Things to do in Qatar this weekend: January 2-4
Celebrate the first weekend of the year with family and friends! 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. Metro Street Food
Dates: January 1- April 30, 2020
Where: DECC Metro Station
Time: Weekdays from 12:30 pm to 11:00 pm and during weekends from 2:00 pm to 12:00 am
Entry: Entry is free for all
Craving some street food? Then head down to DECC Metro Station and try out street food from around the world. This is the first outdoor event happening in the heart of West Bay, organized by QSports.
The Metro Street Food features 20 food kiosks, 4 food carts, and a mini-golf course for children.
2. Marmi Festival 2020
Dates: January 1- February 1, 2020
Where: Sabkhat Marmi – Mesaieed (Sealine)
Time: 6:00 am to 12:45 pm
Entry: Entry is free for all
Marmi Festival is back. Check out the schedule here!
3. Mahaseel Festival
Dates: December 23, 2019- January 4, 2020
Where: Katara Cultural Village
Time: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Entry: Entry is free for all
The Mahaseel Festival, which lets local farmers directly sell their farm produce to people, is making a comeback soon.
The popular festival, aimed at supporting and promoting the agricultural and livestock sectors in Qatar, has been a massive hit in the past.
The market is set to feature Qatari farms selling various types of fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants and local companies offering food products related to livestock, in addition to natural honey and the best varieties of local dates produced by Qatari farms.
Around 22 local farms, flower nurseries and six national companies for dairies and meat products will be participating in the Festival this year.
The festival will also offer several entertainment and awareness activities for children and adults to enhance their experience.
4. Spring Festival
Dates: December 21, 2019, to January 4, 2020
Where: Souq Waqif and Souq Al Wakrah
Time: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Entry: Entry is free for all
The festival features some entertainment activities for families, including circus shows, parades, minds, and skills games.
Visitors can also witness wild animals like lion and tiger at the circus shows.
There will also be traditional performances from different parts of the world, which is one of the highlights of this year's Spring Festival.
If you are looking for some adventure, you can visit Souq Al Wakra to experience water sports including kayaking and boating. Children will also get to enjoy water sports including inflatable rides along with other activities such as horse, camel, and pony rides.
5. Al Bedaa Shopping Fair
Dates: December 26, 2019, to January 4, 2020
Where: Katara Hall, Katara Cultural Village
Entry: Entry is free for all
Looking for unique household décor items? If yes, then this is the place to be. From classy home décor items to a wide range of make-up products, Al Bedaa Shopping Fair has got it all under one roof.
You will find a selection of fragrances and oud from different countries. You also find some exotic bridal attires all the way from India at a very reasonable price.
6. Winter Fest
Dates: December 19, 2019, to January 10, 2020
Where: Hyatt Plaza
Time: 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm, and to 9:00 pm
Entry: Entry is free for all
Enjoy international talent live shows at Hyatt Plaza’s Winter Fest with the whole family.
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