It’s World Tourism Day and it emphasises the ability of tourism to unite people and foster cultural exchange. So, on this amazing day, Doha Metro & Lusail Tram has announced that it will be offering free day passes to visitors who will be arriving through the airport till September 28. Here’s everything you need to know about this brilliant development related to travelling in Doha.
A Free Day Pass For Doha Metro
Making travelling easier for tourists arriving in the country, the Doha Metro & Lusail Tram has partnered with Visit Qatar and HIA Qatar. Yes, they have declared that they will be issuing complimentary Day Passes to visitors who arrive through the airport till September 28. The passes are being given as a part of the World Tourism Day initiative, which aims to encourage travellers to explore tourist destinations with ease. So, this means that they will get to explore all the amazing sites in and around Doha using the metro and tram for convenient movement in the public.
More About Doha Metro Route
We are pleased to partner with @hiaqatar & @VisitQatar to offer complimentary Day Passes to visitors arriving through the airport from September 26 to 28, 2024. This #WorldTourismDay initiative aims to encourage travelers to explore tourist destinations with ease using the… pic.twitter.com/3P0iX7BQMZ
— Doha Metro & Lusail Tram (@metrotram_qa) September 26, 2024
Metro is the state-of-the-art public transport system that has been operating since 2019. Taking public transportation in Qatar up a notch, it serves millions of passengers and reliable mode of transport. The current route is split into three lines of red, green, and gold. And a new blue line is currently under construction and is expected that the first phase will be finished by 2026. It should be noted that the Red Line runs from Al Wakra in the South to Lusail in the North. As a result, it covers the West Bay, Corniche, and Al Bidda. While the Green Line covers stations, like the White Palace and Al Riffa. In fact, the metro operates every day and the train arrives every six minutes with the journey between stations being three minutes on average.
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What To See In Doha?
This is a great initiative, as Doha has several sites that are worth seeing. From the Museum of Islamic Art and Souq Waqif to the National Museum of Qatar and Aspire Park, there are several brilliant attractions that are worth checking out. Outdoor attractions, like the Pearl Island and Katara Cultural Village, are also quite a massive draw of people. In fact, Doha also has several beaches that are perfect for spending the day with your loved ones enjoying the warm sun on the beaches of the country.
All of these details sound quite fantastic, don’t they? So, if you are also arriving in Doha on the aforementioned days, make sure to grab your free Day Pass for the metro and tram. After all, there is no better way to experience a city than locals!
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