Summer in Qatar’s dazzling offers and activities
Summer in Qatar is a memorable season for the whole family packed with a broad range of entertainment options for all tastes and ages including Eid festivities, mall activations, movies premieres, stage shows, theme parks, and more.
In addition to that, unbeatable discounts on travel & hospitality combined with dazzling shopping deals, promotions and packages offer a complete summer experience.
Entertainment and family fun
Eid Celebrations
Katara Cultural Village is hosting an array of activities during Eid from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, including a musical show presented by the Police Training Institute, a children’s play “The Cake Vendor”, a cartoon character’s show, gifts for guests, and spectacular fireworks. Visitors at Katara can enjoy the fireworks show from 10:00 pm during all the four days of Eid-al-Fitr.
Souq Waqif and Souq Al-Wakrah Eid festival are featuring cultural performances, musical acts, and family shows during five days of Eid-al-Fitr.
Entertainment City at DECC
The SiQ centerpiece and family favorite returns this year. Occupying 29,000 m2 of indoor space at the DECC, it features exciting rides, skill games, video games, live entertainment shows, food court and pop-up shops from the first day of Eid until July 13.
Family shows
Special shows for kids to be staged at QNCC: ‘Smurfs’ on July 18-20 and ‘Hello Kitty’ on July 25-27, Blue Man on August 14-17.
Mall Entertainment – free for all visitors
There is also special entertainment shows and roaming activities taking place across all the partner malls including Balloon Stilt Walker, Meet & Greet with characters from movies premiering this summer: Toy Story 4, Spider-Man- Far From Home, Angry Birds 2, Captain Marvel, Hulk, Tom & Jerry, Titan the Robot, Ant-Man, Black Panther, and Ugly Dolls.
Jeem TV & Baraem TV will also be doing live shows in various malls.
In addition to these activities, most partner malls are also offering unique entertainment and edutainment programs for different age groups:
-Lagoona Mall: Aladdin show during Eid-al-Fitr & the Little Mermaid during Eid-al-Adha.
-Mirqab Mall: Family Fun Circus during Eid Al-Fitr and different edutainment activities throughout summer including Fitness Friday’s classes.
-Doha Festival City: Original Monopoly human-sized game during Eid-al-Fitr and special activations through summer at Trimoo Parks: activities in Angry Birds World, sports competitions at VIRTUOCiTY™ and the opening of their new snow-themed park Snow Dunes in July.
-Tawar Mall: Toon weekend in June, Sports Mania in June-July and Heritage week in July.
-Mall of Qatar: Dora and Ice Age sing-along events, superheroes costume competitions, and Meet & Greet Justice League during this Eid.
-Al Khor Mall: Activities for children along with cultural performances of Arda, Arabic Dabke and Tannoura Dance.
-Hyatt Plaza: Folklore Shows (Palestinian & Jordanian) during Eid-al-Fitr and a Cinderella story stage show on August 11-15.
Children can have loads of fun at their favorite theme parks across Qatar with special summer deals at VIRTUOCiTY™, Angry Birds World, Snow Dunes™ (opens mid-July) at Doha Festival City, KidzMondo Doha at Mall of Qatar, Megapolis and Minipolis at the Pearl-Qatar, Circusland at Landmark Mall, Go Fun and Power Loads at Gulf Mall, BOUNCE at Tawar Mall.
Offers & discounts
Qatar Airways deals: 25% discount on flights to Doha between May 30 to August 15 along with a 25% discount on Al Maha airport Meet and Assist/Lounge services.
Hospitality offers: 12 hotels from Katara Hospitality, Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels, Al Najada Hotel, Souq Al Wakra hotel from Al Rayyan Project Management, and 9 hotels from Marriott International are participating in this year’s program and offering 25% discount on the best available rate on accommodation from June 4 – August 16.
Fraser Suites West Bay, The Curve, Wyndham Grand, Regency Doha, La Cigale, Oryx Rotana, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Torch, Al Aziziyah Boutique Hotel, and Amari Doha are also participating in Summer in Qatar by offering up to 25% discount.
Katara Hospitality is offering an exclusive 40% discount for the residents of Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait.
Qatar Museums Culture Pass discounts on SiQ activities, retail, and access to cultural and community classes. Members can avail of special discounts at Trimoo Parks, QSports, KidzMondo Doha, Megapolis, Minipolis, Go Fun, Circusland, Power Loads, Bounce, Kidzania, live shows, concerts, and others.
Shopping Promotions
Up to 70% discount and other promotions offered across nine participating malls: Doha Festival City, Mall of Qatar, Lagoona Mall, Landmark Mall, Gulf Mall, Tawar Mall, AlKhor Mall, Hyatt Plaza, and AlMirqab Mall.
Each QAR 200 spend qualifies for one of the three raffles draws total worth over 2 million Qatari Riyals cash and car prizes with a MacLaren as the grand prize.
Entertainment shows and fun for all
From glittering live performances by international, regional and Bollywood singers and actors to shows by world-renowned comedians ─ a series of exciting events are lined up to rock summer.
Celebrate Eid-al-Fitr with the stars and dine with Ziad Bourji and Adam on June 6 at La Cigale Hotel.
Enjoy performances by Bollywood celebrities at the Bollywood Music Festival on June 21-22 at Lusail Indoor Arena.
EDM artist and DJ-producer Marshmello will perform for the first time in Qatar on July 25 at QNCC.
World-renowned comedians are set to perform again this year at the ever-popular Doha Comedy Festival on July 12 at QNCC.
Arabic Music sensation Kadim al Sahir returns to Qatar for a memorable performance on August 16-17 at QNCC.
Star-studded South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2019 is expected to be attended by megastars from the industry including Bollywood power couple and heartthrobs on August 15-16 at Lusail Indoor Arena.
Summer camps and community engagement
Season-long summer camps, classes, and fun activities for different age groups will keep kids and youth active through sports, art and science classes.
-Summer camp conducted by QNTC, MoI (Sports Police Federation) and Qatar Foundation will take place at Education City from 30 June – 25 July. Free of charge for a total of 500 children.
-Paris Saint-Germain Academy summer camps at West Bay, Al Waab, and Al Wakra throughout summer from June 4 – August 16.
-Police Summer Training by Police College from June 29 – August 8
-Youth Centre and Cultural Activities by MOCS at various malls throughout summer.
-Aspire Summer Camp for kids from July 7-31.
-Qatar Foundation’s Mukhayamna summer camps at Awsaj Academy and Qatar Academy in Al Wakra and Al Khor, Community summer camp at Recreation Centre, Education City and Diabetes Prevention camp at QDA from June 23 – July 18.
-Fusion Camps at different locations throughout summer. To register: www.moleculardoha.com/fusion-camps/
-Qatar Museum’s calligraphy workshops, treasure hunt, and Saturday coloring at MIA throughout summer, and art lessons and educational summer camp at Mathaf during July-August.
-Bayieat Al Kaeak stage play and various exhibitions throughout summer at Katara Cultural Village from the first day of Eid-al-Fitr until June 9.
-Qatar Petroleum summer camps from July 7– August 8
-Basketball Camp Qatar with L.A. Lakers Lonzo Ball at HBKU from July 18-20
-Campus kicks off in Tawar Mall on August 9-10
-Doha Workers Cricket Cup at Messaieed Sports Club from June 15 – July 30.
For more information, visit summerinqatar.qa
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