Is Qatar Worth Visiting After the World Cup? Doha 🇶🇦

I spend a couple of days exploring Doha, the capital of Qatar and host nation of the 2022 World Cup.
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I'm Jason, a full-time British Travel Vlogger and KZbinr who's been to 60 countries. I've been travelling around the world full-time since 2017.
I have travel series' from many of the world's best (and least) known destinations. I filmed the first vlogs on my channel in the summer of 2016 after spending a year living in China. A proper solo trip around Eastern Europe followed after graduating from University in the summer of 2017, taking me to Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Kosovo. This marked the start of my efforts to turn vlogging into a full-time job.
After that European trip I explored much of Asia: visiting India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Korea and Kazakhstan.
I have also travelled to North Africa and the Middle East fairly extensively over the last five years, filming videos in Turkey, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel and Palestine.
I've travelled to North America just once as a KZbinr, visiting Mexico in 2021. Though I have been to both the USA and Canada, this was as a child on family holidays.
In 2022, I took my first trip to Sub Saharan Africa, visiting Kenya and Tanzania, before heading to the Middle East, stopping in Dubai and Lebanon. Europe followed, covering both the Greek and Turkish sides of Cyprus, and afterwards going back to Italy for the second time to cover Milan and Sicily. I then visited the Caribbean for the first time, covering the Dominican Republic, before heading to both Brussels and Amsterdam, then covering Taiwan and the Philippines in Asia. I finished off the year with a trip around Morocco.
I started my travels in 2023 by finally visiting Paris, taking the Eurostar from London.
#eurostar #paris #london

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Hey all, I didn’t upload the last video on prices from Paris because many of the files had sound issues, apologies for that. If you enjoyed this video be sure to give it a like. Cheers!

[@coolbeansbroski3164]

I went to the world cup in Qatar and I was certainly surprised. It was super clean, very safe and modern. I would say the biggest factor for me was the shock of seeing those three things, becuase I had a certain perception of before going and that was completely shattered when I arrived there. I would definitely go visit again in a few years. Great to see Doha though through your video!

[@aliaziz1145]

The western lïberals indoctrinated you into thinking the Middle East is inhabited by barbarians. You had this ill perception of Muslims due to your inability to escape your liberal programming. May Allah guide you

[@oliverhampson]

I was doing media work during the World Cup so I arrived about two weeks before the whole thing kicked off - it was such a surprise how much I actually enjoyed it. I'd heard all the negatives, but once I was there it all went out of my mind. It was incredibly clean, efficient with how regular and well run the metro was, the locals when you did meet them seemed genuinely grateful that you were there, we had a lovely interaction with a local mother and child in the Souq. I was honestly amazed and despite being exhausted from being flat out working the entire time, I was sad to go. Luckily I had two days off work before I flew home and it was just full of experiencing the whole city for one last time. Very interesting to see the difference between Doha then and now - in particular the metro. I didn't even realise they had barriers because they weren't even in operation the entire time because most people were able to travel for free with their Hayya cards. I would definitely be interested in experiencing Doha after the World Cup if I was able to go back at some point

[@eddie_d1233]

Everything is so modern and clean. Yes, you said it's what it would look like if Disney had designed it. Too bad you didn't have enough time to see the neighborhoods where people lived. That would give the tourist a better view of the country. Great video.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

It was a quick stop. Next time I’ll get out and try to stay with a family/meet locals and see more outside of Doha.

[@shawshank_1317]

Bro can you buy vape in doha? Going on a layover tomorrow 😅

[@wonie2544]

@@shawshank_1317 yes you can

[@bkdexter79]

Very well put together video! I'm here in Doha now, in Lusail. I've been here many times in the last 20 years. This is my 2nd trip in a year and I am totally enjoying it here!

[@OMS62]

Thanks for a great videos as usual!... I lived in Qatar from 1999 to 2005 ... much has changed, but the Cornich is still good! Brings back great memories thank you!

