Exciting weekend coming up. Cheer on Qatar as they take on UAE in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers or explore a vibrant shopping experience at the Lawazim Trade Fair. Participate in art workshops or let your hair down and dance. All this and more, this weekend in Qatar.

Read on to find out where you can head this weekend.

Qatar Vs UAE: 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers

Get ready to support Al Annabi at the Asian Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup match against UAE.

Date: September 5, 2024

Timings: 7 pm

Location: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

Access: Tickets on QFA website

QRS Summer Sizzler 2024 – 4 Race series

QRS Summer Sizzler is back! Get ready for a 4-race challenge at four beautiful parks in Doha! Presented by Z Adventures in collaboration with Qatar Sports For All, QRS Summer Sizzler 2025 offers a range of events for all ages, from an 800M Mini-Kids race to a 5K for adults. The races will be held at Al Rayaan Park, Al Muntaza Park, ​Aspire Park, and Oxygen Park. Each event will take place on accurately measured short courses with multiple laps, and participation is limited to a maximum of 200 athletes per race.

  Date: September 6 – October 4, 2024

Timings: 4 pm – 6 pm

Location: Al Rayyan Park, Al Muntaza Park, Aspire Park, and Oxygen Park

Access: Tickets on Q-Tickets

Philippine Choral Festival: Harmonic Horizons

Enjoy a unique Philippine choral festival in Qatar, showcasing the rich musical heritage of the Philippines while fostering cultural exchange. The event bridges Qatar's diverse cultural landscape with the Philippines' artistry, promoting unity and mutual understanding. Featuring performances by the Maharlikans Vocal Ensemble Philippines, alongside guest performers Qatar Concert Choir, Doha Players, Tanghalang Overseas Pinoy, Liahona Doha Singers, and Sacred Voices, the festival offers a vibrant celebration of music and culture.

Date: September 6, 2024

Timings: 5 pm onwards

Location: QNCC – Auditorium 3

Access: Tickets on Q-Tickets

Copic Markers Workshop at Cass Art Qatar

 Join in for a colourful Copic Markers workshop with talented artist and art instructor Huda Al-Emadi. An accredited trainer in arts and crafts, she holds various art certificates from CGMasterAcademy and has more than a decade of experience in illustration using Copic Markers.

Date: September 7-8

Location:  Fire Station Museum

Timings: 4 pm – 6 pm

Access: Register on www.inq-online.com

Desi Mantra Night

Dance away your weekly stress with Duo guest DJs @darkthedj & @prfctsound as well as @djarunofficial and @djkhizer_official at Mantra at Crowne Plaza, West Bay.

Date: September 5, 2024

Timings: 4 pm – 6 pm

Location: Crowne Plaza, West Bay

Access: Call 55530224 for Reservation

Lawazim Trade Fair

 Look forward to the biggest family shopping experience in Doha at the Lawazim Trade Fair taking place at Doha Exhibition Convention Center from 27 August to 7 September 2024. They have over 120 outlets from 18 countries offering a variety of products for the whole family including perfumes clothes, incense, carpets, soaps & more.

Date: Till September 7, 2024

Timings:  4 pm – 10 pm

Location: Doha Exhibition Convention Center (DECC)

Access: Free

3-2-1 Summer Paralympics Festival

The 2024 Summer Paralympics will take place from August 28 to September 8 in Paris. To celebrate Qatar's participation in the event, the Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM) is pleased to host the 3-2-1 Summer Paralympics Festival. The festival will feature a variety of activities, offering attendees the chance to experience Paralympic sports demonstrations, participate in educational sessions, explore a guided tour of Paralympic history and more.

Date: August 31 – September 5, 2024

Timings:  4 pm – 7 pm

Location: 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum

Access: Free

The Migrants Exhibition

Visit the The Cultural Village Foundation - Katara for the opening of the "Migrants" exhibition by artist Saleh AlQassem.

Date:  September 2 - 14, 2024

Timings:  10 am – 10 pm

Location: Building 18, Gallery 2, Katara

Access: Free

Northern Qatar Beach Cleanup

Join DeapQatar Conversation with your whole family for a new season of beach cleanup. Explore the beautiful beach on Northern Qatar and help to keep it clean. For more details, visit @deapqatar and DM to register.

Date: September 6, 2024

Timings: 4.15 pm

Location: North Qatar Beach

Access: Register on @deapqatar

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