The Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) 2023 will run from March 11 to 21 at the Lusail Boulevard, said Qatar Tourism (QT) on its website.

“From haute cuisine to street food bites, the Qatar International Food Festival is a celebration of the world’s best cuisines. Picturesque outdoor venues set the scene for a Qatari signature and mouth-watering experience,” said the QT website.

The public can visit the festival from 2pm to 11pm on weekdays and 2pm to 1am on weekends.

While the nearest Doha Metro station is Lusail QNB, parking will also be made available to those who come by car.

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Some of the highlights of this year’s show include roaming acts, a fireworks show at 9pm, the ‘dinner in the sky’ experience, a high-end afternoon tea with Harrods, sections for vegan and healthy foods and sections for kids and VIP (accessible by all).

While the VIP Lounge is invite-only, there will also be a live cooking stage, an ice rink and food-related workshops (ticketed).

“Imagine having a taste of the world’s finest cuisines while traces of local oudh and shisha tantalise the senses. From local shawarma to Mexican tacos and Liberian rice bread, consider it served. Kitchen creatives can also learn a trick or two in the masterclasses and live cooking shows,” the website said.

For those who are more into Qatari cuisines, a local kitchen gem can be found around every corner.

“While you may have tasted a bowl of machboos at home, the local combination of spices, ingredients and kitchen craft makes for a first-time experience. Green coffee beans from the region are ground for your Qahwa coffee, while pistachio flakes give the ‘luiqaimat’ donut that distinctive taste. And don’t forget the Karak tea,” it added.

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