Things to do in Doha this weekend (October 20-22)

You've been working tirelessly all week, so let loose with our awesome recommendations for the best things to do in Doha this weekend.

Karting and mini moto at Losail Circuit Sports Club

Losail Circuit Sports Club (LCSC) has announced that it will be opening its outdoor Karting and Mini Moto track to the public again starting today.

This outdoor activity has been introduced to encourage more young locals and expats to participate in LCSC's weekend events and give them the chance to discover the unique fun and thrill of karting.

Price: QAR 100 per Karting session of 15 Minutes

Helmet mask QAR 15 – not refundable (More info)

Splash Water Park Katara

Splash Water Park is open till 1 November and features several exciting activities like slides, rides and competitions in September. Water slides, water blobs, water wheel, water Saturn, water seesaw, water iceberg, water park city, flying fishing boats, water trampoline, water volleyball, banana boat, bumper ball, zipline, inflatable tubes, bubble soccer, 50m slip slide, paddle boat, fun city, inflatable pool, water park city, inflatable football fields, as well as sunset activities, beach concert, party at the beach, and the fire show are all available and open to the public.

MIA Bazaar

The Bazaar will be held weekly every Saturday till end of April 2017. With a vibrant mix of around 150 stalls, MIA Park Bazaar is a modern version of the old souq tradition.

You can browse and buy handcraft, accessories, paintings, clothing, food, jewellery, photography and art. So if you're looking for interesting or unusual gifts, the bazaar offers a wealth of options for both young and old.
Times: 10 am till 7 pm.

Filipino Food Fiesta

Discover the exotic flavours from the Philippines at the Filipino Food Fiesta till 25 October at Hwang, Intercontinental Doha The City. A rich menu of traditional dishes, all curated by international celebrity Chef Michelle Adrillana, promises an authentic experience from the diverse archipelago in Southeast Asia.

For more information and reservations, call: +974 4015 8888

Treasures of China

Terracotta soldiers from the First Emperor's Terracotta Army will be on show at the Museum of Islamic Art where visitors will get the chance to meet the warriors who guarded a hidden empire. The exhibition will display 101 pieces dating from the Neolithic period to the Qing Dynasty, spanning over 5,000 years of China's history.

Potteries, bronzes, jades, porcelains, gold, silver, enamel and many other Chinese treasures will be on show, selected from 11 museums and heritage institutions from across China.

The exhibition is on till 7 January.

Collective Exhibit

Anima Gallery is housing the Collective Exhibition 2016 until 30 October 2016. The exhibition features nine contemporary artists from Lebanon, Japan, Germany, Taiwan, Spain and Iran. Anima Gallery is located at the Pearl, Qatar.

Art Convergence

Art Convergence, a modern jewelry exhibition in cooperation with the Embassy of Portugal in Qatar, will be held at Katara Cultural Village. The exhibition held at Building 22, and will run until 31 October.

The exhibition is open from 12pm – 12am. The event is free and open to the public.

Autumn market

The biggest and best Holiday market is happening this week on Saturday, 22 October at the Radisson Blu.

Shop for handmade jewellery, clothing, home decor, Qatar souvenirs, artwork, photography, baby/children's items and more at the Doha Mums Autumn Market. There will be no activities for children however, and bringing strollers are not recommended.
The market is open to all. For the best selection and smaller crowd, enjoy the exclusive Pre-shopping hour: 10am until 11am, QR50 per adult

General admission: 11am - 4pm, QR20 per adult

Ladies Walk

Aspire Zone Foundation will host a special breast cancer awareness event, held in collaboration with the Qatar Cancer Society (QCS), titled 'Ladies Walk the Park'. The event aims to attract females of all ages to participate in a 1-2 kilometre walk around Aspire park, and attend a breast cancer awareness seminar presented by QCS.

Thursday, 20 October, 4 pm – 6 pm, Aspire Park, behind Burgeri restaurant

Dia al-Azzawi exhibition

Qatar Museums (QM) recently opened a major exhibition by internationally acclaimed Iraqi artist Dia al-Azzawi, titled 'I am the cry, who will give voice to me? * Dia al-Azzawi: A Retrospective (from 1963 until tomorrow)'.

Taking place simultaneously at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art and the QM Gallery Al Riwaq for the first time, the exhibition will cover 9,000 sq. metres and include over 500 works.

Works spanning fifty years across a range of media are featured, including painting, sculpture, drawing, print and artist books, incorporating original and limited editions of artworks on view for the very first time.

It will run until 16th April 2017. Entry is free for all. or more information, visit www.qm.org.qa

Henna on Wood workshop

Qatari artist Aisha Al Mohannadi on 19–22 October will conduct a workshop on Engraving Henna on Wood at Katara Art Studios, Building 19.

Note: For ages 15 and above only.

Fee: QAR 200

To register, GO HERE  or email [email protected] with your name and phone number.

So what are your plans for this weekend?