Dahl Al Misfar Cave

Located west of Doha, in the centre of the peninsula, Dahl Al Misfir is one of Qatar’s most exciting natural sites.  At 40 meters deep, it is considered the largest and deepest, yet accessible cave in Qatar. Formed largely of fibrous gypsum, it sometimes gives off a faint, otherworldly glow.Dahl Al Misfir is believed to have been formed 325,000 to 500,000 years ago during the mid-Pleistocene Era. Known for emitting a moon-like glow, this phosphorescence is the result of gypsum deposits found in the centre of the peninsula. These give rise to the geological phenomena known as ‘desert roses’ (clusters of roughly rose-shaped gypsum crystals).

If there is no light inside, I really dare not go down. A total of more than 40 meters deep is about a dozen floors high. The inside is very humid and very cold. If you go down, pay attention to keep warm.

DhalAlMisfir is a 40-meter deep cave south of Salwa Road. The landscape is shocking, the geological landscape is very interesting, there are rich plaster crystals, be careful, easy to scratch your hands.