Doha Dhow Harbour recreation activities on last day before Ramadan

01/08

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These Indian men are cleaning the dust off this traditional Dhow. Some Dhows are working boats, but some like this one are used just for pleasure. Some of the crew members will live on the boat at all times.

02/08

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Here is a Sri lankan man who is looking after his sponsors Dhow. The Dhow boats require much maintenance and cleaning, especially in the hot, humid and dusty conditions.

03/08

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These men are from Mumbai in India. They have been relaxing in a more modest way, sun bathing and swiming in the bay.

04/08

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Qatari men use Jeep Wrangler & Toyota pickup truck to tow the jet ski trailers to the jetty. The New Dhow Harbour in Doha is situated oposite the Emiri Diwan and Mushrib Heart of Doha redevelopment. This is very popular with the jetty being crowded.

05/08

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Qatari men launch their jet skis from the ramp on the new Dhow Harbour on the Doha Corniche before heading out into the bay. Jet skies are a common sight along the corniche.

06/08

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Traditional Dhow boats are moored in Doha Corniche with the FANAR Islamic Center in the background.

07/08

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Many Indian nationals are employed by the Qatari Dhow owners to look after the Dhows. Many of these Indian men live on the dhows and act as live in care takers.

08/08

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These Indian men are cleaning the dust off this traditional Dhow. Some Dhows are working boats, but some like this one are used just for pleasure.

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Doha Dhow Harbour on the Corniche provides opportunities for recreation as well as work. Rich Qatari men use jet skies towed on large 4x4s, as Indian men sunbathe and swim in the water, and workers tend to the Dhow boats.