Qatar reserves few beaches for families and women

By Rahul Vaimal, Associate Editor
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Qatar Sealine Beach
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Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) has issued a new list of open beaches that are kept exclusive for women and families only along with instructions for the safety of visitors at beaches which are attracting huge number of people due to Eid Al Adha vacations.

A portion of Simaisma Beach has been reserved as a dedicated space only for women. Meanwhile, Sealine Beach will have separate spaces for families and general people.

Beaches only for Families 

  • Al Ghriya
  • Abu Zaluf
  • Al Zakhira
  • Farkiya
  • Simaisma
  • Al Wakra and
  • Sealine

However, general people are allowed to visit beaches of Al Ruwais, Fuwairet, Dukhan, Al Kharaij and Al Udaid.

Safety Instructions 

The department has warned beachgoers to take extra care of sea waves and high tides while swimming in the sea. The riders of water scooters and motorboats have been asked to keep away at least 400 meters from seashore for the safety and security of all visitors.

The authority has also prohibited horse riding during the vacation of Eid Al Adha. Water scooters and motorboats (tarad) should be loaded and unloaded at the designated pick up and drop points.

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