Zekreet, Al Rayyan · Desert Experiences
FreeHidden GemDate IdeaEditor's PickZekreet Film City & Ras Abrouq Mushroom Rocks
Zekreet's Film City is a partially rebuilt Arabic village set built for productions in 2009, now just sitting empty on the Ras Abrouq peninsula with its mosque, minarets and mud-brick houses intact. A short drive further along the coast, wind erosion has carved a cluster of limestone pillars into unmistakable mushroom shapes, right where the Richard Serra sculpture East-West/West-East also stands. You'll need a 4x4 and a full tank, since there are no shops or facilities anywhere on the peninsula and the last stretch of road is rough.
- Suitable for
- Adults, Couples, Solo, Groups & Friends
- Duration
- Half day including drive
- Opening hours
- Not confirmed — check aheadMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price
- Free
- Booking
- Walk-in friendly
- Best season
- winter
- Parking & accessibility
- Informal parking on sand/rock; 4x4 vehicle required for the final approach.
- Facilities & what to bring
- No facilities, shops or fuel nearby; bring water, food and a fully charged phone.
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Contact
- Ras Abrouq Peninsula, Zekreet, Al Rayyan Municipality, Qatar
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