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Events

Celebrate Christmas Around the World with Doha Marriott

Site: www.dohamarriott.com
Email: DineDohaMarriott@marriott.com
Venue: Doha Marriott
Phone: 429 8499
Christmas Food from around the world with Christmas Carols and a visit from Santa.

Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet- from 6:30pm to 11:30pm
Christmas Day Brunch Buffet - from 12 noon to 3:00pm
Boxing Day Brunch Buffet - from 12 noon to 3:00pm

24, Dec 2009 - 26, Dec 2009

The Passion for the Art

Site: www.artwansongallery.es
Organisers: Wanson Art Gallery
Venue: The Grand Hyatt Doha
Wanson Art Gallery presents its new project Passion for Art
This project is an idea that has been brewing five years and through the efforts and dedication of professionals in all fields Wanson Art Gallery has launched it's new cultural project.  "Passion for Art", is an ambitious project that aims to disseminate the spirit of the gallery with an international vocation.

"Passion for Art" offers a new approach to understanding the world of art and and enjoy it. And how could it be otherwise, for this purpose Wanson Art Gallery has selected the best and most representative artists for the occasion. The six will be in charge of embodying the proposal beyond the pool Galaria: Valentine Kovatchev, Garry, David & David, Emmanuel Zurini, Christian Sauvegrain and Amador Braojos.
21, Dec 2009 - 29, Dec 2009
Grand Hyatt Doha

Marriott Symphony Choir

Organisers: Marriott Hotel
Venue: Marriott Hotel
What better way to put you in the season's warm and peaceful mood, then some traditional Christmas Carols. Take a seat, sink in, sip into your favorite  drink, and let the Marriott Symphony Choir bring the Christmas spirit to you...
19, Dec 2009 - 24, Dec 2009

High School Musical Live in Doha

Organisers: QMDI Events and Qatar Foundation
Venue: Ceremonial Court, Education City

Tickets available from 3rd December 2009 at:

  • Virgin Megastores (Villagio & Landmark Mall)
  • QMDI Box Office (Sheraton Hotel, Recreation Center - Education City, Souq Waqif)

 

Price Categories:

  • Standard: QR 350.00
  • Premium: QR 500.00
  • Gold: QR 700.00
Door open at 4:00pm and concert will start at 6:00evening.
19, Dec 2009

Al Khaleeji food festival at Sharq Village & Spa

Site: www.sharqvillage.com
Venue: Al Liwan, Sharq Village and Spa
Phone: 425 6666
Experience the flavours of authentic Middle Eastern cuisine at Sharq Village and Spa with Al Khaleeji delights inspired by the traditional regional dishes from the Arabian Gulf.  Led by Executive Sous Chef Hassan Abdallah, the extensive menu will include specialties from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates as well as Oman and Kuwait, featuring perennial favourite main courses of Al Khaleeji cuisine such as roasted lamb ouzzi, shrimps mashkoul, madrouba, and chicken majbous. For a delightful ending, a large selection of sweets such as loqaymate, khanfarouss, and sago will be made in the traditional way by Qatari female chef.

Al Khaleeji week will be available for dinner from 6.30pm to 11pm till December 21. It is priced at QR240 net per person.
18, Dec 2009 - 21, Dec 2009

Celebrate National Day at Doha Marriott

Site: www.dohamarriott.com
Venue: Doha Marriott
On the occasion of Qatar’s National Day, the Doha Marriott is pleased to pass on its best wishes to all Qatari nationals.  To celebrate the National Day, the hotel is featuring a special Brunch on December 18th from 12.00 to 15.00h.   Join them for a cake cutting in the hotel’s lobby at 12 noon.
18, Dec 2009

Old Boat Show at Doha Corniche

Site: www.nationalday2009.com
Organisers: Qatar
Venue: Doha Corniche
Around 8:00am,  24 traditional dhows will sail into Corniche Bay with the accompaniment of traditional Qatari sea songs.
18, Dec 2009

National Day Celebration at the Park

Site: www.nationalday2009.com
Organisers: Vodafone and Iloveqatar.net
Venue: Aspire Park

Sparkles
Vodafone will be passing out sparklers throughout the day, that will be lit together at 5pm.
 
Face Painting and Bouncy Castles
There will be lots of activities for kids to have fun like face painting, free balloons and bouncy castles.

Qatari Food at the Park
Traditional Qatar food like harees and seets will be available for all try out for free!

Traditional Music
Singers, musicians and dancers shall be playing and performing tradittional music.

18, Dec 2009

Fireworks at Corniche

Organisers: Qatar
Venue: Doha Corniche
Fireworks shall light up the Corniche sky for 20 minutes starting at 8:00pm.  As Doha is famous for it's fireworks display be sure not to miss it.
18, Dec 2009

Holiday Shopping Extravaganza

Site: www.whateverittakes.org
Organisers: www.whateverittakes.org
Venue: W Doha East Bay Room from 11:00am - 4:00pm
 This is a one time opportunity to buy limited edition or one off items inspired by celebrity artwork. These gifts have never before been available in the same geographic region. Products include t-shirts, computer accessories, stationary, watches, plates, and alarm clocks, wallets, and bags featuring artwork donated by such celebrities as Sir Paul Smith, Snoop Dogg, Giorgio Armani, Heidi Klum, Coldplay, Kanye West, Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters, Donna Karan, Samuel L. Jackson, Stella McCartney, George Clooney and more!

At this event you may also view the photos of Sara Alshamlan that help change the lives of children in Qatar. And as a special treat get a close up view of Sacha Jafri's Beckham a Celebration painting.
 
Each 25 QR you spend creates 70 Meals for orphaned children in South Afric
18, Dec 2009