Thanks to its oil and gas resources and international real estate holdings, Qatar's tiny capital has rapidly expanded in recent decades. And it's not done growing - 47 new skyscrapers, huge malls, spa villages, and even artificial islands are currently in the works.
Doha is slated host the FIFA World Cup in its brand-new stadium in 2022.
Producer Hussam Maatouk and San Diego photographer Michael Shainblum created a beautiful time-lapse video called "Welcome to Doha" that shows the city's construction projects, factories, and downtown area (first spotted on PetaPixel).
See inside the gorgeous Middle Eastern city below.