[@JasonBillamTravel]

I’m sure it has - maybe you need to go back and see what it’s like with all the recent developments

[@MattsAttack9]

Good to see Qatar again. It was fantastic during November and early December. I'd hardly change a thing from my time there

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Nice to know!

[@lorainethompson8573]

My daughter lives there and she says it is a beautiful country.

[@Hesham-Zanaty]

Very respectful to the country I like it man, great video 👌🏻👌🏻

[@carolynboston9715]

Nice! reminds me so much of Dubai 😃Now, I'm contemplating flying with Qatar Airways and taking advantage of the layover to explore Doha. Looking forward to your next destination. Take care, Jason!

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Qatar Airways was voted best airline in the world last year I think. Doha airport is also rather impressive. Worth doing if you’re on a long haul trip.

[@carolynboston9715]

@@JasonBillamTravel will definitely give it a go. I'll fly from Bangkok to Tblisi, Georgia.

[@thatpakiguy3445]

How far is Tiblisi, Georgia to Atlanta, Georgia?

[@welshlad1982]

My World Cup experience in Doha was unforgettable. The whole place was just stunning; modern and efficient with the historic culture mixed in too. The locals and volunteers (for the WC) were all so friendly and would move mountains to help you. It would be strange to go back when it’s so quiet during a ‘normal’ period of time. Very fond memories though!

[@mahmoudkheloug3276]

Hi Jason thank you for the nice video well done I went to Qatar in world cup periode it was really best time ever they did organise best world cup we waiting your next destination cheers mate

[@JasonBillamTravel]

That’s great to hear - thanks for sharing

[@Zahidhasan-kn6cg]

I am the first viewer in this video ... I watch your video now and then and your exploring is super cool .by the way I am from Bangladesh . I live in dhaka at uttara to be more exact

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Nice one, I’m sure you know people who live in Qatar.

[@laukowanders]

Hey Jason...is it more expensive to stay in doha for a couple of days like you instead of directly just transiting and travel onwards in terms of flight prices?

[@liamcleary3704]

Fantastic video Jason, it certainly is a beautiful city with lots of interesting building etc, enjoy your stay weather looks great mind you anywhere outside of the UK looks good at present, stay safe.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

It impressed me for sure. Very clean and calm.

[@BobI-jb4rk]

A terrible day on vacation & traveling is better than any good day at work!

[@abdallamohamedabdalla]

Great video qatar the best place to visit

[@leylaparedes9651]

Eres el mejor , me encanta la forma tan relajada que explicas , puedo entender todo lo que dices, gracias por hacer tan lindos videos @Jason Billam Travel

[@AzmulKhondoker-nk5lp]

Your in Qatar

[@mdaminulislamislam5098]

Qatar beautiful 😍 ❤

[@jfakhroo0]

You have only covered like 2% of what Doha could actually offer !!! There is still West Bay Area where it had nice beaches and awesome night life… and Katara cultural village where it has a high end shopping street plus amphitheater where many renowned international artists preformed there and many tons of activities also a beach… and you didn’t cover the pearl island where it has three districts Porto Arabia, qanat Qurtier, Marina central … and you didn’t cover lusail city the modern side of Qatar. It’s an entire city with downtown, waterfront resturants, bars,, also home to international restaurants like Zuma, billionaire, tatel, nammos etc also winter wonderland and other Doha quest theme park home to the longest indoor roller coaster and highest drop tower in the world … It’s defiantly worth staying 4-7 days in Doha to cover everything and enjoy it not just few hours as you stated

[@JasonBillamTravel]

You’re right, there’s so much more to see (I should have said that in the video). It was just a quick stopover video to check out the vibe. Next time I’ll go deeper.

