48 Hours in: Doha

Rich in natural gas resources, Qatar has risen from the desert as one of the world’s wealthiest nations and transformed its capital, Doha, from a small pearl-diving and fishing town, into the Persian Gulf’s future - a modern cultural gem. The city’s glittering skyline is host to an abundance of interesting buildings and just a short drive from the 2022 FIFA World Cup stadium designed by the late famed architect, Zaha Hadid.