Desert sea

Qatar isn’t all about its ultra-modern, glittering capital city Doha. In fact, you don’t have to travel far to explore the desert wilderness of this Arabian country. A popular excursion is taking a jeep to the wastes for some exhilarating ‘dune bashing’, a spot of camel riding and to see this small country’s hidden gem.

The Khor al Adaid – or Inland Sea – is a channel of the Arabian Gulf which cuts deep into the desert. It’s a sparkling blue body of water separating Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Aside from the odd jeep, it’s calm, quiet and mostly unspoilt. There are no high-rise resorts here. You’re likely to be offered this trip in Qatar – my advice is to go and take your camera with you.

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Tags: camels, desert, dune bashing, dunes, Inland sea, Khor al Adaid, photography, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, travel

15 thoughts on “Desert sea”

Cos on March 19, 2017 at 08:58 said:

Beautiful how the red accents come to life in the yellow desert. Great captured, Mike! (and I love the one with the bedecked camel!)

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 21, 2017 at 14:43 said:
  
  Thank you Koos. It was really something to find that lush seascape in the barren desert. I didn’t fancy a camel ride, though!
  
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  - Cos on March 22, 2017 at 13:48 said:
    
    That’s too bad, I hoped to see some funny pictures of you being seasick in the desert ;)
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on March 23, 2017 at 23:04 said:
      
      Hmph ;)
      
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Noeline Smith on March 18, 2017 at 12:00 said:

Beautiful pictures and lovely to see a different side to this part of the world.

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 21, 2017 at 14:44 said:
  
  Thank you so much, Noeline. Indeed, it’s not all flashy cities built from nothing here.
  
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notjustagranny on March 14, 2017 at 17:09 said:

Fantastic photos Mike. My niece lives in Doha and they get to have some amazing adventures in the desert.

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 21, 2017 at 14:45 said:
  
  Thank you Cindy! Ah yes, you can have high-octane fun in a four-wheel drive or amble along on a camel :)
  
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leecleland on March 13, 2017 at 03:07 said:

A gaggle of camels? Is that really what a number of camels is called? If so I’ve just learnt something for today! Love Aqua and Cream but then again I love clear water. Is Qatar your second home now, Mike?

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 21, 2017 at 14:48 said:
  
  Hahahaha, I’m quite sure it’s not a gaggle of camels, Lee :) No such luck, it was just the one trip that produced a fair amount of nice material!
  
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ckponderings on March 12, 2017 at 14:08 said:

I know it’s been a while since I visited, but boy, has Manchester changed or what?!

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 12, 2017 at 18:19 said:
  
  Hahahahaha! You silly moo ;-)))
  
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  - ckponderings on March 12, 2017 at 23:06 said:
    
    ;)
    
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sloppy buddhist on March 12, 2017 at 03:36 said:

Wonderful terrain and love the touches of red…smiles ☺

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 12, 2017 at 18:20 said:
  
  Thank you very much :) The camels and a discarded flip-flop were useful to bring another colour to the sand. It’s an unexpected and beautiful spot, in the middle of the Arabian desert.
  
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