Five things to do in Qatar this weekend: January 28-31
Have you made any plans for the weekend? Fret not, if you haven’t yet.
We have assembled a list of events happening this weekend for you to explore.
Make sure to take all necessary precautions outlined by MoPH such as wearing protective masks, downloading the Ehteraz application, and maintaining social distancing while you are outside.
1. Al Khor Carnival 2021
Dates: Until February 7, 2021
Time: 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Where: Al Bayt Stadium Park
Carnival lovers can rejoice as the first edition of the Al Khor Carnival Festival is underway.
Additionally, the event features some amazing shows and visuals displays that you do not want to miss.
The carnival also includes a ‘kids play area’, ‘zoo lights’ and a ‘kids activity area’ so that you can enjoy this festival with all your loved ones.
The Al Khor Carnival 2021 is expected to be one of the biggest festivals of the year and invites the public to step into a world of festive delight and enjoy beverages and bites from its favorite local spots.
2. Souq Waqif Flower Festival
Dates: Until February 9, 2021
Where: Souq Waqif
Time: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Souq Waqif Flower Festival opened to the visitors yesterday and will run until February 9, 2021, from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
The festival features many local nurseries for gardening enthusiasts. The local nurseries offer indoor and outdoor plants, ornamental plants, succulents, exotic plants, unique vases, and much more.
You can get to the festival via Doha Metro’s Gold Line- Souq Waqif metro station.
3. Qatar International Rally 2021
Dates: January 28-31, 2021
Location: Katara Cultural Village
Several tweaks and improvements on the route and itinerary have been made by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) for the upcoming Qatar International Rally.
The 2021 FIA Middle East Rally Championship is set to take place from January 28 till January 31 and capacity will be restricted in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year’s rally will be held under the chairmanship of QMMF President Abdulrahman Al-Mannai, senior committee member Abdulrazaq Al-Kuwari, and the QMMF’s Executive Director Amro Al-Hamad.
According to Dakar Rally, Clerk of the Course Pedro Almeida, it has been confirmed that they will run 11 special stages again. However, the competitive kilometers have been increased from 203.72 km to 208.36 km for this year.
The start ceremony will be held at Katara from 8: 15 pm on Thursday evening (January 28th), where QMMF officials are also planning to host a brand-new opening four-kilometer super special stage on Katara Beach from 9:30 pm.
On January 29, the well-known Eraida (20.13 km) and Al-Thakira (20.3 km) special stages will be run twice on leg one.
The Al-Khor special (18.30km) has also been used before and is a highlight of leg two. Both the QMMF (22.02km) and Ras Laffan (21.39km) stages are completely new and also fit into Saturday’s (January 30th) itinerary. They too are repeated in the afternoon and may provide an exciting sting in the tail for entrants on the final day.
Spectators will take the opportunity to see the action up close and personal at Katara before the meat of the event switches to northern Qatar deserts over the weekend.
As a result of the agreement between Qatar and its neighboring countries, QMMF is expecting entrants from many of the GCC countries in support of the Middle East Rally Championship opener.
4. Qatar Museums' Monopoly challenge
Dates: January 27 to February 17, 2021
Qatar Museums (QM) launched a brand-new social media competition that encourages Qatar’s wider community to become local tourists and visit cultural destinations, public art locations, and heritage sites.
The #PassGoQatar Monopoly Challenge runs from January 27 to February 17, 2021, invites all residents and citizens to visit destinations that feature on the QM’s Monopoly board game.
The competition aims to inspire participants to make new cultural discoveries, unite the community in a playful challenge, and offer an opportunity to win a host of prizes related to QM’s and its venues.
The #PassGoQatar Monopoly Challenge takes the museum experience beyond four walls, inviting the community to discover Qatar’s past, present, and future.
Click here for more information.
5. Marmi Festival 2021
Dates: January 1 to January 30
Where: Mesaieed (Sealine)
One of the largest falconry and hunting festivals in the region, the Marmi Festival is taking place until January 30, 2021.
Known as the Marmi Festival, the event is aimed at preserving and promoting the sport of falconry, which is held in high regard in Arab culture.
The month-long festival is taking place at Sabkhat Marmi in the Sealine area and brings together a large number of falcon and hunting enthusiasts.
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