Cafe Ceramique at The Mall hosts another fun and colorful ceramic painting workshop for kids above 5 years old.
For more information, contact 467-1100 or 466-0656.
Event Date: 27 Apr, 2008 Organisers: InterContinental Doha Venue: The Cafe Restaurant at InterContinental Doha Phone: 484 4444 Mobile: Web Site:www.intercontinental.com/doha
Traditional Easter dishes alongside the customary International
buffet, live cooking stations and live music. Children's activities
include eggs painting competition and great egg hunt. Brunch
starts from 12 noon to 4pm.
Dunestock (in association with Doha Players) is an open air
Music Festival held annually at the singing dunes of Qatar,
featuring local expatriate bands and musicians. Everyone
involved in organising Dunestock does it for free (including the
performers) and all proceeds go to the Doha Players theatre
rebuilding fund.
It's a family event providing the following facilities:- Large
stage, professional lighting/sound, food stalls, bouncy castles,
A/C WC facilities, over night camping area, first aid/
merchandise tent, organised parking and 24 hour security. The
stage faces a crescent shaped sand dune creating an
amphitheatre effect. Psychedelic lighting projected onto the
dunes after dark, and much much more. There's now a new
asphalt road that takes you all but 200m from the site, 2wd is
not a problem.
Give me five! for peace, love & unity
The concept is bringing all the Filipino community into UNITY, by showing their “handprints” on the large canvass that signifies the colors of the Philippine national flag.
Event Date: 12 Feb, 2008 Organisers: Qatar Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (QTEA) Mobile: Web Site:www.dohajewels.com
The event will last for six days from 12th to 17th February 2008
and will host leading international and local firms to showcase
their latest products and artistic new models of jewels and
watches.
The 5th Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition will be much
larger in size, covering over 11,000 sqm of exhibition space,
approximately 73% of the total exhibition area.
Event Date: 04 Apr, 2008 Organisers: Ras Laffan Industrial City Venue: Al Khor Community Beach Club Web Site:www.raslaffan.com
On the 4th of April 2008, RLC along with its proud end users,
partners, contractors and the Qatar Cycling Federation are
looking forward to support the Qatar National Cancer Society
during the second RLC Charity Bike Ride and Carnival. Bring your
families to the Al Khor Community Beach Club for an enjoyable
day filled with beach games, activities and support the cancer
research.
From 8:00am to 4:00pm
The distance of the bike ride is 12kn and should take 30min to
an hour to finish.
Event Date: 04 Apr, 2008 Organisers: Mohammmed Jamil - KAA Engineering and Trading. Venue: Opposite the new catholic church on the open ground at Abu Hamour Phone: 535 7371, 556 0058 and 567 4767
From noon to sunset.
Opposite the new catholic church on the open ground. With lots
of competitions, it is open to all ages. There will also be stalls
selling food as well as kites.
Held at venues throughout Doha, including the Visual Arts Centre, Alwaseel auditorium - Ritz Carlton, the city centre and a number of shopping malls, the annual cultural festival brings together theatre, poetry, music, dance, exhibitions, lectures and much more.
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Watch out for the Heritage Village, presenting local shows such as the popular "men jump" (alardah) and the exhibition programme at the Visual Art Centre, which ranges from photography, video and installation to sculpture and other artistic work. Theatre events include a variety of plays, ballet and opera performances, from internationally renowned shows like La Traviata to local theatrical interpretations.
Event Date: 01 Jun, 2008 Organisers: Intercontinental Hotel Venue: café Restaurant Phone: 484 4919 Mobile: Web Site:www.intercontinental.com
Ever thought of your kids cooking up dinner for you?
Try their ability at the Café Restaurant every Saturday lunch, you might discover a chef in the family.
Event Date: 21 Jun, 2008 Organisers: Intercontinental Hotel Venue: Za Moda Italian Restaurant Phone: 484 4919 Mobile: Web Site:www.intercontinental.com
Italian cusine on offer. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Live entertainment every evening except Mondays.
Event Date: 21 Jun, 2008 Organisers: Six Senses Spa Venue: Sharq Village & Spa Hotel Phone: 425 6969 Mobile: Web Site:www.sixsenses.com
“BEAT THE HEAT” at the Six Senses Spa at Sharq Village & Spa
BEAT THE HEAT THIS SUMMER with wellness, health and fitness at the Six Senses.
