Qatar's giant hotel tree competition

Because Qatar is home to a population that is roughly 89% expatriates, high-end shopping malls and five-star international hotels across Doha compete fiercely each year to erect the tallest, most lavishly decorated Christmas trees in the region. These spectacular displays in Qatar often feature millions of riyals worth of custom crystals, lights, and ornaments, turning hotel lobbies into major festive tourist attractions.