First weekend of this year is here. How are you planning to spend it? Here’s a guide for you to make the best of this new year.

 

  1. Souq Waqif Festival

 

 

This 4 month festival comes with grand entertainment events offering over 40 activities alongside Qatar’s Largest Trampoline Park and Largest of its kind Ocean Ball Pool followed by food stalls and amusement rides. The festival is going have live performances as well.

  • Date: Until 25th April 2018
  • Time: 3PM – 10PM

 

  1. Collectibles Exhibition Homeland Guardians

 

If you are into antique collections, you will enjoy this exhibition by Ali Al-Bohaqab & Mohamed Al-Obaidly. Engage yourself with the history behind the exhibits followed by fascinating sessions.

  • Date: 23rd December ’17 – 6th January ‘18
  • Timing: 10AM – 10PM
  • Location: Building 19, Gallery 1; Katara Village

 

  1. Torba Farmers Market

Qatar Foundation (QF) has partnered with Torba Farmers Market, a Qatar-based initiative that aims to deliver organic and locally grown food and homemade products, to host a weekly market in Education City.

 

 

  1. Remote-Controlled Car Racing Track

Aspire Zone Foundation has created a custom-made track specially designed for remote-control car racing, for car lovers across Doha. Interested motorsport enthusiasts can try the racetrack opposite the Aspire Academy, from 4pm to 10pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

 

  • Date: 21st December ’17 – 30th December ‘17
  • Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: 4PM to 10PM
  • Location: Aspire Park

 

  1. Mahaseel Festival

                                                             Image Source: Al Arab Newspaper                     

The Cultural Village Foundation- Katara invites you to shop at Mahaseel Festival while heading towards the end of December. Starting from January onwards, the Festival will be open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until the end of March 018.

  • Date: 23rd December ‘17 – 30th December ‘17
  • Timing: 9AM to 10PM
  • Location: Katara Southern’s area

 

6. “EXPLORING EXPRESSION” Exhibition by Fahad Al Obaidly.

Searching for an escape from the artificial and conventional, Fahad uses color and exaggerated figures to express the perception of his reality. Fahad’s artwork moved him away from his constraints to a world free from boundaries and full of infinite belonging.

  • Date: 16th December ‘17 – 16th January ‘18
  • Timing: 9AM to 7PM
  • Organizer: Art 29
  • Location: W Doha Hotel and Residences
  • For more information: http://www.whoteldoha.com/art29

 

7. Museum of Islamic Arts Park Bazaar

 

MIA Park Bazaar is a modern version of the old Souq tradition. With over 150 stalls offering handicrafts, kaftans, fabrics, art, jewelry and lip smacking snacks that you can’t ignore.

This place is great for buying interesting gifts and souvenirs for all age group.

  • Saturday: 12PM to 8PM
  • Location: Museum of Islamic Arts

 

8. Car Stunt Show

Don’t you love when the ground rumbles under your feet? I’m talking about fast cars and bike stunts performed live. It will get your adrenaline pumped and leave you with a heart pounding experience.

”Drive in Doha” is organizing a Car Stunt Show during in December. The first show was the 7th of this month. The last show will be on the 6th of January 2018. The show is perfect for extreme torque lovers.

  • Date: 8 December ‘17 – 6 January ‘18
  • Website: https://www.driveindoha.com/
  • Price: 100 QAR
  • Tickets: Online at driveindoha.com (Promo Code: DIDSTUNTSHOW – 25% off)
  • Timings: 2:30 PM/ 5:30 PM/ 7:30 PM
  • Location: Aspire Zone, New Driving School Park

There is so much more happening this weekend. Where are you going to be? Stay up to date for weekend whereabouts guide every weekend by AllandAbout.

 

 

 By  AllandAbout.com