With the weekend coming up, we’ve got a few suggestions to keep you entertained and busy for the next three days. Qatar’s got a lot going on, you just need to know where to look, so make the most of your free time and check out these events and venues for something new and fun to do.

Top 5 things to do this weekend:

1. Athr Noon Exhibition

Where: Building 22, Katara Cultural Foundation

Dates: 20 September - 12 October

Times: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Katara is hosting the 'Athr Noon' Exhibition by female Qatari artists Muna Al Bader, Fatima Al Naimi and Jawaher Al Mannai.

2. Bollywood Brunch at Lagoon Restaurant

Savour the exotic flavours of India at this glitzy brunch that brings you all the taste and glamour of bollywood!

Following the success of The Farmers and The Super Hero Brunch last season, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha continues to raise the bar and innovate on the brunch concept with the launch of The Worldwide Brunch at Lagoon Restaurant.

Brunch is overseen by four international Chefs, Executive Chef Satish Yerramilli, Executive Sous-Chef Evangelos Liakouris, Efe Salar, Chef de cuisine at Lagoon Restaurant and Xavier Vautier, Pastry Chef.

Family and friends will be entertained with musical performances while the little ones can join the festive fun with an array of activities, including face painting, balloon twisting, cinema watching and many more.

The Worldwide Brunch is priced at QAR 298 per person inclusive of selected house beverages, QAR 198 per person inclusive of soft beverages, and QAR 90 for children between 5 to 12 years old and complimentary for those below 5.

For reservations and enquiries, contact 974 4484 8000.

3. QAWS Open Day 

Where: Qatar Animal Welfare Society (QAWS)

Date: Friday, 28 September

Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Visit QAW's Shelter Open Day to meet over 300 animals, find out more about the organisation and help some hungry rescues by bringing along a bag of dog or cat biscuits.

Everyone is welcome to come walk a dog, cuddle a cat and chat to the monkeys.

Refreshments and merchandise will be available for sale, the event is free!

For further enquiries, contact QAWS at 974 5539 6074.

Mall of Qatar's Fashion Festival 

Where: Mall of Qatar

Dates: 27 September - 6 October

When: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

The event is free.

Mall of Qatar (MOQ) is hosting a 10-day Fashion Festival. The Ooredoo Stage will host six days of catwalk shows with the newest collections for women, men and children from brands across the mall.

If you're into makeup then the makeup booth at East Gate 1 is a great visit for top tips and tutorials from brands like Pari Gallery, MAC, Debenhams and many more.

You can also visit MOQ's resident Personal Stylist Marta Bevin at her style booth in the Luxury Court for a free body shape analysis, colour consultation, and outfit and trend advice for the coming season.

5. hmv FIFA'19 Football Mania

Where: Mirqab Mall, Al Mirqab Al Jadeed Street, Doha, Qatar

Date: Friday, 28 September

Time: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Entry is free!

For enquiries, contact 974 4412 3727.

Celebrate the launch of the highly anticipated FIFA'19 game at hmv in Mirqab Mall.

There'll be a football tournament, penalty shootout with spot prizes, PS4 giveaway and more to look forward to.

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