The ‘Venice of the desert’ with Italian-style canals and boat rides – despite being over 4,000 miles away

FAR away from the Venice of Europe, is the 'Venice of the desert' with highs of 25C in February. The Pearl Doha in Qatar is an artificial island that boasts homes, tourist spots and sandy beaches. Construction started way back in 2004, with the first residents being welcomed in 2009 and today, the island features...