Have a chance to cool down this summer
at Sharq and get pampered in luxurious
surroundings, indulge in excellent age-old
traditional treatments or enjoy a cooling
massage. Just put your feet
up and relax in the cool confines of the
Six Senses Spa at Sharq Village & Spa to
celebrate the summer season.
Summer Membership Packages (June 21 through September 21, 2008)*
Single for 3,250 QR*
Couple for 4,650 QR*
Family for 5,050 QR
Benefits:
Free fitness assessment with the personal trainer
10% off treatments (not applicable to packages or to seasonal offers)
Access to the Pool and Beach at Sharq Village & Spa
Summer in Doha need not be a season to get hot about. With this Six Senses Spa offer at
cool prices, you are sure to come out looking and feeling good.
Event Date: 15 Jul, 2008 Organisers: Qatar Tourism and Exhibitions Authority Venue: Heritage Village Mobile:
An event that familiarizes you to the culture and traditions of the Qatari people through experiencing the lifestyle of a valuable era in Qatar's history.
The Terry Fox run is held annually in 50 countries and is
dedicated to raising money for cancer research. All ages are
welcome and you can walk, run, bike, blade or push a stroller.
Registration starts at 12:30pm and the run starts at 2:00pm at
Education City next to Qatar Academy.
Event Date: 09 May, 2008 Organisers: Qatar Federal Association Venue: Qatar Sports Club Phone: 5502699 Mobile: Fax: 4944506 Web Site:www.qatarathletic.com
Qatar federal association is hosting the Qatar Athletic Super Grand Prix which will be held on May 9th at Qatar Sports Club.It is a 1 day event only.
200 athletes will take part. There are12 events for men and 9 for women. Qatar will have 16 athletes competing. The majority of athletes taking part in the event will also be seen at the Olympics in Beijing later this year.
Event Date: 05 Mar, 2008 to 08 Mar, 2008 Organisers: Doha Players Venue: CNAQ - Duhail campus Phone: 4474911 Web Site:www.dohaplayers.com
"The King and I", performance dates will be
Wednesday 5th, Thursday 6th March at 7pm and Friday 7th,
Saturday 8th, 2.30pm and 7pm. At the College of the North
Atlantic.
Tickets will be Adults QR70, Child QR30.
Event Date: 28 Feb, 2008 to 09 Mar, 2008 Organisers: National Council for Culture, Arts and Heritage Venue: Various Locations Web Site:www.dohafestival.net
Event Date: 23 Mar, 2008 to 27 Mar, 2008 Organisers: Doha Youth Theatre Phone: Paul: 5315753, Kelly: 5084223, Natalie: 5315682
Doha Youth Theatre hosts a one week Intensive Theatrical
Workshop from 10am to 4pm. Open to all young people aged 11-
17 from any background in Qatar. If you enjoy singing, acting,
movement or technical theatre or if you want to develop your
performance skills, this is an excellent oppurtunity.
Registration closes Saturday 8th March and costs QAR1000 per
person.
Event Date: 02 Apr, 2008 to 08 Apr, 2008 Organisers: QATAR Diabetes Association (QDA) in collaboration with Aspire Academy for Sports Excellence Venue: the Youth Hostel Association, Aspire
QATAR Diabetes Association (QDA) in collaboration with Aspire
Academy for Sports Excellence will organise the second diabetes
prevention camp for the youth from April 2 to 8 at the Youth
Hostel Association, Aspire.
Among the camp participants are 25 obese adolescents with
first degree family history of diabetes and high body mass index
(BMI) values.
The objective of the camp is to introduce the youngsters to the
benefits of embracing a healthy lifestyle as a means of
preventing obesity and diabetes, which are both widespread in
the country.
The programme consists of providing a healthy reduced calorie
diet and an active exercise schedule to initiate weight loss,
including football, basketball, volleyball, walking and swimming.
Event Date: 15 Apr, 2008 to 16 Apr, 2008 Venue: Virgin Mega Store Mobile: 5943183 Address: Villagio Mall
A show for kids. Barry Benson the 'BEE' character from the Bee
movie is here to perform. Kids can enjoy, take photographs with
the 'Bee' and also recieve goodies. The show is from 6:00pm
onwards.
