1. 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.

  • Friday: 2pm to 8pm
  • Saturday: 12pm to 8pm
  • Sunday: (17th December 2017 Only during Qatar National Day)
  1. 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
  1. Outdoor BBQ

Are you a vegan? Organic lover? Along with the meat lovers, spend your Friday at the Hotel Park Come along with your family and friends. Enjoy the food and keep your kids entertained with our numerous activities.

  • Time: 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm – Every Friday
  • Price: Adults – QAR 150; Kids – QAR 50
  • Location: Hotel Park, Doha Corniche
  1. MERAVIGLIA – Live Circus Show

This is not your typical circus. In celebration of Qatar National Day, enter the world of wonder as soon as you step into Sheraton Grand Doha as it brings you Sonics’ Meraviglia.

Witness breathtaking air acrobatics, big scenic machines, dream-like atmosphere merge in one unforgettable experience.

  • Date: 14th December – 18th December
  • Time: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Price: Free
  • Location: Sheraton Grand Doha Lobby.
  1. Katara Village With Doha Embrace

If you have not been to Katara yet, you should!

Embrace Doha, a Qatari company specializing in cultural events, is partnering up with Katara for an eight-day National Day Festival aimed at showing support to Qatar amid the current blockade by offering a special set of events and activities to visitors at the Cultural Village Foundation – Katara.

‘Labaih Ya Amir’ (Here I am, at your service, oh Emir) is a festival comprising of four sections called Cultural, Education, Entertainment and Local Village.

The festival consists of artworks, handicrafts, workshops with several other products are featured.

The event consists of traditional dance and poetry reciting as well.

The Local Village section will consist of products by Qatari businesses which helps boost the country’s economy.

  • Date: 12th December – 19th December
  • Time: 4 PM – 10 PM
  • Location: Katara Village
  1. QFM Showcase – Made In Qatar Exhibition

QFM presents to you the country’s special “Made In Qatar” exhibition.

Come to see over 300 local companies that will be participating and showcasing a wide range of quality products that are, Made locally in Qatar.

  • Date: 14th December – 17th December
  • Time: 10 AM – 10 PM
  • Location: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center
  1.  Champions Bar @ Marriott Marquis City Center Hotel

Had a stressful week? Marquis got you covered. Get double of everything you drink.

Relax and unwind in Glo Cocktail Bar and enjoy house spirits and your favorites. from QR25. The sultry beats of our resident DJ will provide an entertainment filled night out.

Time : Saturday – Monday | 5pm – 2am 
Price : Free Entry | Drinks from QR25

Location: Marriot Marquis City Centre Doha Hotel

  1. The Pearl-Qatar National Day Celebrations

Celebrations are happening everywhere and The Pearl will not stay behind. Join in this magnificent cultural and entertainment tour.

  • Traditional Arda | 6 PM – 6:45 PM
  • Kids National March | 6:45 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Traditional Arda | 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM
  • Kids National March | 8:15 PM – 9 PM
  • Traditional Arda | 9 PM – 9:45 PM

Date: 15th December – 18th December 2017

Location: 6 & 7 La Croisette, Porto Arabia, The Pearl-Qatar

  1. PAW Patrol Live Show – The Big Show Rescue

For some more family and fun, don’t miss this entertainment specially made for kids.

In celebration of Qatar National Day, tech-savvy Ryder and his heroic puppies will welcome everyone to Adventure Bay at Doha Festival City.

The plucky rescue pups are set to have the whole family entertained at the Middle Eastern premiere of PAW Patrol – The Big Show Rescue! But that’s not all, visit the whole PAW Patrol town on the first floor, with games, activities and photo opportunities.

  • Date: 14th December – 18th December
  • Time: 4 PM – 9 PM
  • Price: Free
  • Location: Doha Festival City

There is so much more happening this weekend. Where are you going to be?

Written by Frah Eqbal