After a grueling and chilly week, Doha is finally embracing a beautifully warm weather just in time for the weekend. But have you prepared to savor every bit of this much anticipated weekend? Worry not, if you haven't! We've got your back with an exhilirating list of things.

With all the exciting events, exhibitions and activities lined up for this weekend, it will be quiet easy to lose track of time, but nevertheless will be worthwhile. To help you decide on how to get the best out of this weekend, we have singled out our top 7 favorites!

Top 7 things to do this weekend

1. The Color Run presented by Sahtak Awalan: Your Health First (2019 Edition)

Dates: 26th January

Timings: Doors open at 7:00 am

Where: Qatar National Convention Center

Entry: Tickets available on www.thecolorrun.qa or purchase directly from Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha.

The Color Run presented by Sahtak Awalan: Your Health First, is set to take place at the Qatar National Convention Centre on Saturday 26th January 2019.

The fifth edition of the 5k brings with it the new Hero Tour  theme and encourages all Color Runners to unleash their inner super hero!

With the new Hero Tour theme, discover your super powers at the new Super Zone and experience the sensation of gliding through clouds at the returning Foam Zone. Start in super hero style by wearing the cape and gear provided to you at the beginning of the run and reward yourself with the Unicorn Medal that will be awarded to you at the finish line.

Get your tickets by logging into www.thecolorrun.qa or by purchasing them directly from Qatar National Convention Centre with cash between 2pm and 9pm, Wednesday 23rd – Friday 25th January.

2. MIA Park Bazaar 2019

Dates: 25th January - 13th April 2019

Timings: Fridays (2pm – 8pm) and Saturdays (12pm – 8pm)

Where: MIA Park

Entry: Entry is free for all

MIA Park Bazaar is back!

This year, MIA Bazaar will be having a vibrant mix of 350 stalls and new ones will constantly pop up. MIA Park Bazaar is a modern version of the old souq tradition.

The stalls are going to offer a wide range of gastronomies from all over the world.

You can also browse and grab handcrafted artifacts, accessories, canvases, fashion wears, designer ornaments. If you’re looking for significant or customized presents for your precious ones, the bazaar offers a huge range of products for all age groups. 

3. Mahaseel Festival

Dates: 1st January to 31st March

Timings: 09:00 am - 10:00 pm

Where: Katara's Southern Area

Entry: Entry is free for all

The third edition of the Mahaseel shopping festival takes place every Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

The market features fresh produce from local farms, nurseries and apiaries ranging from fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, livestock, poultry, honey, dates and dairy products to flowers and ornamental plants

The festival will also feature workshops on plantation and flower arrangements.

4. Laha Premier 2019

Dates: 9th January to 5th February

Timings: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Where: Doha Festival City

Entry: Entry is free for all

Currently in its 7th Edition, Laha Premier is a Business to Consumer (B2C) exhibition that invites premium brands to showcase their latest collections of fashion accessories, jewelries, watches and perfumes.

5. Karting at Losail Circuit

Dates: 24th January to 25th January

Timings: 05:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Where: Losail Circuit Sports Club

Entry:  Tickets: QAR125 for adults per karting session of 15 minutes (mask included) and QAR25 for kids per karting session of 5 Minutes.

Enjoy fast and furious go-karting action at Losail Circuit Sports Club! Choose from a selection of go-karts and race head-to-head with your competitors for a shot at karting glory.

This karting experience is perfect for competitive groups of friends or families looking for an action-packed weekend.

Kids aged 8-14 years old will be permitted while also considering their body fitness and height (minimum height of 120 cm)

6. Qatar 90K 2019

Dates: 25th January

Timings: 4:30 am

Where: Costa Coffee Corniche

The challenge- 90km starts at Corniche beside Costa Cafe on January 25th, 2019 at 4:30 AM.

After seeing the critical success of the first recorded east to west crossing of Qatar by foot in December 2017, Team Q90K was launched in March 2018.

Team Q90K consists of nineteen women who will take up the challenge to run the 90 km route. In addition to that, fifteen women will also be taking part in relay teams. The event is set to start at 4:30 AM in Corniche beside Costa Cafe and will end in Dhukan Club House by the beach.

The earliest runners are anticipated to take 12-13 hours to reach the destination and the final runners might take as long as 16 hours.

7. Family concert: Nour, A Girl of the Desert

Dates: 25th January

Timings: 5:30 pm

Where: Katara Drama Theatre, Katara Cultural Village

Entry: Ticket price - QAR 75

Enjoy and relax with your family at Katara Drama Theatre as they are set to play Nour, A Girl of the Desert. Buy tickets online from www.qatarphilharmonicorchestra.org/concerts/purchase_tickets

Bonus event

Chocolate, Tea & Coffee Festival 2019

Dates: 30th January to 9th February

Timings: 05:00 pm - 12:00 am

Where: Al Bidda Park 

Entry: Entry is free for all

Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth!

Following the successful debut in 2018, the sweet indulgence Chocolate, Tea & Coffee Festival (CTC) is back in Doha with its second edition.

It's running from 30th January 2019 to 9th February 2019 at Al Bidda Park, so if you are a dessert and caffeine lover it’s time to prepare your taste buds!

The festival is created to bring chocolate, tea and coffee lovers to a unique outdoor venue where everyone can taste and experience the wide variety of different coffee cups, tea blends and assorted chocolates from at least 95 exhibitors.

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