A family holiday to Qatar
For October half term, we took a trip to a new destination for us-Qatar, and what a trip it was! From gorgeous beaches to record breaking water slides, luxury malls, and family focused fun everywhere we went, Qatar completely exceeded our expectations.
Our Hotel: Rixos Premium,
Qetaifan Island North
From the moment we arrived, the hotel felt like
pure luxury.
- Our room was huge—perfect
for a family—and the night time view was incredible. When the city lights
up after dark, Qatar honestly looks magical.
- The dining
was fantastic, with something for everyone.
- The pools
were amazing, and the staff were so friendly and
welcoming.
It’s the kind of hotel that makes you feel
relaxed the minute you walk in.
Meryal Water Park – A Big
Highlight!
One of the children’s favourite parts of the
holiday was the free access
to Meryal Water Park, right by the hotel.
We had hours of fun there, and honestly, it’s worth the trip alone if you have kids who love water parks.
✅ It has the most
water slides in the world
✅
It’s home to the tallest water slide
✅
It’s officially in the Guinness
World Records
Exploring Qatar
We didn’t just stay by the pool—there’s so
much to see locally.
Vendome Mall
This place is incredible.
We took gondola rides right
in front of the dancing fountains, and the kids absolutely loved it. Inside the
mall there are so many family activities:
- Trocadero
- Soft play
- Play zones and attractions everywhere
It’s the kind of mall you can spend the whole
day in.
Dinner Out
In the evenings, we explored more of Qatar’s
beautiful spots.
- Lusail –
with dancing fountains you can actually walk through
- Timeless
Qatar – a lovely meal with the most amazing views of
the Raffles Hotel glowing at night
🏝️ Banana Island
One of our favourite days!
We took a trip out to Banana Island,
and it’s absolutely perfect for kids. They have:
- Zip lining
- Water sports
- A splash park
- A gorgeous beach
- Lots of restaurants
So much fun , every one spent the whole day smiling.
What really stood out to us was how family-focused Qatar is. Everywhere we went, the
children weren’t just welcomed—they were really thought about. Activities,
service, food options, entertainment—everything is designed for families to
feel comfortable and happy.
We had an amazing time and highly recommend Qatar as a
family destination. It’s safe, clean, fun, luxurious, and full of things to do.
We would absolutely go back!