Doha, Qatar: School's out, many families are travelling for the summer and the roads are a little quieter. But if you are spending the season in Qatar, there's no dearth of ways to make the most of your weekend.
From the bigger-than-ever Toy Festival and exciting summer camps to trade fairs, exhibitions and family-friendly events, Visit Qatar has lined up plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained. Shopping malls are also joining the fun with special activations, live entertainment and interactive experiences throughout the summer.
Read on to discover some of the best things to do in Qatar this weekend.
Qatar Toy Festival
Until July 31 | 2pm to 10pm (until 11pm on weekends)
Doha Exhibition and Convention Center
The latest edition of the Toy Festival is bigger and bolder than ever. Head to the venue and step into a world where imagination comes to life, with themed toy zones, interactive games, live shows and more.
What's more, the venue also hosts a daily summer camp from 8am to 1pm for kids aged 4 to 12, featuring hands-on science, sports, arts and creative activities. Weekly packages are available for QR750, while a 3-week package is priced at QR1,500.
Meanwhile, Toy Festival tickets are priced at QR50 on weekdays and QR70 on weekends and can be purchased through Virgin Tickets, Platinumlist or QTickets.
A Night Under the Stars
Picture shared by Beach 974 on Instagram
July 3 | 7pm
974 Beach
A warm and entertaining atmosphere will be set up at Beach 974 on July 3, giving families an opportunity to enjoy a memorable evening by the sea. The programme will feature a variety of activities, including face painting, outdoor movie screening, story telling and more. Entry to the beach is free for kids under six, while tickets for children aged under 14 years are priced at QR15 and those above pay QR35. Click to read more
Boom Boom Chack Play
July 3 | 3pm and 6pm
Qatar National Convention Center
Witness an energetic Arabic performance full of rhythm, fun and unforgettable vibes in this play by ALJ Sisters.
Doha Summer Trade Fair
Until July 4 | 10am to 10pm
Doha Exhibition and Convention Center
Visit the venue to shop for your summer essentials from fashion and beauty to home essential products from over 12 countries.
Hala Summer Campaign
Until September 30
Mall across Qatar
Visit Qatar launched an immersive family-friendly campaign whereby shopping destinations across Qatar will transform into vibrant entertainment hubs with themed experiences, live performances and shopping rewards.
Taking place at Mall of Qatar, Doha Festival City, Place Vendôme, Villaggio Mall, City Centre Doha, Landmark Mall, Doha Mall, Hyatt Plaza, Al Hazm, Gewan Island and West Walk, the programme will feature unique activations inspired by internationally recognised family characters and entertainment brands, with themed activities designed for children and families.
Entertainment zones will invite visitors to take part in a variety of engaging challenges, including capsule machines, puzzle challenges, balloon machines, hanging challenges, stop-the-timer competitions and other hands-on activities.
Participants will have the opportunity to win shopping discount vouchers and other prizes through these complimentary experiences. Click to read more
Pakistan Corner
Building 45, Katara
Until July 19
Located at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Legacy Exhibition, this corner showcases Pakistan's contribution to the global game. It offers visitors a glimpse into Pakistan's contribution to the world of sport through the display of three football manufactured in Sialkot, the city renowned for producing football used in the FIFA World Cup tournaments. Click to read more
Tunisian Postal Stamps exhibition
Building 22, Katara
Until October 31
Family memories, national heritage and history of Tunisia are all exhibited through these stamps collected by 15-year-old Youssef Ftouhi. Featuring more than 400 stamps, the exhibition is divided into five different themes including Tunisian heritage, landmarks, sports, notable personalities, arts and more. Click to read more
