Discover the Majestic Watch Tower

Getting There

• Walking

  From the center of Al Shamal, head south on Al Shamal Street towards the Al Khor area. Continue straight until you reach the Qatari highway (Qatar-UAE Road). Cross the road carefully and follow the pedestrian paths leading towards the Al Khor area. After walking for about 30 minutes, you will reach the intersection with Purple Island Road. Turn left onto Purple Island Road and continue walking for another 15-20 minutes. You will see signs directing you towards the Watch Tower, located on Purple Island, just past the mangroves.

• Bicycle

  If you have access to a bicycle, start at Al Shamal Park and head south on Al Shamal Street. Follow the route along the bike lanes towards Al Khor. Once you reach the Qatari highway, carefully navigate across and take the safer side streets to reach Purple Island Road. This route will take approximately 20-25 minutes, depending on your speed. Upon reaching Purple Island Road, follow the signs leading you towards Watch Tower. The ride should take around 40 minutes total.

• Public Transport

  From Al Shamal, take a local bus heading towards Al Khor. Make sure to ask the driver to let you know when you reach the stop for Purple Island Road. The bus journey should take approximately 30-40 minutes. Once you get off the bus, follow Purple Island Road on foot for about 15-20 minutes. Look for directional signs that will lead you to the Watch Tower situated on Purple Island.