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.

Where: La Spiga by Paper Moon, W Doha

Dates: Sunday - Friday, 6:00 pm onwards

Starting August 1st, the one-man-band will be making his appearance at La Spiga by Papermoon for a swinging performance you'll want to return for.

Events at QNL

Off the Hook: Knitting and Crochet Circle

A casual gathering of knitters and crocheters get together to work on projects and share skills. You’re welcome to bring your own supplies or to borrow QNL needles and yarn. All skill levels are welcome, including beginners that want to learn. 

You can check-out the QNL collection of knitting and crochet books while you are there!

Language: Arabic and English

When: 2 August 2018, 9:00 - 11:00 am

First come, first served.

The Benefits of Breastfeeding

QNL and Sidra Medicine are collaborating to promote the benefits of breastfeeding with this lecture.

Language: Arabic and English

When: 2 August 2018

10:00 am – 11:00 am (Arabic session)

11:30 am – 12:30 pm (English session)

You can register here.

Young Adults Book Club

Discuss popular books. The first session will be about "Who Moved My Cheese?", get ready.

Language: Arabic and English

When: 2 August 2018, 4:30 - 6:30 pm

The event is fully booked as of now, but you can register to join a waiting list here.

English Calligraphy for Teens

Learn the art of English calligraphy in this training workshop for beginners. The event is for 12 to 18 year-olds

Language: English

When: 3 August 2018, 4:30 - 6:30 pm

The event is fully booked as of now, but you can register to join a waiting list here.

The Creation of Man between the Qur'an and Embryology: a lecture by Dr. Ma’moun Mobayed

Dr. Ma’moun Mobayed, a Consultant Psychiatrist, explores the relationship between science and the Qur’an, and whether there is a relationship between the Qur'an and embryology.

Language: Arabic

When: 4 August 2018, 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Registration is not required as this is an open event.

Arab and German Tales Exhibition

Where: Qatar National Library

Dates: April 17 - August 19

Times: Saturday to Thursday — 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Friday — 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The ‘Arab and German Tales - Transcending Cultures’ exhibition demonstrates how some of the best-known tales from both Arab and German and wider Western cultures developed from common roots, splitting over the centuries to reflect the societies that adopted them.

The exhibition aims to show the transcultural value of narrative traditions as a shared cultural heritage, throwing into focus mutual influences, shared ideas, and cultural transfer between the Arab world and Germany through storytelling.

The exhibition features many rare ancient pieces, including Egyptian tales written on papyri, such as the story of Sinuhe, dating from the XII dynasty.

It also features a cuneiform tablet with the Epic of Gilgamesh from the 13th century BC; stories of the Arabian Nights and the world-renowned fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm.

Examinations of the famed One Thousand and One Nights through the Arabic oral tradition are also included, before it was adapted and amended by European writers such as the Brothers Grimm.

Samples of the original Arabic handwriting of the famous German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe are also presented.

Entry fee: It's free!

The Amazing Acrobat Show

Where: Mall of Qatar

Dates: July 22 - August 4

Times: 12:30 - 7:30

Adding to its robust lineup of free family entertainment, Mall of Qatar is inviting visitors of all ages to be captivated by the astounding acts of The Amazing Acrobat Show. The acro-balance performance take place daily at 12:30 pm, 4:30 pm, and 7:30 pm until the 4th of August.

The Amazing Acrobat Show, exclusively produced for Mall of Qatar, delivers an extraordinary talented act. With fascinating choreographed routines and incredible acro-balance skills, the whole show is backed by an engaging soundtrack that mixes authentic circus and traditional Russian music all with a modern twist.

The acro-balance performance originates from a traditional circus entertainment act called Banquine. The routine involves two or more bases and at least one flyer. In the case of this acrobatic troupe, four male bases form a platform with their arms and hands interlocked which two flyers use as a take-off position for somersaults and other aerial tricks.

Entree Fee: It's free!

For enquiries contact 974 40346000.

Worldwide Brunch at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha

Where: The Lagoon Restaurant, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha

Dates: July 27 - August 31

Times: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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.

The Worldwide Brunch showcases the cuisine of unique culinary destinations: Greece on August 3rd, Italy on August 10th, Turkey on August 17th and finally, Pan America on August 31st.

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 280 per person inclusive of selected house beverages, QAR 180 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.

Dates Festival

Where: Souq Waqif

Dates: July 19 - August 4

Times: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm


The dates festival, sponsored by the Souq Waqif management, is part of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment’s (MME) efforts to maintain the cultural heritage of the country and attract more tourists, in addition to encouraging farmers to preserve and develop their palm trees and keep them in the best shape possible. 


The festival displays all types of Qatari dates and the participating farms display their produce for sale.


This edition of the festival includes a number of forums on relevant issues, a dates exhibition and a competition for household palm trees.
In addition, the MME is conducting a number of workshops to instruct the public on various technical issues involved in palm tree planting.

Qatar Summer Festival Entertainment City

Where: Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC)

Dates: June 25 - September 5

Times: 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Colour your summer at DECC with a spectacle of fun, creativity and smiles! Awesome rides, tonnes of games, life-size fun, and even live shows EVERY day! It’s non-stop entertainment at the Qatar Summer Festival Entertainment City for all ages.

General Entry: QR 15

Gold Pass: QR 135

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