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

Very beautiful ☺👍

[@JasonBillamTravel]

It’s impressive

[@charaznable1131]

Looks like a very laid back place

[@JasonBillamTravel]

It feels that way

[@juliababra]

wow can't believe your here been following your channel for a while now hope you enjoy Qatar

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thank you!

[@kamrulhassan6560]

Just great video bro qatar is not green country but very beautiful country i hope more videos of qatar will come stay well stay safe from gazipur bangladesh

[@slackAlice61]

I went to the world cup in Qatar and it was wonderful and as Hull City fan it was marvellous.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Up the Tigers

[@slackAlice61]

@@JasonBillamTravel we are Hull…

[@slackAlice61]

I’m leaving for Riyadh today any tips 👍🏻😀

[@pushpasharma5591]

Thankyou so much for showing wonderful places

[@jackwilliams7350]

Thank you so much for this video, I went to Qatar for the world cup, this brought back so many memories

[@just4friendz21]

You’re finally here. Welcome to Qatar Jason.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Cheers!

[@susmaaa4024]

Helloooo brother nice to meet you after long time missing you every single day

[@shaffag.z2571]

I hope i can go to Qatar too.. is a beautiful islamic Country❤❤❤ Aamiin

[@yasminshakarami8917]

This was such a great video! Helped me so much with my research! Thank you very much.

[@mohmadtahir]

you are in Qatar

[@nerfchogathbuffrengar5433]

A day after the WC everything became silent

[@tasfiakabir75]

Yes of course!

[@Fai-MA]

Loved the experience through your camera lens 😊

[@PrivateJellyJose]

Absolute legend bro, remember ya from school glad to see your doing well 500k subs too nice job keep it up

[@Shajahanhajauploads]

Qatar🔥🙌🏿

[@xaviercastagnet344]

Great video as usual thanks!

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Cheers

[@aa-cz2qo]

Thank you very much for showing some interest things.

[@Himmel_wk]

Qatar is a really beautiful country... Love from Bangladesh🇧🇩🖤🇶🇦

[@NemuritorulDinCarpati]

Hi Jason, i enjoy your videos for long time, can you tell me what camera you’re using please

[@JasonBillamTravel]

This is a Canon M50 with a gimbal and rode mic.

[@NemuritorulDinCarpati]

@@JasonBillamTravel thank you 😁

[@AubreyBeauford]

Nice refreshing video

[@chrisclarke7828]

Nearly 50 years ago l used to drive there from the UK, l think it has changed a little bit.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Not very far then!

[@zebaite]

Jason! I love your videos, I'm learning English and your slowly description of everything and perfect pronunciation help me a lot

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Glad they’re helping

[@davissae]

I was there for the cup and I enjoyed it very much. Everyone was so kind and relaxed. Should have beaten England 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@hildahill8399]

Love Qatar❤

[@Tbpker22]

Most interesting - thank you, Jason.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GuyOct]

Hi Jason! Always good to see you.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Hey, thanks Asif!

[@GuyOct]

@@JasonBillamTravel you're welcome!

[@NisarAli-ij7fo]

Beautiful World Cup 2022……

[@DeGoya]

beautiful! would love to visit it one day

[@BharatSpecial_123]

Doha is different from all the stupid rumours. It's a very good city for spending time ❤

[@ramzyjaffan1501]

Hey Jason it’s always lovely to see you around, thank you always for sharing… If you come to Rome just let me know 😉 Ramzy.

[@CG68810]

Great video as usual! It's interesting that a country is dwarfed by the newest immigrants. I know Qatar is a very small nation, which I am assuming is pretty much dominated by Doha. It looks very clean and nice. Not sure if it was the time of day, or where you filmed but it doesn't look very bustling. Actually, it looks very chill. I think definitely somewhere I would visit. Very interested in where you are going now! Hoping you get to South America. I am heading there in the Fall (Argentina & Uruguay). I wish I could travel full time. It's such a passion of mine!

