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One of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Doha is La Corniche. Extending over several kilometres, it is a waterfront walkway. It offers a great view of the water and city skyline, making it a popular gathering spot for families and tourists. Aspire Park is considered to be the ideal spot to visit with your family. The Aspire Tower is a 300 meters high building that served as a giant torch in the 15th Asian Games and is now a lovely hotel.

Situated offshore of Doha’s West Bay Lagoon area, the Pearl is a man-made island and is the most popular place to visit in Doha. You can visit this island to shop in the many high-end retail stores or simply take a walk along the beautiful boardwalk.

The beautiful city of Doha is surrounded by desert trains that offer an adventurous day out. Make sure to organize a camel riding trip for a taste of Doha’s traditional mode of transport. With its remarkable architecture and a huge collection of artifacts, the Museum of Islamic Arts is one of Doha’s most celebrated spots. It houses extraordinary collections of ceramics, metalworks, manuscripts, and textiles of the Islamic times from 14 centuries ago.

Located just 20 kilometers from Doha, Banana Island offers you a full day of lounging by the pools, boat rides, waterslides, kayaking, and several other water sports.

Doha’s cuisine represents the Middle East but it also has a magnificent diversity of international cuisines. Situated in the Museum of Islamic Arts, IDAM offers contemporary French cuisine with an Arabic touch. Another restaurant that will make your taste buds tingle is SMAT. It serves authentic Qatari dishes cooked to perfection.

Morimoto Doha is one of the finest restaurants in the Middle East where you can enjoy omakase and sushi. It is adorned with beautiful and elegant artworks of a renowned Japanese painter, Hiroshi Senju. The Cellar is another great restaurant worth visiting.

When visiting Doha, a stop at the Souq Waqif market is a must. Amongst one of Qatar’s oldest markets, its stores are filled with jewelry, textiles, spices, and local handicrafts. Another place to buy some jewelry and precious gems is the Gold Souq market. You can find affordable jewelry in white gold, silver, and platinum.

With its Venetian-inspired canals and gondola rides, the Villaggio Mall will make you feel like you are in Italy. Completely air-conditioned, this mall is home to several luxury brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Dior. Lulu Hypermarket offers traditional outfits, beauty products, and home decor. The Gate Mall, Lagoona Mall, Dar Al Salaam Mall, Tawar Mall are a few other famous shopping malls in Doha.

Taxis are available for short distances and trips beyond the city. Karwa Taxi is the only taxi brand licensed to operate at Hamad International Airport. Uber and Careem Taxis are two other taxi services available in the city. Hiring a car is a relatively cheaper option in Doha. To rent a car, you need to show your passport and carry an international driving license.

Buses in Doha have been available for a long time but aren’t considered the best method of transport. Opened in 2019, metros are an affordable and efficient traveling option. Most of the major tourist attraction spots have a metro station nearby.

There are plenty of tourist places to visit in Mumbai. If you are a fan of scenic sea faces, visit Bandra Bandstand, Worli Sea Face and Marine Drive. A backdrop of multiple Bollywood films, Marine Drive has a place in the heart of every Mumbaikar and is one of the best places to watch the sunrise and sunset in the city.

The Gateway of India, an ‘arch’aeological wonder, was built during the British rule and is a hot spot for tourists, street vendors, amateur photographers and balloon sellers. Any trip to Mumbai would be incomplete without a visit to Elephanta Island. You can take a ferry ride to this UNESCO World Heritage Site and bask in the remarkable temple carvings.

Mumbai Darshan tours are best experienced on double-decker buses that take passengers through the main attractions located in the heart of the city. A trip to Dharavi, Asia’s biggest slum, would be a unique experience for any traveller to see a contrasting way of life.

For nature and wildlife lovers, a safari through the wilderness of Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a refreshing experience. Adlabs Imagica, located in Khopoli, nearly on the outskirts of Mumbai, is an adventure lover’s paradise consisting of theme parks, water parks and snow parks that are ready to get your adrenaline pumping.

Mumbai is a confluence of global flavours that will tantalize any palate. Juhu and Chowpatty beach are great street food options that are easy on the wallet. Parsi cafés offer an authentic taste of Iranian cuisine in cozy, heritage-style architecture that can be found in and around Colaba and Fort.

The Bohri Kitchen is a unique dining experience that serves up delectable home-cooked food of the Bohra Community. Mughlai specialities can be best enjoyed at Khyber, Bademiya and Gulshan-e-Iran. Prithvi Café, Kala Ghoda Café and Le 15 Pâtisserie, are all-time favourites for a light snack or a mesmerizing meal.

Fashion Street, Colaba Causeway, Mangaldas Market, Bandra Linking Road and Hill Road are the best street shopping destinations that offer great pieces at great prices. The stretch of Crawford Market and Lokhandwala street sell every item you may have heard of and are great places for bargain hunters.

To get your hands on some precious stones and jewellery, you can head over to Zaveri Bazaar. Chor Bazaar showcases some of the best vintage and antique items available in the market and it will literally take you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

The veins of the city, Mumbai locals are a must if you want to experience the Mumbaikar life. There are local train stations conveniently located throughout the city with a train running every 10 minutes. If you do manage to get a footing into the local trains (especially during peak hours), it is one of the most convenient methods to navigate the city. For an air-conditioned commute, metros and monorails can be availed though they are not as far reaching as the locals.

If trains are not your preferred means of travel, you can hail cab services like Ola and Uber or the famous ‘kaali-peeli’ taxis, buses, and auto rickshaws.