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DOHA
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It's rare to see a great city in the making these days. While it would be misleading to rep-
resent Doha as a latter-day New York (much of the new development has been given a
heart but hasn't yet acquired a soul), Doha is nonetheless well on its way to realising the
grand vision of its founding fathers. Whether you go giddy looking down from the 56th
floor of the InterContinental, or glide past the exotic skyline from a dhow in the bay, you
can't help but be struck by the beauty of Doha's buildings. Or should that be Buildings,
with a capital 'B', for these new goliath-like structures capture the intangible sense of
prosperity and optimism you feel when walking around renovated souqs and new malls
alike, or while watching Doha families strolling the grounds of the city's opulent resorts.
'Watch this space' was a good motto for Doha a few years ago; 'enjoy this space' is a
better motto for today as the city begins to fill its own shoes, leaving plenty of gorgeous
green spots to kick off your own.
