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David Beckham tours Visit Qatar activation at inaugural Art Basel Qatar

Published: 07 Feb 2026 - 04:01 pm | Last Updated: 07 Feb 2026 - 04:08 pm
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Doha, Qatar: David Beckham attended the Art Basel Café Presented by Visit Qatar activation at the inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar, held at M7 and the Doha Design District in Msheireb Downtown Doha, where Visit Qatar is participating as Lead Partner.

During the engagement, Beckham explored the hospitality-led Visit Qatar activation, designed to connect with collectors, cultural stakeholders, media, and invited guests, while reinforcing Doha’s position as a leading global destination for culture and the arts. Reflecting the vibrancy and connectivity of Msheireb Downtown Doha, he reached the activation on a short walk from Visit Qatar’s new headquarters, experiencing firsthand the modern atmosphere and sustainable architectural designs that define the area.

Themed “Doorway to Qatar”, Beckham viewed designs inspired by traditional Qatari doors, a symbol of welcome and opportunity. The Art Basel Café Presented by Visit Qatar reinterprets these forms as contemporary gateways to discovering, belonging in, and investing in Qatar, translating national identity into a modern, design-led setting.