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Brett Gibbons

Qatar will open Winter Wonderland in the desert for 'festive' World Cup

Tourist bosses in Qatar have unveiled an array of new attractions and activities for fans travelling to the FIFA World Cup beginning in November. From a winter wonderland in the desert to a water sports paradise, the developments will offer a mix of attractions and activities for visitors.

Qatar aims to capitalise on the influx of more than one million visitors expected for the World Cup, which will end just before Christmas. Chief operating officer of Qatar Tourism, Berthold Trenkel, said: “The countdown to the World Cup is well underway and there’s lots of world-class attractions to come before the matches begin.

"Amongst the buzz around the tournament itself we hope people are wowed by Qatar’s state-of-the-art new tourism developments, significantly boosting the country’s appeal as a leading holiday destination. There are new beaches for those looking for sun, sea and sand, theme parks and water sports hotels for the adventurous, and lots of new resorts, spas and restaurants for visitors seeking a more relaxing getaway.”

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