Things to do in Qatar this weekend: December 19-21
Have you made your weekend plans yet? To help you decide what to attend, we have put together a list of events taking place across Qatar this weekend.
Get the best of this weekend at the following events:
1. Mughal-e-Azam 2019
Dates: December 19-20, 2019
Where: Qatar National Convention Center
Time: 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Entry: Tickets are available on www.q-tickets.com
The classic film, Mughal-e-Azam by K Asif whose dialogues and music brings back memories of many generations is turned into a stage musical by award-winning director, Feroz Abbas Khan.
Mughal-e-Azam follows the story of the Mughal Prince Salim who openly declares his love for a lowly court dancer, Anarkali and leads a rebellion against his mighty father, Emperor Akbar, who rejects their relationship.
This show has all the dramatic elements one would expect from a musical, including thunderous dialogues, melodious songs, and mesmerizing dance sequences.
The play has set a new benchmark for Indian theatre. Be it the extravagant sets or the Mughal era costumes by Manish Malhotra, the breathtaking choreography by Mayuri Upadhyay or the live singing by the lead actors.
2. Doha Burger Festival 2019
Dates: December 19-28, 2019
Where: Khalifa Stadium Plaza
Time: 12:00 pm to 12:00 am
Entry: Entry is free for all
The delicious Doha Burger Festival is back with its third edition!
The festival focuses and exposes the growing market of the burger industry in the region and on bringing the community together for 10 days.
The festival will also include many online and offline activities, entertainment sections, as well as dedicated areas for children and families to enjoy themselves.
Taste the best burgers in town at this year’s burger festival. You can park opposite to the Khalifa Stadium.
3. Al Wakalat Car Market
Dates: December 19-28, 2019
Where: Aspire Zone, opposite Furousiya street
Time: 12:00 pm to 12:00 am
Entry: Entry is free for all
Al Wakalat Car Market aims to bring together car enthusiasts, prospective buyers, and automotive retailers with the best deals of the year in one location.
The event will also enable visitors to have access to cars at their best offers of the year, which ensure to clear out stocks of approved cars, MY17 and MY18. The focus will be mainly on 2018, 2017 models, and approved used cars, which is a great opportunity for dealers to sell their old models.
Each buyer will automatically enter a draw and the prize for the winner will be a brand-new car!
In addition to that, there will be restaurants, cafes, and a lot of entertainment activities for all ages.
4. FIFA Club World Cup 2019
Dates: December 11-21, 2019
Where: Khalifa International Stadium and Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium
Entry: Tickets for the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup are available at FIFA’s ticketing portal: FIFA.com/tickets.
The FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019, presented by Alibaba Cloud, is the 16th edition of the FIFA-organized annual international club football tournament which is held between the winners of the six continental confederations, as well as the host nation's league champions.
This year's tournament will be hosted from December 11 to 21 at three venues in Qatar. Qatar was appointed as the host for the 2019 and 2020 tournaments on June 3, 2019, serving as test events ahead of Qatar's hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Participating clubs: Flamengo, Liverpool, Espérance de Tunis, Al-Hilal, CF Monterrey, Hienghène Sport, Al Sadd.
Click here, for more information.
5. Darb Al Saai 2019
Dates: December 12-20, 2019
Where: Darb Al Saai ground (in Al Sadd)
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
Entry: Entry is free for all
This year’s Qatar National Day celebrations will kick off at the Darb Al Saai ground on December 12.
The celebration ground will be filled with stalls and shows highlighting Qatari culture, will have an atmosphere charged with emotions of patriotism, pride, and national identity.
Darb Al Saai means ‘Route of the Messenger,’ used by delegates whom Qatar’s founder would entrust to deliver his instructions and directives. These men were known for their outstanding character traits such as loyalty, obedience, courage, and insight on account of which they were chosen to play such a sensitive role in those difficult times.
The events will begin soon after the official opening ceremony, which is set for 3:30 pm on Thursday. The festivities will continue until 11:00 pm. Darb Al Saai grounds will be open until December 20. Specific slots have been allotted to families and women, besides the general public.
6. Double the fun at BOUNCE
Dates: December 19-21, 2019
Where: Tawar Mall
Entry: Prices start from QAR 80 per person. Double the fun with the 2-hour super pass for QAR 120 per person
BOUNCE is an indoor freestyle playground, home to more than 80 interconnected trampolines, where visitors can fly through the air, bounce off walls, and embrace their inner child with every leap.
Whether you’re trying to master your first backflip into the Big Bag, learning how to run up the wall or just looking to have some fun, BOUNCE Doha is the place for you.
Aside from the trampolines, kids and adults can also challenge friends at the dodgeball courts, dunk like pros at the slam dunk area and practice aerial moves. It is the perfect opportunity for the family to have fun and stay fit together.
For more information, visit bounce.qa.
BONUS:
Qatar National Day Celebrations at Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Doha
Come together and celebrate the pride of Qatar National Day while enjoying a true epicurean culinary experience at Al Messila Resort & Spa.
Treat your family and friends to an elaborated lunch displayed in our lush gardens, carefully crafted by our Michelin-starred chefs. To delight and content differently indulgent palates, guests will be able to savor local and international specialties: from baby lamb Ouzi, Turkish Manakish and Pide with Kebabs prepared on the outside grill, to Indian Biryani, Tandoori Tikkas, selection of Italian pastas and Nordic delicacies, all immersed in the only botanical oasis in Doha.
Starting from QAR 325 per person, food only on December 18.
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Celebrate the pride of Qatar National Day as you escape to Al Messila Resort & Spa, the authentic botanical oasis of Doha.
Stay for a minimum of 2 nights and let them welcome you to an exquisite getaway infused with true Arabian hospitality. For your first evening, indulge in Epicurean discoveries of North-Italian cuisine endorsed by Michelin-starred Chef Stefano Ciotti at Veritas, while the second day enjoy an elaborated lunch displayed in our lush gardens, carefully crafted the award-winning chefs.
For ladies only, one-hour pamper at the Wellness Retreat during the stay.
Enjoy lavish Epicurean breakfast served in the delightful Deli Kitchen which will be the perfect ending to a blissful weekend.
The starting price for the room is QAR 1,650 QAR per night.
A special celebration at the Little Explorers Kids Club
A special day of celebrations fun-filled with joy and laughter awaits little guests at Al Messila! Throughout Qatar National Day, our Little Explorers Club will host a series of thoughtfully curated activities:
10:00 am – National Day Bracelet Making
11:00 am – Qatar Flag Cookie Decoration
Noon – Afternoon Movie
2:00 pm – Sand and Glitter Art
3:00 pm – National Day Scavenger Hunt
4:00 pm – Archery Tournament
5:00 pm – Qatar National Day Kids Disco
7:00 pm – Qatar Face Painting
For kids from 4 to 12 years old. Starting from QAR 80 per kid.
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