The name means 'inlet of many branches' in Arabic. The water creeps inland through narrow channels and is completely enclosed by desert dunes. Standing at the water's edge, you can see sand dunes reflected in the sea - a picture that looks almost too beautiful to be real.
Khor Al Adaid is a UNESCO-recognised natural reserve. Green sea turtles and dugongs feed in the shallow waters. Cormorants, flamingos, and ospreys visit the shore. Because it is so remote and protected, the wildlife here is much less disturbed than in busier places.
The most popular way to visit is by four-wheel-drive, which can climb and slide down the enormous dunes. Some families come by camel or on foot. At night - far from city lights - the stars above Khor Al Adaid are extraordinary. It is one of Qatar's most treasured natural wonders.