Event Date: 13 Apr, 2008 to 17 Apr, 2008 Organisers: Qatar Scientific Club Venue: Qatar Scientific Club
An Exhibition featuring some of the latest products and
technology along with locally designed Scientific gagets is on
display at the Qatar Scientific Club. The exhibition is open from
8:00am to 1:00pm and 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
Event Date: 13 Feb, 2008 to 20 Apr, 2008 Venue: Next to Orry statue on the Corniche
Children can explore the biomechanics of complex animal robots
to discover how real animals work, thanks to a touring exhibit,
"The Robot Zoo."
Open from 8am to 8pm (2pm to 9pm Fridays), they have an
entrance fee of QR5.
Event Date: 15 Apr, 2008 to 21 Apr, 2008 Organisers: City Centre Venue: City Centre Phone: 4839990
On the 100th Aniversary of Robots, City Centre celebrates with
an exibition where Robots will clash live at the City Centre. Kids
have a chance to enjoy the workshop and participate in the
competition. The timing is from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Event Date: 01 Jun, 2008 to 30 Jun, 2008 Organisers: Intercontinental Hotel Venue: Intercontinental Hotel Phone: 484 4035 Web Site:www.intercontinental.com
Summer Break Special Offers at the Intercontinental Hotel.
Event Date: 20 Jul, 2008 to 02 Aug, 2008 Organisers: Qatar Tourism and Exhibition Authority Venue: Held in various malls in Doha Web Site:www.dohasummerfestival.com
The Deakles family loves music and entertainment in a musical and fun filled environment
Event Date: 15 Jul, 2008 to 05 Aug, 2008 Venue: City Center, Villagio, The Mall, Landmark, Hyatt Plaza Mobile: Web Site:www.dohasummerfestival.com
The Doha Summer Festival 2008 seems like the perfect
opportunity for the next QL photo shoot. So if you're not one
of the lucky ones who has escaped Doha for the summer you
can alleviate your boredom by getting down to the
participating venues and taking some snaps.
The competition will be limited to the events taking place in
the shopping malls. There's a full schedule of what's
happening on the official website;
www.dohasummerfestival.com
and also on Qatar Happening;
www.qatarhappening.com
As an added incentive, a selection of the photos will be
posted on the Qatar Happening website and the winning
photo will appear in the September issue of the Qatar
Happening magazine.
The International Exhibition Centre and other venues around
the city of Doha are the stages for the Summer Wonders
festival. The popular event attracts around 40,000 visitors
every year and features music, dance and circus
performances from around the world, re-enactments,
parades, fireworks, shopping bargains and a number of cool
educational activities.
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The programme varies slightly every year, keeping the crowd
coming back. Successful initiatives, generally held at the
Exhibition Centre, have included a replica of the rainforest,
an Antiques Village, taking visitors back to Qatar's Bedouin
past, and Beshara Iceland, an indoor snow village recreating
a typical winter environment in northern countries.
Please visit the Qatar tourism website for the latest updates
on this year's event.
Event Date: 20 Sep, 2008 to 20 Sep, 2008 Venue: Al Anood Clubhouse, Al-Jazi Phone: 411 3567
The Cub Scout Pack 3947 is part of the Direct Service council of
the Boys Scouts of America. All boys between the ages of 7 and
11 years are welcome to join.
Tiger Cubs Year 2 (or 7 yrs old), Wolf Cubs Year 3(or 8 yrs old),
Bear Cubs Year 4(or 9 yrs old), Webelos Years 5/6 or (10/11 yrs
old).
Please arrive promptly at 9:00am for pre-registration Parent's
Meeting.
Event Date: 01 Sep, 2008 to 01 Oct, 2008 Organisers: Movenpick Tower & Suites Venue: Movenpick Tower & Suites, West Bay Phone: 496 6600 Web Site:www.moevenpick-doha-tower.com
Celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan at Movenpick Tower & Suites where 5% of their Iftar revenue will be donated to the Dhreima Qatar Orphan Foundation.
For QR 650 per night in a deluxe room including buffet breakfast or Sohour.
At Animato the Iftar buffet is QR 150++ per person.