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Yeah it’s very relaxed, quite the opposite from what you might expect in the Middle East.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

South America will likely be later in the year, as I have plans in Asia until May - maybe October.

[@CG68810]

@@JasonBillamTravel Excellent! South America has so many amazing countries and places. I look forward to that. I have seen other youtubers do vids but you are one of the best at travel because you show the country and its sites and not the silly things others focus on.

[@NisarAli-ij7fo]

great effort…..keep it up pls.

[@tarny11]

Nice one Jason. I really to want visit Qatar this year. It just looks so amazing. What was your accommodation like.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

It was night, on Booking.com you’ll find it as ‘Hampton by Hilton’

[@tarny11]

@@JasonBillamTravel Thanks

[@tarny11]

@@JasonBillamTravel Hope your enjoying Qatar. Would you say 5 nights is enough or 7 nights

[@JasonBillamTravel]

@@tarny11 I think 5 is plenty

[@tarny11]

@@JasonBillamTravel Thanks

[@mdibrahimkholil8825]

Nice video ❤❤❤❤❤

[@shoelicker]

Hello mister I am qatari native I've seen a lot of white Europeans in my country lately

[@mohammadnaif9894]

11:02 that Arabian architecture you can see like this building in Saudi Arabia also

[@JasonBillamTravel]

That’s true, I also remember seeing that style of blue glass windows in Kazakhstan.

[@stevenlapidus2902]

Jason - Nice piece of work! Curious, when will we be seeing your Taiwan videos? Thanks.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Within a month or two (after the series from this next country).

[@living_peace]

Welcome again to the Middle East, I hope you will visit Iran as well🙏🙏

[@JasonBillamTravel]

I’d love to visit Iran. I’m a bit worried about filming there given the current political climate - but one day I’m sure I’ll cover it.

[@debranewlan5456]

Beautiful building 😮

[@mohmadtahir]

you are in Qatar

[@Jpkjr52]

Another good one John in Chicago

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thanks John

[@grantlink8384]

Really good video, Jason. Interesting to see the cultural differences, ie. almost all the people on the Corniche are men. I don't know much about the Middle East but I'm surprised that an Arabic Islamic country like Qatar doesn't seem to have any clothing restrictions for women. In the souq, you have Qatari women almost completely covered up in burqas and Western tourists in shorts and T shirts. It's great that Qataris don't impose their culture on others but I guess they wouldn't be too happy if a woman was dressed in a very revealing way. It seems that wealth usually brings some level of tolerance while the poorest countries tend to be very conservative.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Yes, it’s overwhelmingly men, pretty interesting. In terms of tourists wearing shorts etc that’s part of what I was alluding to in the video - the country has probably become more familiar to to things like that because of the World Cup.

[@banandababa]

You sound really arrogant and close minded

[@rexbk]

Nice. Do you have to obtain permit to shot videos in Qatar, Jason? What I am hearing is that taking photos and videos in Qatar is something to be done wisely.

[@NisarAli-ij7fo]

Thanks a lot……Nice work…….

[@stankormy5717]

It’s all good!

[@bwilliam6827]

Very nice ❤

[@gt_oliver]

How do you compare the prices here to South Korea or South Africa? Might visit as a tourist

[@abokhalid212]

My ❤ Qatar 🇶🇦

[@Riri-hv6zm]

Hello Jason ♥️♥️♥️♥️...

[@mountaindew20]

Awesome video, greeting from malaysia 🤍

[@mohmadtahir]

you are in Qatar

[@jannah3447]

I was ther for 2 weeks ago very beutiful

[@d.g.1594]

I wish I went to Qatar to see the world cup in person.

[@aussiepics470]

Wow what a surprise! I'm currently in Doha as well and I've been a follower of you for so long! Arrange a meet up perhaps? :)

[@JasonBillamTravel]

I would but I’ve already left. I was only there for a couple of days.

