For most of us football’s winter World Cup was our introduction to this Gulf state so if that whetted your appetite why not Qatar va voom out for the motor racing?
The desert, where you can drive without checking for speed cameras and it’s camel humps rather than speed bumps.
Qatar Airways Holidays are offering a package for the petrolheads’ festival from October 5-14.
Including the golden ticket of the Grand Prix on October 8.
The Geneva International Motor Show – Qatar which boasts extended test drives to automotive activities in the desert and Expo 23.
And all for €2,121 for three nights from October 5-8 for two at the Al Liwan Suites.
Classics fan
Now it won’t have escaped your notice that this is Geneva in Qatar and Experience and the most influential motor show is premiering outside Switzerland for the first time.
Where you’ll get to witness 32 of the world’s most renowned marquees showcasing a ground-breaking array of new cars.
And classic automobiles… the classics.
Running from 2pm-10pm daily and 10am-10pm on Saturday.
The exquisite display also highlights the automotive jewels from the Qatar Auto Museum, the Gulf Qatari Classic Cars Association, and Qatari & Arabian private collections.
Off riad
Of course as much as we love to look at the swankiest cars even better is to get behind the wheel.
And in Qatar that means off road, or off riad as we like to call it.
What GIMS Qatar calls where the desert meets the sea.
From 7 October you can sign up for the authentic and luxurious festival camp at Sealine.
And its abundance of exciting and indulging pursuits.
That’s exclusive car display, offroad circuit driving, sand boarding, camel riding, dune buggies, stunt shows and live performances.
So if you’re a petrolhead then you’ll want to Qatar va voom out to the Gulf state for a car-azy old trip.
