5 Interesting Qatari Souvenirs to Bring Home from Doha

Have you ever thought about the importance of a souvenir? A passionate traveller will tell you that souvenirs occupy a rather important place in their entire travel experience. Souvenirs stand for something—evidence to the fact that they have been there, something to make them nostalgic. A reason to cherish old memories, souvenirs’ importance can’t be stressed enough.

Talking about souvenirs, the wonderful city of Doha is home to plenty of cultural artefacts and things that you can get back home. The Qatari souvenirs are famous world-over. So don’t forget to grab one on your way back home when you next catch a flight from Delhi to Doha.

Here’s a list of five interesting souvenirs that you can consider bringing back home when you next get on a flight to Doha.

1. Oud

Oud (known as the black gold in the Middle East) is one of the most authentic souvenirs that you can get from Doha. A pungent and prized fragrance ingredient, it permeates Arab life in all respects. You can get these lovely Arabian perfume flasks almost anywhere in the city. Stored in beautiful glass bottles, it also makes for a very good showpiece and thus, a wonderful souvenir to buy when you are in Qatar.

2. Arabic Coffee Pots

Arabic Coffee Pots are another very good option when looking for an ideal souvenir. Known by the name Dallah, these coffee pots have traditionally been used to brew spicy, bitter coffee. This coffee is often served to welcome and mark new beginnings—such as a guest’s visit. It also makes for beautiful gifts to friends. You must bring a coffee pot along on your flight from Doha to Delhi.

3. Scarves

Scarves and Shawls might be a very obvious option but that doesn’t make them any less good souvenirs. They make for more practical and useful ones—also providing you with an opportunity to show off. Qatar has some of the best Pashminas. You must buy one of these when you next take a flight to Doha.

4. Decorated Shishas

Did you know that the Shishas have been around for more than 500 years in Qatar? You’ll find it everywhere, in homes, restaurants, lounges, parties, etc. Besides being a part of history and culture, these decorated Shishas also make for really good souvenirs. These ornamental Shishas also make for a very good showpiece and will keep reminding you of your visit to this incredible place.

5. Wooden Boxes

Wooden boxes are very popular as show-pieces all around Qatar and are also very practical and useful. You’ll find a wide variety of these beautifully decorated boxes in terms of sizes and types. They can be used to store jewellery and other little articles. All in all, wooden boxes make for very good souvenirs and you must bring one home on your flight from Doha to Delhi.

Besides these wonderful examples, you’ll find a large variety of beautiful articles that would make lovely souvenirs. So make sure that you get yourself some nice souvenirs when you visit Doha.

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