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The meeting of sand and water gives the Inland Sea its character and makes the southern desert worth a day away from Doha. The landscape is on UNESCO’s Tentative List, with a setting quite different from the city waterfront.\n\nDiscover Qatar’s private four-hour excursion approaches through Sealine, takes in dune driving and an Inland Sea stop, and includes a camp comfort stop on the way. For a group of friends, the drive and the changing landscape can be as much of the outing as the destination itself.\n\nThere is a gentler option too. Souqs & Dunes offers a private desert tour without dune bashing for visitors who mainly want the scenery. Both options need a free day and a booked return to the hotel. For the gentler tour, ask which ages can join and get written confirmation before booking.\n\n![Sandy shoreline and calm tidal water at Khor Al Adaid]()\n\nDesert & active adventures **Inland Sea: dune drive or gentle desert trip** Doha and Lusail\n\nDune ridge overlooking the tidal water of Khor Al Adaid\n\nSandy shoreline and calm tidal water at Khor Al Adaid\n\nWind-rippled sand beside the Inland Sea dunes\n\n04 / Before you go\n\n### Plan your visit\n\n#### Cost & admission\n\nDiscover Qatar: dated price per private vehicle, maximum five. Souqs & Dunes tours start at QAR 982; group conditions apply.\n\n#### When to go\n\nDiscover Qatar departures run 09:00–13:00 or 14:00–18:00, subject to date availability. Other operators set their own departure times.\n\nFour-hour operator excursion; allow extra time for pickup arrangements.\n\n#### Getting there\n\nKhor Al Adaid / southern Qatar\n\nBook hotel collection and provide the actual hotel name and address. Discover Qatar’s standard pickup area is major hotels within Doha city limits; request a separate agreement for Lusail. The map pin represents the Inland Sea reserve area, not a road meeting point or self-drive route.\n\n#### Before you book\n\nDiscover Qatar prohibits under-6s, pregnant passengers and people with specified cardiac, back or neck conditions; child seats are not supplied. Its vehicle requires independent entry. For Souqs & Dunes, resolve the stated minimum age of 16 and other child wording in writing. Ask each operator about suitability, cancellation and weather before payment.\n\n[Visit the venue or operator]()\n\n#### Your return journey\n\nThe same booked excursion returns to its agreed hotel or drop-off. Put that address, any out-of-area supplement and the expected return window in the confirmation. Do not arrange a separate app-car pickup from the dunes.\n\n#### Accessibility\n\nRough travel and high vehicle entry make this unsuitable for some visitors. The gentle option still needs operator acceptance for each passenger’s mobility or medical needs; it is not an assurance of accessibility.\n\n### Location & nearby places\n\nExplore around Inland Sea: dune drive or gentle desert trip\n\n The map will load when you reach it.\n\n06 / Good to know\n\n### Inland Sea: dune drive or gentle desert trip: frequently asked questions\n\n01 Is Qatar’s Inland Sea a UNESCO World Heritage Site?\n\nQatar’s Inland Sea is on UNESCO’s Tentative List, rather than the list of inscribed World Heritage Sites.\n\n02 Is every Inland Sea desert tour suitable for children?\n\nFor Inland Sea desert trips, Discover Qatar excludes under-6s and supplies no child seats. Souqs & Dunes lists conflicting child information, including age 16; obtain written eligibility.\n\n03 Does the Inland Sea desert trip price include everyone?\n\nDiscover Qatar prices its Inland Sea private vehicle for up to five passengers. Compare total vehicle costs and inclusions before dividing the cost between travellers.\n\nContinue exploring\n\n### Make Doha and Lusail\nyour own.\n\n[Visit the official site]()[← All things to do]()\n\nOpening hours, prices and access change. Confirm details on the official site before visiting." }