From dates to candy this weekend offers a wide variety of things to do in Qatar. Here are a few you could give a try. If you know of any other events happening around Qatar please share in the comments section.

Local Dates festival

The Ministry of Municipality and Environment is organizing the third edition of Local Dates Festival at Souq Waqif from July 19 to August 4.

This is a must visit festival for all as it offers a wide variety of dates at very reasonable price. Many local farms will be participating in this edition as earlier festivals were a huge hit with visitors.

The festival will display all types of Qatari dates and the participating farms will display their produce for sale throughout the event. The festival will be open to the public daily from 4pm until 10pm.

Where: Souq Waqif

When: July 19 – August 4 (4pm – 10pm)

Location: Souq Waqif

Ticket: Free entry

Splash and Dash activity at Aspire Zone

Aspire Zone Foundation has launched Splash and Dash event to keep everyone busy in summer. The purpose of the event is to entertain the public during the summer vacations with fun filled activities such as swimming and running.

The event is taking place in Aspire Dome and will last till August 29 and will be held two days per week (Monday & Wednesday) from 7pm till 9pm. The registration fee for a day is QR35. Only 60 people can attend per day. Open for all ages.

Where: Aspire Zone

When: Every Monday and Wednesday till August 29

Ticket: QR35 per day

To register, click here

Summer Entertainment City

Summer Entertainment city is the largest indoor festival in Qatar. With over 75 rides and games, such as the largest bouncy castle, virtual reality area with more than 15 games or the Football Fan zone. The food court has over 40 outlets and more than 140 stores to explore.

The entry fee is QR15 and the price for the tickets are QR150 (The Gold Pass) and QR699 (The Season Pass), can be purchased online and at the venue.

Where: Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre

When: Until August 5 (2pm  – 11pm)

To buy pass, click here

‘Artist in Residence’ exhibition

Qatar Museums will host the third annual ‘Artist in Residence’ exhibition at the Fire Station.

Presented as a dialogue between art and artist, the exhibition will showcase the works of some of the most promising young artists in Qatar.

This year’s edition, titled Dual Inspirations, is presented as a conversation between two artists sharing their perspectives on the same topic. The exhibition will provide visitors with a thorough understanding of what the 18 artists have experienced during their residency and the ways in which it has enriched their craft.

Where: Fire Station

When: July 17 – October 1

Ticket: Free entry

For more info, click here

Bouthayna Al-Muftah: Echoes

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art in Doha has announced the newest edition of its Project Space titled Bouthayna Al-Muftah: Echoes. The project is an exploration of emerging artist Bouthayna Al Muftah’s ongoing research about the recollection of memories, and a reflection on the rapid social and cultural changes that have taken place in Qatar over the past few decades.

In order to highlight this challenging topic, the artist contextualizes the lyrical traditional game ‘tag ‘tag ‘tagya,a traditional group game played by boys and girls across the Arabian Gulf,’ and deconstructs its forms to redefine cultural narratives, offering a symbolic experience in a space in which the past and the present intersect.

Where: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

When: July 12 – September 10

For more info, click here

‘Deconstructing the Sacred’ exhibition

‘Deconstructing the Sacred’ is a first solo exhibition by Othman Khunji in Qatar, and it features interactive installations created through the use and application of innovative technology, including 3D printing, Arduino technology, laser cutting, neon glass heat bending, and water jet engraving.

Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to see Khunji’s artworks including prominent collections such as ‘The Five Pillars of Islam’, ‘The Selfless Holy Ground’, and ‘HER’.

Where:  Education City Mosque, Georgetown Access Rd, Ar-Rayyan, Qatar

When: Until September 30 (12pm – 1pm)

Ticket: Free entry

The Desert Rose exhibition

‘The Desert Rose’ exhibition by British photographer Richard Bentley was opened at Katara Cultural Village Foundation.

The exhibition features the nature and architecture in Qatar, and includes 34 pictures as a selection of the works of the British photographer who took tens of thousands of photos during his five years in Qatar as a filmmaker and photographer. He chose the expression in his pictorial art of Qatari architecture and its most prominent features. The country nature of land and sea, the beauty of its impressive architecture and its unique museums.

Where: Katara

When: Until July 25

For more info, click here

Land at Doha Festival City

Doha Festival City is hosting an event for children titled CandyLand, activities include clay pot painting and other crafts activities. Candyland will inculde an interactive sweet room, and a Gingerbread Playhouse, containing giant ice lollies, candy canes and other sugary delights.

They have also launched Kids Club – a loyalty programme where children will be given access to unique experiences, exclusive offers and services created just for them. Doha Festival City in partnership with its retailers, gives parents access to specially tailored offers as well as themed events for kids.

Where: Doha Festival City

When: Till July 28 (4pm – 8pm)

Register online here

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