This city amazes with its diversity and harmonious blend of history and modernity. It’s impossible to fully experience it in a single trip, you’ll want to return again and again.

More and more residents of the Middle East are discovering the amazing city of Saint Petersburg. The number of tourists from Qatar, in particular, is growing every year.

Even seasoned travelers who have seen many corners of the world admit: Saint Petersburg impresses everyone. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, its historic center carefully preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and at the same time, it is the country’s largest economic, scientific, and business center. Hundreds of congresses and forums, many of which are international in scope, are held in the Northern Capital every year.

The world has heard of such landmarks as the Hermitage, Peterhof Palace, and drawbridges. But these are not the only things Saint Petersburg boasts. These are also sites of new tourist geography, boat cruises, vibrant festivals, creative public spaces, unusual excursions, and a vibrant life around the clock. A wide variety of tourism trends are successfully developing here: cultural and educational, scientific, family, medical, event-based, industrial, wedding, and others. The gastronomic diversity will be a pleasant surprise: many of Saint Petersburg’s restaurants and cafes regularly occupy top spots in national and international rankings.

Saint Petersburg is an ideal starting point for exploring other regions of Russia. For example, the “Two Cities – A Million Impressions” project offers a combination of Saint Petersburg and Moscow in one exciting trip. And the “Silver Necklace of Russia” (переделать на «Silver Way») routes will allow you to immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Russian North.

Come to Saint Petersburg again and again – summer or winter, alone or with family, for work or leisure. Each time, this city will reveal new sides to you, delighting and inspiring you.

You can start exploring very soon – at the Qatar Travel Mart 2025 exhibition, which will be held from November 24 to 26 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center.

Saint Petersburg has been participating in this major tourism event since 2023 and has consistently seen strong interest in Russia’s Northern Capital as a promising tourist destination. Last year, over 11,600 people visited the stand; a cooperation agreement was signed between the Saint Petersburg Convention Bureau and AIM Congress, marking an important milestone in the development of international cooperation.

This year, the total exhibition space of Saint Petersburg at Qatar Travel Mart will be 72 square meters. Representatives of tour operators, hotels, and hospitality companies will present travel opportunities to the city on the Neva. Here you can establish promising connections, launch new projects, and simply discover the multifaceted Northern Capital of Russia.

See you at the Saint Petersburg stand!