Mesaieed
Posted: October 17th, 2013
Mesaieed
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Mesaieed
Natural Resources Inventory
| NATURAL | Name of feature (and managers) | Location
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Accessibility | Users (m/e)1 | Visitor Services | Visitor Date | Contact (name and telephone) |
| Landscape | The landscape is mainly rocky and flat. Common features include elevated limestone elevated limestone formations, coastal salt planes, and massive sand dunes (Fromherz, 2012). | Mesaieed is a Qatar municipality located about fifty kilometers south Doha. | The municipality is accessible through road travel. | The users (m/e) 1 is approximately 4,452 | Economic friendly scenery that supports visitors, (Fromherz, 2012). | Visitors are welcome any day of the week | None |
| Flora | Few species of plants are found in Mesaieed. Most plants include those that thrive in dry areas such as shrubs. | Vegetation is located throughout the municipality. | Accessibility is restricted mainly to plants such as trees due to protection (Fromherz, 2012). | Visiting services are offered through recreational facilities such as parks | Visitors are welcome any day of the week | None | |
| Fauna | The fauna are of a wide range including birds, invertebrates, reptiles, and amphibians. | Most of the fauna is located in parks and others in the natural wild. | Accessibility is restricted mainly to plants such as trees due to protection | Visiting services are offered through recreational facilities such as parks | Visitors are welcome any day of the week | None | |
| Water | Natural water sources such as the sea are usually considered endangered and should therefore be protected (Unesco, 2005). | The main seabed is at the edge of the land and is the largest source of water for the region. | Accessibility is convenient to the municipality’s population. | The users (m/e) 1 is approximately 4,452 | None |
| CULTURAL | Name of feature | Location | Accessibility | Opening Times | Users | Admission
Fees |
Visitors | Contact |
| Heritage | The Mesaieed Foundation is responsible for promoting cultural richness as well as preserving its heritage. | The Mesaieed Foundation is located approximately 35 kilometers west of Doha | The Mesaieed Foundation is only accessible to employee. | Opening times are Monday to Saturday from 8.00 AM to 5.00 PM | Those that use this facility are the employees only. | Administration fees are catered for by Qatar’s welfare ministry. | Visitors to this facility are only allowed on matters related to culture and heritage | www.MesaieedFoundation.com |
| Religion | The main religion practiced is Islam with minor Christians and other religions | Islamists are located throughout the municipal county, | Accessibility is through mosques, churches, and other worship places | Opening time is from morning to evening | Membership contributions | Visitors are all welcome provided they adhere to rules and regulations. | ||
| Other culture | None. Muslim and minor Christianity is the predominant culture |
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EVENTS |
Name of Event (managers) | Location | Dates | Type of Activities | Patronage | Visitor Data |
Contact |
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| Festivals | Annual cultural festival | Doha | 15 June | Cultural music, poetry, and dance, (Qureshi, 2011). | Prince of Qatar | Local population and tourists |
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| Tournaments | Golf and tennis tournaments | Doha | 10, 25 March, and August respectively. | Golf and tennis competitions | Sports Ministry | Local population and tourists |
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| Business Events | International trade fair | Qatar International exhibitions | 18 April | Business products and service showcase | International trade fair | Local population and tourists |
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| Other Events | Ramadan | Whole state | October to November | Fasting and religious prayers | Imam | Local population and tourists |
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| Activity | Name of resource | Location | Opening times | Seasonal restrictions | User fees | Visitor data | contact | |
| Recreational | Sports | Equestrian Club | 9.00 AM to 6.00 PM | Rainy season | 100 Rial | Visitor has to be an adult and carry an ID | ||
| Services | Shopping, Dining | Ramada or the Marriott | 7.00AM to 9.00 PM | Ramadan | Depends on service offered | No data required | ||
| Facilities | Doha Zoo | Doha | 9.00AM to 5.00PM | None | 50 Rial | ID required | ||
| Reception | Location | Contact | Opening time | Publication/ Guide Books | Maps | Attraction Leaflets | Language | Souvenir Items |
| Main info center | Mesaieed | Website | 6.00 AM | Website, newspaper | English, Islam | Attire, sculptures, jewelry | ||
| Secondary info center | Doha | Website | 8.30 AM | Newspaper, magazine | English, Islam | Attire, sculptures, | ||
| Info Point A | Mesaieed | 7.30 AM | Magazine, tabloids | English
Islam |
None | |||
| Info Point B | Mesaieed | Telephone | 8.00 AM | Periodicals | English
Islam |
None | ||
| Info Pont C | Mesaieed | Telephone | 8.30 AM | None | English
Islam |
None |
| Tourism event | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Annual cultural festival | 15 | |||||||||||
| Tennis tournaments | 25 | |||||||||||
| Golf tournaments | 10 | |||||||||||
| International trade fair | 18 | |||||||||||
| Ramadan | 16 | 15 |
| Resource Feature | Quality Issues | Relative Uniqueness | Appeal-Drawing Power |
| Natural | Petroleum, natural gas | Very unique since these resources are rare | High |
| Cultural | The Mesaieed Foundation promotes cultural richness as well as preserving its heritage (Torstrick, & Faier, 2009). | The heritage and culture of Mesaieed is what makes it unique. | moderate |
| Events | Festivals, tournaments, and business events | These events are unique since they illustrate the culture of the state. They are high appealing sources of attraction (Torstrick, & Faier, 2009) | High |
| Activities | Includes facilities,
Services, and Recreational activities
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Activities such as shopping and dining are relatively unique, especially the cuisine | moderate |
| Services | These include shopping, sporting, and dining | These may include zoo services and offer unique scenery for tourists and local population. | low |
| Catering | Name | Location | Food type | Seating capacity | Entrée costs | Opening hours |
| Full service restaurants | AL Batross | Mesaieed | fast foods, beverages, and soft drinks | 112 | Free | 24hrs |
| Family restaurants | Bumbu Bali | Doha, 13 km | Cultural, fast foods, beverages, and soft drinks, (Qureshi, 2011) | 215 | 10 Rial | 24 hrs |
| Cafes | La Cigale | Mesaieed | Fast foods | 69 | Free | 9.00 AM to 10.00 PM |
| Takeaway | Asmara | Mesaieed | Fast foods and soft drinks | 47 | Free | 8.00 AM to 8.00 PM |
References
Blair, S., Bloom, J., & Biennial Hamad bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art and Culture. (2009). Rivers of paradise: Water in Islamic art and culture. New Haven: Yale University Pres
Fromherz, A. J. (2012). Qatar: A modern history. London: I.B. Tauris.
Mesaieed Municipality: Qatar. (2008). Project Finance, 83.
Qureshi, Faiyaz. Society & culture. (2011). Qatar. Petaluma, Calif: World Trade Press.
Torstrick, R. L., & Faier, E. (2009). Culture and customs of the Arab Gulf States. Westport, Conn: Greenwood Press.
Unesco. (2005). Qatar. Paris: Unesco.
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