The weekend calendar includes a variety of outdoor events to enjoy under Qatar’s winter weather.
From world-famous automotive festival FuelFest, extended Brouq Events, to the honey exhibition, Qatar’s weekend calendar is packed with events for all.
With so many events to choose from, Doha News has compiled five worth experiencing this weekend.
1. FuelFest Qatar
Thrill seekers will get the chance to enjoy the world-famous automotive festival, FuelFest, for the first time in Qatar on Friday.
Inspired by action film franchise Fast & Furious, FuelFest is set to showcase supercars while featuring live performances by American rapper Busta Rhymes as well as rapper and actor Ludacris.
Attendees will get the chance to witness Fast & Furious cast appearances, including actor Jason Statham.
Tickets can be purchased online.
Date: January 23
Time: Doors open 1:00pm
Location: Katara South Parking
Tickets: Required, free for children aged under 12
2. Souq Waqif International Honey Exhibition
For those looking for a rather different experience this weekend, they can head straight to the Souq Waqif for the International Honey Exhibition. The exhibition features various honey types and products from 21 participating countries across 100 booths.
Date: January 22–31
Time: 9:00am–12:00pm and 4:00pm–9:00pm
Location: Eastern Square, Souq Waqif
Tickets: not required
3. Qatar International Food Festival
Foodies have the last chance to visit the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) this weekend. The event is offering a wide range of cuisines from all over the world as well as trending dishes for visitors to taste while walking around the 974 stadium precinct.
Some of the things worth experiencing include food eating competitions and live performances among others.
Date: Until January 24
Time: Weekdays: 4:00pm–11:00pm
Thursday–Saturday: 3:00pm–1:00am
Location: 974 stadium precinct
Tickets: not required
4. Brouq Events
Those who missed out on the chance to enjoy the Brouq Events can still do so this weekend as it has extended until January 10.
The event features an array of activities for visitors to enjoy, access to expanded family areas, cultural workshops, live performances, an outdoor cinema, a mini safari experience along with many other activities.
Booking details and further details can be found online.
Date: Until February 10
Time: Weekdays: 2:00pm–9:00pm
Fridays: 1:00pm–9:00pm
Saturdays: 10:00am–9:00pm
Location: Zekreet
Tickets: required
5. Qatar Kite Festival
This weekend is the last chance to enjoy the Qatar Kite Festival. The event offers a colourful display of kites that visitors can enjoy flying.
Visitors also have the chance to participate in interactive kite-making workshops among other activities under Qatar’s breezy winter weather while enjoying food and refreshments.
Date: January 15–24
Time: Weekdays: 3:00pm–10:00pm
Weekend: 10:00am–10:00pm
Location: Mina Park, behind the Terminal
Tickets: not required
