East-West/West-East - By Richard Serra
Description
Worth the trip if you’re interested in unique art set in unusual landscapes, sculptor Richard Serra’s installation within the Brouq Nature Reserve comprises four steel plates, each more than 14m tall, spread out over a kilometre of the desolate western Qatari desert. You may even spot an ostrich or gazelle in the surrounding desert reserve. The 1.5-hour drive west of Doha includes a bit of off-roading. Visit to the Filming City and Mushroom Rock
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Itinerary
Richard Serra set a new standing art of flat iron that is about 15m (49 feet) tall has been unveiled in Qatar's desert. Richard Serra's The Artist, created for Qatar by renowned American artist Richard Serra's, is called "East-West / West-East," and is located some 60km outside of Doha at the Brouq Nature Reserve near Zekreet. The massive flat span 1km from the area, and "is set in a natural corridor shaped by gypsum plateaus,"
Zekreet fort Qatar The landscape of the Zekreet peninsula has a unique and fascinating geology. Salt flats, rocks and open desert plateau dominate this scenery. There are no sand dunes here, weird rock formations and great views over the blue waters of the gulf. The Bir-Zekreet limestone escarpment is a desert bleachy, the blustery has a seductive rocks, revealing pillars, big limestone mushroom and weird shapes as it projects from cliffs. The beach is located in the heart of the city and is close to the beach. The beach rocks with natural curves give us a concept of meticulous carving done by some great artist. Visit to the Eye Wall in the end of the tour.
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Pickup Locations & Times
clients will be picked up from Doha and suburbs, Pearl Qatar, Lu-sail District, hotels, apartments, villas, compounds and Malls. At the same time if the client need any change on the pick up location they can send message to through booking message box.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(45)
We had a wonderful time with Shabab in the west coast desert. He made sure the trip was safe and told us all about the places we visited. He also gave us enough time to explore and to take photos and videos. Thank you so much Shabab! We are so grateful for the trip :)
Shebab is wonderful guide, even took me coffee shops nearby, would def recommend
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for touring with Qatar Inbound Tours and it was our pleasure having you on board. We appreciate your kind effort in writing a valuable review on our wall which will always motivate our team to deliver more. Looking forward to seeing you on another tour. Thank you once again. Good job Shabab!
Shabab was a great guide. We saw the rock formations and the Richard Serra piece. Was a nice outing and learned about the experience of foreigners in Qatar.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for touring with Qatar Inbound Tours and it was our pleasure having you on board. We appreciate your kind effort in writing a valuable review on our wall which will always motivate our team to deliver more. Looking forward to seeing you on another tour. Thank you once again. Good job Shabab!
Shabab is a wonderful guide and driver. He showed us the Best places and is very King. Hé also takes beautiful pictured -I really recommand him. Every thing was just perfect Qatar inbound tours is excellent. I definitily recommand it. There were able to book me only a few hours before. Great!!!! We had a wonderful afternoon with Shabab:)
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for touring with Qatar Inbound Tours and it was our pleasure having you on board. We appreciate your kind effort in writing a valuable review on our wall which will always motivate our team to deliver more. Looking forward to seeing you on another tour. Thank you once again. Good job Shabab
Had an amazing day tour with Shabab to the Misfir Cave, camel racing tracks and the Lawh Wa Qalam Musuem. The museum is truly a hidden gem and not to be missed!
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for touring with Qatar Inbound Tours and it was our pleasure having you on board. We appreciate your kind effort in writing a valuable review on our wall which will always motivate our team to deliver more. Looking forward to seeing you on another tour. Thank you once again. Good job Shabab
Mohammed tour guide, recommended. Best excellent professional. He showed us to the mushroom rocks and took great pictures for us. Lovely east-west journey.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for touring with Qatar Inbound Tours and it was our pleasure having you on board. We appreciate your kind effort in writing a valuable review on our wall which will always motivate our team to deliver more. Looking forward to seeing you on another tour. Thank you once again.
Muhammad was an outstanding guide for the East–West / West–East tour. We visited the mushroom rocks, film city and many more. He was extremely patient, thoughtful, and very knowledgeable, not just about the artwork but also the surrounding landscape and its significance. His explanations added real depth to the experience and helped us appreciate the scale, intention, and quiet power of the site. The tour was well paced and never felt rushed. Muhammad made sure everyone was comfortable and engaged, and he took the time to answer questions clearly and respectfully. His calm and professional approach made the visit both meaningful and enjoyable. Highly recommended if you want more than just a visit, but a deeper understanding of this remarkable place.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for touring with Qatar Inbound Tours and it was our pleasure having you on board. We appreciate your kind effort in writing a valuable review on our wall which will always motivate our team to deliver more. Looking forward to seeing you on another tour. Thank you once again.
We were very happy with Mohamad in this tour. He was very knowledgeable and shared info about the history and places (Al zubarah Fort, Zekreet, Al Jumaila Village, Ras Abrouq Film City, Mushroom rocks). He took very well care of us. It was a fully satisfying experience.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for touring with Qatar Inbound Tours and it was our pleasure having you on board. We appreciate your kind effort in writing a valuable review on our wall which will always motivate our team to deliver more. Looking forward to seeing you on another tour. Thank you once again.
We had a good trip to the ZeKreet desert with Shabab and Madeny. Thank you for the kind explanation and safe driving!!!!!
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for touring with Qatar Inbound Tours and it was our pleasure having you on board. We appreciate your kind effort in writing a valuable review on our wall which will always motivate our team to deliver more. Looking forward to seeing you on another tour. Thank you once again. Good job Team
Mohamed was great helping us through all the journey. Would recommend him for coming family groups. Think it's better to try Qatari west dessert than messed area.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for touring with Qatar Inbound Tours and it was our pleasure having you on board. We appreciate your kind effort in writing a valuable review on our wall which will always motivate our team to deliver more. Looking forward to seeing you on another tour. Thank you once again.
