Palm Tree Island - is it still there?

lostkiwi
By lostkiwi

Hi - I recently heard about Palm Tree Island and did a search on the net. My friends and I are keen to visit - sepecially as it's only 5 - 10 mins boat ride from the corniche.
But then I stumbled upon a rumour on QL that it was being demolished.
I wonder if anyone can confirm? Is it still there?

If so - where exactly on the corniche is the boat, or can we hire any dhow?
Also - is it mostly for younger children or would it be worthwhile for a group of mid-late 20 aged people?

Thanks in advance.

By ka3edwarach• 7 Apr 2010 15:35
Rating: 5/5
ka3edwarach

hi , you can visit the palm island , but you cant be offloaded in the palm island. (prohibited)

you can hire a dhow which is along at the corniche side for 20 or 30 Min. Ride. which will take you around the island. (but cant be offloaded as i said)

regarding hiring a boat or a dhow, call Capt abdul 974-5111684

unless you want to hire the dhow or a boat from Qatar Advantures, gulf advantures, QIT

regards,

By deepb• 7 Apr 2010 15:32
deepb

Nope, the island is just for name sake now. A barren place with no facilities. It was demolished a while back. It used to be a fun place, wonder why they did it.

By novita77• 7 Apr 2010 15:26
Rating: 5/5
novita77

the island is still there, but everything that used to be in it (restaurants, pool, playground, beach facilities) are all demolished few months before the Asian Games 2006.

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