If you’re looking for a bit of adventure in Qatar; Take a trip over to west Qatar and take in the stunning limestone formations and the epic Richard Serra East West – West East art installation.
Both can be found in Zekreet not far from Dukhan.
To visit you will need a 4×4 car as there is a bit of off-roading to do.
You can either use a tour operator such as Doha Bus to get you there in one of their Land Cruisers. Or if you own your own Google East West – West East Qatar and get your directions on there.
Hit the road and head west from Doha. You’ll know you’re getting close when you see the limestone formations starting to appear on your left.
Come off the expressway at Junction 72, turn right at the first roundabout, then straight over the second until your reach Zekreet.
Then it’s off road the rest of the way.
The Richard Serra East West – West East plinths run, errr…. Well East West or West East depending on which end you enter the valley, for around 1km.
There are 4 plinths ranging in size from 14.7m to 16.7m and each one is 10cm thick. They vary in height depending on the terrain making them all level at the top.
This is subjective art. Make of it what you will. Personally they take my breath away. Don’t just rush in and out. Walk the 1km and take in the sheer beauty.
Sunset is stunning there, and that would be my highest recommendation.
