Things to do in Qatar this weekend: January 30 to February 1
Looking for something to do this weekend? To help you decide on how to get the best out of this weekend, we have assembled out our top 6 favorites!
Get the best of this weekend at the following events:
1. PK Music Fest- Junoon
Dates: January 30, 2020
Where: Qatar National Convention Centre
Time: 7:00 pm
Entry: Get your tickets online, click here
Pakistan’s most loved Sufi rock band, ‘Junoon,’ is all set to create magic on stage in Doha on January 30.
The concert, which comes under the Shop Qatar 2020 festivities, will be part of the PK Music Festival at Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC).
Formed about three decades ago, the legendary band returned from a 13-year hiatus in December 2018 in a spectacular reunion in Karachi, Pakistan.
Since then, the band has been performing in different countries including the UK, US, and UAE.
The three-member band includes guitarist and songwriter Salman Ahmed, vocalist Ali Azmat, and bass guitarist Brian O’Connell.
The band’s old hits including ‘Saiyoni,’ ‘Jazba Junoon,’ ‘Saeen,’ and ‘Yaar Bina Dil’ have been ingrained in the memories of ‘Junoon’ fans all over the world.
Tickets for Junoon’s concert in Doha are priced at QR500 for the premium category, QR350 for the Fan Zone and QR100 for the Silver category.
2. ‘Made in Bangladesh 2020’ exhibition
Dates: January 28-30, 2020
Where: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC)
Time: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Entry: Entry is free for all
This exhibition will allow the Bangladeshi companies to explore product manufacturing in Qatar, and export products and services. The exhibition features more than a hundred Bangladeshi companies.
In addition, the exhibition showcases Bangladeshi traditional attire, fabrics, authentic food, and much more.
Learn more about Bangladeshi culture at the exhibition by attending the cultural programs and fashion shows, all the three days from 6:30 pm onwards.
From contemporary Bangladeshi dance, tribal dance, instrumental fusion to traditional fashion shows, this exhibition has got it all. Check out the timings below:
3. Fashion and Perfume Souq
Dates: January 24 to February 2, 2020
Where: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC)
Time: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Entry: Entry is free for all
Fashion enthusiasts can choose from a wide range of designer dresses, fashion accessories, perfumes all under one roof.
4. Cinema Under the Stars
Dates: January 30 to February 1, 2020
Where: MIA Park
Entry: Entry is free for all
It’s “Cinema weather” in Qatar. If you are looking for a perfect evening outing with family and friends, head out to MIA Park where you can enjoy the most loved animated movie “Despicable Me” under the stars.
The storyline:
When a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he finds their love is profoundly changing him for the better.
Screenings:
Thursday, January 30, 7:00 pm
Friday, January 31, 7:00 pm
Saturday, Feb 1, 7:00 pm
5. Shop Qatar’s Grand Finale
Dates: January 31, 2020
Where: Mall of Qatar
Time: 7:00 pm
Entry: Entry is free for all
Shop Qatar’s third and final raffle draw will be held this weekend at Mall of Qatar. Shoppers who spent at least QAR 200 at participating retailers or restaurants are eligible to enter the draw for a chance to win cars and cash prizes with a combined value of more than QAR 2 million.
Enter the raffle draws in 4 easy steps
- Hold on to your receipts after you shop at stores in the participating malls
- Go to the Shop Qatar info kiosk in the mall and show your receipts
- For every 200 QAR spent, you will receive 1 voucher
- Drop your vouchers in the Shop Qatar raffle box
6. Chinese New Year celebrations
Dates: January 17 - February 13, 2020
Where: Dragon Mart Mall
Time: 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Entry: Entry is free for all
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a plethora of activities at Dragon Mart Qatar until February 13, 2020, every Thursday and Friday, 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Chinese New Year is also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival. It is the most important festival in China. This year, Chinese New Year falls on January 25, 2020. The date varies every year depending on the lunar calendar.
From the Chinese food festival, Kung Fu Tea to traditional dragon dance and cultural performances, you can enjoy it all with the whole family.
You can indulge in some authentic Chinese food and taste the traditional Kung Fu Tea which is Kung Fu is a tea brewing process. In Chinese, Cha means tea, and Kung Fu means Chinese martial arts.
In addition, you can also enjoy traditional Chinese instrumental music.
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