A stellar shopping and entertainment destination has emerged in Katara with the multi-million riyal Magical Festival Village that launched on Thursday.

Spread over 40,000sqm, the European designed village features 400 shopping boutiques from 20 countries, more than 20 restaurants and cafes with a seating capacity for 800 diners and a number of family entertainment options.

True to its name, the Magical Festival Village will be hosting festivals regularly. Set to add excitement to the village, a number of festivals has been lined up including the Smart Science Festival, Fantasy and Laughter Festival, and the Chocolate Cupcake Festival, to name a few.

The streets of the Village will also host free entertainment activities such as daily carnivals, musical corners, and a plethora of other shows that will pop up to surprise visitors.

The village is open for the next three months, from 3pm to 11pm during weekdays, and in the mornings on Friday and Saturday. For the next season, it will open from October to May. (Source)