Events this week in Qatar: July 23-29
This week promises to be a fun-filled one with multiple events, workshops and activities for everyone. Kids can join the summer camps at Katara or 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum while adults can enjoy some shopping at the Summer Bazaar or Souq Waqif Dates Festival.
If you are looking for things to do this week, here’s Qatar’s line up of exciting events from July 23 – July 29, 2023.
Summer Carnival
Mall of Qatar is all set to elevate your shopping experience this week with its one of a kind summer carnival. Enjoy the rhythmic beats of the summer carnival as you shop at Mall of Qatar! Immerse yourself in a vibrant world of captivating roaming shows, a parade of drummers, jugglers and more.
Date: July 20 –July 29, 2023
Timings: 4 pm, 5:30 pm, 7 pm & 8:30 pm
Location: Mall of Qatar
Access: Free
Summer Bazaar
Step into the Summer Bazaar at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) and discover a wide variety of carpets, abayas, dresses, accessories and more. The Summer Bazaar is ongoing at DECC, Hall 5 and is free for everyone.
Date: July 20 – July 29, 2023
Timings:
- Daily: 10 am – 10 pm
- Friday: 3 pm – 10 pm
Location: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC)
Access: Free entry
Dadu Planet Camp
Looking for fun ways to keep your little ones entertained? Sign them up at the Dadu Planet Camp taking place at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum for children between the ages of 8-12. The camp will take place over five days and will include a variety of exciting activities such as building a rocket, observing and drawing, designing an encampment amongst others. Registrations are required prior to visit.
Date: July 23 – July 27, 2023
Timings: 9 am – 1 pm
Location: 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
Access: QAR 650 per child. Registrations required. Ages 8-12.
Virtual Reality (VR) Workshop
Master your skills in Virtual Reality (VR) by joining the VR Workshop conducted by Mohammed Faraj Al-Suwaidi at M7. At the workshop you will learn to apply its design principles to draft in addition to developing and fabricating your own unique accessory designs using VR and 3D modelling tools. The workshop is ticketed at QAR 460 per person and registrations are required prior to visit.
Date: July 23, 2023
Timings: 4 pm -7 pm
Location: M7, Floor 1 – Creative Learning Space
Access: QAR 460 per person. Registrations required.
Qatar Toy Festival
Have you been to the Qatar Toy Festival as yet? Having sold out in its first week, the Qatar Toy Festival includes a variety of exciting entertainment for everyone. You can meet your favorite characters from Disney Princess, Blippi, CoComelon, Barbie, Hot Wheels and more or enjoy the exciting stage shows and festive roaming acts. Adding to the fun, the festival will also host popular social media influencers from the Gulf. Entrance to the festival is ticketed, with tickets to be bought at Virgin Megastores.
Date: July 13 – August 5, 2023
Timings:
- Daily: 2 pm – 10 pm
- Weekends: 2pm – 11pm
Location: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC)
Access: From QAR 50 per person (Tickets via Virgin Megastores)
Hot Air Balloon Paper Craft Workshop
If your kids enjoy art work, sign them up for the Hot Air Balloon Paper Craft workshop at Katara. The workshop will be carried out in both English and Arabic with a registration fee of QAR 70 per child.
Date: July 24, 2023
Timings: 5 pm – 9 pm
Location: Building 19, Katara Art Studios
Access: QAR 70 per child. Ages 5+. Registrations required
Katara Summer Camp
Katara has planned a variety of activities for children in its annual summer camp. While the camp is free to attend registrations are required.
Date: July 23 – August 15, 2023
Timings: 10 am – 7 pm
Location: Katara South Side
Access: Free. Registrations required.
Contact: 50047041
Souq Waqif Dates Festival
If you are looking to stock up on your dates, the Souq Waqif Dates Festival is back. Organized by the Ministry of Municipality and Souq Waqif management, the festival will feature more than 100 local farms who will showcase their products. Taking place at the Al Ahmed Square in Souq Waqif, the festival is an excellent place to shop for dates, date syrup, date powder, date butter and more.
Date: July 27 – August 5, 2023
Timings:
- Daily: 3 pm – 9 pm
- Weekends: 3 pm – 10 pm
Location: Al Ahmed Square, Souq Waqif
Access: Free
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Volleyball Challenger Cup
For the first time in Qatar and the Middle East, the Volleyball Challenger Cup is all set to take place from July 28 – July 30 at the Aspire Zone, Gymnasium. Eight teams will be participating in the tournament with the final scheduled to take place on July 30, 2023.
Date: July 28-30,2023
Location: Aspire Zone, Gymnasium
Access: Free
3-2-1 Summer Sports Fun Factory
Play, learn and have heaps of fun at the 321 Sports Fun Factory. Held for the first time at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, the Fun Factory aims to build on existing skills while teaching new skills for all participants. You could visit either the morning or afternoon session and enjoy a variety of activities designed for everyone!
Date: July 15 – August 25, 2023
Timings:
- 10 am – 11:30 am
- 4 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
Access: Free
Contact: 3-2-1team@qm.org.qa
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