[@danymusic8648]

Hello Jason. I'm 100% sure that your next trip will be to Japan 😉.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Haha, very confident

[@danymusic8648]

@@JasonBillamTravel You said it will be in Asia, and in your video in the Phillipines you said that you're going to Japan in 2023.

[@keyboardfarmer6225]

In 1999 I went to Qatar on a business trip. During a meeting with a government official I mentioned that I would like to see the souk before I had to leave the following evening. The next morning a young soldier arrived at my hotel with instructions to give me a tour that included the souk. He took me to the national museum and the old souk. He also showed me where he lived. He was so proud of his country. 20 years later I was able to take my wife to Qatar on a layover. I was so disappointed to see that the old souk had been replaced by the new version that you saw. While the new version is very nice, it is not as mysterious as the original. Like many of it’s neighbors, Qatar has lots of money and looks shinny and new but lags the world in it’s treatment of women and immigrants. Many people avoid middle eastern countries because of this. I think people traveling and meeting other people is the best way to learn about each others cultures and hopefully spread the better aspects around the world.

[@NisarAli-ij7fo]

So nice video…….

[@avarishrozario2077]

Hey Jason, do you think you will ever visit Bangladesh again? It would be amazing… best wishes

[@holidaytripsholidaytrips7254]

Did you have any issue entering having previously been to Israel?

[@NisarAli-ij7fo]

Very very nice video……

[@MoMo-wx7kl]

What is the name of the hotel where you stayed

[@SunilSharma-re1hq]

💖

[@dkaraboy]

Hi Jason, great video, but what is going on with the wind muff on your microphone, it is painful to listen in some moments, take care.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

The wind was very strong, apologies for that!

[@aliveoncloud9llc492]

Always appreciate your videos as a fellow traveler.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Glad to hear it!

[@niyaspattambi758]

I work in Qatar.. nothing negative here. This country provides safety to everyone including women.. So far I have not felt any problem.. Tourism will improve with time. Buildings built in European style, clean and well maintained places are all unique to Qatar.

[@-abhi]

Your comment clarifies that women is not safe in Qatar Otherwise you don't need to mention WOMEN SAFETY

[@sahabatku5279]

Nice jason.. i m from jogjakarta

[@hadobedo7398]

Hello I really want to say it in very good way but my english isnt enough.. thank very much for visiting muslim countrys and show always good things far from politics or stuf that other people make flto get more views.. you do great job sincerely thank you very much from bottom of my heart wish you all the best 🤲🏻💐💐

[@JasonBillamTravel]

That’s kind of you - thanks!

[@Alex-om1be]

I’m going tomorrow

[@markkevinapalisok3680]

Jason you haven't visit Iloilo City Philippines and MuscaT Oman in the middle east. In your next videos.

[@tgusport8371]

the building you mentioned is a mosque

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Oh that’s cool

[@mikedowd865]

LOL, that was my first thought. It looks like Disneyland or some other theme park.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

It’s fake rustic. It’s still nice, but depends what you’re after.

[@mdabujaer-eq6yt]

Come our Bangladesh ♥️🇧🇩♥️♥️♥️

[@dearp.324]

I wanna go there 🥺🥺

[@elpapiscodiop8256]

Beautiful country I Hope visite Qatar soon ❤🙏🏾

[@chockalingamalagappan1693]

The world cup had help develop Qatar infrastructure.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Definitely!

[@sirusThu]

Looks like Detroit

[@nielsrosink5051]

Little guess; next stop Sri Lanka, Nepal or Japan?

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Close!

[@nielsrosink5051]

Cool, cannot wait!

[@arabiandevil]

IT'S "ARABIAN GULF"

[@living_peace]

It has been known as the Persian Gulf for many years And the Persian Gulf is still called by this name in the United Nations

[@Frankboxmeer]

This tiny country seems like a waste of money, so much for so few people

[@furqantarique3484]

I will go to qatar

[@mehmetardagider9197]

Jason brother belive in the god