Plants and fresh vegetables in Qatar
Somebody told us you can find fresh vegetables and plants in Qatar directly from a producer that has lots of greenhouses. It is possible.
The place is worth a visit for a chance of seeing so much vegetation in such a dry place. Plants here are much cheaper than the price of the ones you find in the shopping malls. There is also a small selection of vegetables (the minimum you have to buy is one kilogram) that varies with the season.
We went on a Saturday morning and they closed around 12:30. I don't know what are the opening times in other days. You can only pay in cash.
How to get there:
The place is named "Arab Qatari Agricultural Co." the entrance is at these coordinates: 25.36681, 51.24544.
Take Al Rayyan road towards the west. Continue on the highway to Dukhan past Education City on your left. Then you will pass a palace on your left, the Amiri guard on your left, then a large roundabout with a stadium (Al Rayyan Sports Club) on your right.
The next roundabout (a few kilometers ahead) is marked with signs for the Camel Racing tracks. Exit on that roundabout and immediately turn right, entering a road that goes back to Doha parallel to the highway and very close to it. Pass a Woqod petrol station on your left. Then you will find on your left the Arab Qatari place. There is a barrier there.
Ask them if they sell plants, they will say yes and open the barrier. Go inside, buy your plants and veggies, keep the receipts (they will ask for them on the way back), and enjoy!
Fotos: Foursquare, Fabiola.
