Zekreet Film City and Richard Serra Sculptures

Zekreet and Brouq, on the west coast of the Zekreet Peninsula in the Al Shamal municipality, lie about 80 km west of central Doha, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes each way. The Richard Serra East-West/West-East sculpture stands in the desert near 25.5170, 50.8658, and the access is a desert track that needs a high-clearance vehicle, so most visitors drive their own car or a rental, or join a guided west-coast tour. A Karwa taxi, Uber or Careem can be used one way, but return rides are scarce. The area is known for limestone mesas and cliffs, the abandoned Film City desert set built for a television production, and Serra's work of four large steel plates, each rising over 14 metres, aligned across the desert and spaced roughly a kilometre apart. Visitors walk between the plates in silence and can see them framed against the horizon. A one-day arc starts early from Doha, visiting the sculpture in morning light, then moves to the Zekreet limestone formations and the Film City set for photography and clambering. Late afternoon is suited to a stop at the Zekreet fort ruin or the coast before returning in time for sunset on the road. October to March is the best season, as summer heat, strong sun and an exposed landscape make walking uncomfortable. There are few facilities at the sites, so visitors should carry water, snacks and fuel; lunch can be taken in Dukhan or on the return in Doha. Qatar Museums at qm.org.qa lists information on public art, and current access conditions should be checked, because the tracks can be sandy after rain. Visitors should stay on marked tracks, avoid climbing on the artwork and take care near cliff edges.