea and land sports offer over 50 recreational opportunities for guests.

The Nutty Bunch Kids Club caters for those aged 4 – 8 years old supervised by staff in attendance while the Jungle Gym is great for those 3 – 10 years old. For adults, the new Powerhouse Gym is well furnished with the latest Italian Technogym equipment.

Both the Resort’s exquisitely designed championship 18-hole golf courses – the Jack Nicklaus sea view course and Ian Baker-Finch woodlands course are in a league of their own – offering spectacular signature holes and undulating fairways to make your game of golf more exhilarating.

Relaxation and Indulgence

A day spa pampers with a diverse menu of spa services utilising organic ingredients in conjunction with modern techniques and traditional therapies.

The Galleria@Bintan offers retail therapy from chic resort apparel to whimsical gift ideas and ethnic souvenirs.