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Things to do with kids in Qatar

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Looking for ways to keep your kids entertained? Here are a few of the many activities that Qatar has to offer.

The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) brings you a list of 10 activities that you could let your kids experience and make some memories.

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KidZania Doha

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Combining entertainment and education, this spot lets your kids deep-dive into their career interests and explore a mini-city. They can have fun trying their hands on being doctors, firefighters, chefs, and so much more!

  • Price: 0 to 1 year - Free | 2 to 3 years - QR 95 | 4 to 16 years - QR 160 | 17 years and above (adult) - QR 95
  • Timing: Monday to Wednesday - 3 pm till 8 pm | Thursday - 2 pm till 10 pm | Friday - 1 pm till 10 pm | Saturday - 10 am till 8 pm | Sunday - Closed
  • Instagram: @kidzania.doha

Souq Waqif

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Souq Waqif offers many exciting activities for kids. Your kids can enjoy animal interactions with a donkey or pony or ride a camel in an open space.

  • Timing: Saturday to Thursday - 7 am to 9 am

Al Thuraya Planetarium - Katara

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It's no secret that all things outer space are a source of fascination for many kids. Take your child to the Al Thuraya Planetarium and let them get lost in this space dedicated to planets, spacesuits, rockets & more!

RELATED: A quick guide to visiting the Al Thuraya Planetarium (plus photos!)

  • Price: Free
  • Timing: Sunday to Wednesday - 10 am till 10 pm | Friday - 1:30 pm till 12 am
  • Website: www.katara.net

Katara Beach

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Within the city reach Katara Beach offers the ideal combination for kids who love their time in the water and like exploring play areas.

Keep the kids engaged with the multiple toys and activities along a beachside or even accompany them to some water sports.

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  • Note: The admission fees only provide beach and play area access. Other activities will be chargeable, and tickets will have to be bought from Gate no. 8.
  • Price: Children under 17 years old - Free | Adults - QR 10 (All other activities will be an extra charge)
  • Timing: Daily - 3:30 pm till 11 pm (water activities & swimming ends by sunset)
  • Website: www.katara.net

North Sedra Farm

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If you've got a little one with a keen interest in nature, animals, farming and things of the sort; then North Sedra Farm could be one of the places to go

In a traditional setting, the farm offers many activities for kids, like goat petting, turtle feeding, pony rides, cucumber picking & so much more!

There are many other farms & natural reserves in Qatar, get to know them here- Farms and nature reserves to visit in Qatar

  • Price:
    • QR 20 per visitor | Children under 2 years enter for free
    • QR 50 for 6 coupons to be used on feeding and other activities
  • Timing: Friday & Saturday - 12:30 pm to 8 pm
  • Instagram: @northsedra.qa

Baladna Park

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Based on one of Qatar's most prominent dairy farms, Baladna Park offers an array of kids' activities like foot billiards, an exciting play zone, a mini-zoo, ziplining, and so much more.

You could even give your kids a chance to try their hands on a simulated cow-milking experience and take them on tour to the 'Visitor Hall', where they can look at the farm's mechanised milking process.

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    • Price: QR 35 adults (13 years and above) | QR 55 per child (3 to 12 years old) | Below 13 free
      • Admission fees include activities like foot billiards, a jumping castle, the kid's play area, a reptile cave and the mini-zoo.
      • Activities like zip-lining, pottery, simulated cow-milking and archery will have extra charges.
      • Visitor Hall access is free of cost. It is operational from 10 am to 6 pm, but cow spotting will be subjective to the milking rotation.
    • Timing: Sunday to Wednesday - 10 am till 7 pm | Friday - 12:30 pm till 8 pm | Saturday - 10 am till 8 pm
    • Instagram: @baladnapark

    Storytelling - Maktaba Qatar

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    Let your kids enjoy the world of reading with group interactive storytelling sessions at Maktaba Qatar. The session starts with some free play before the storytelling and ends with an engaging session of arts & crafts.

    • Price: QR 60 (Session duration of 2 hours 30 mins)
    • Timing: Morning session - 9:30 am till 12 pm (1 to 4-year-olds) | Afternoon session: 2:30 pm till 5 pm (5 - 6 years olds)
    • Instagram: @maktabaqatar

    Go-Kart - Gondolania Theme Park

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    Located within the theme park 'Gondolania', this indoor go-karting track gives your kids a first-hand experience of high-speed racing.

    • Price: QR 70 - Children & Adults (Only allowed for children above the height of 4.5 ft) | Additional QR 20 for the helmet
    • Timing: Saturday to Wednesday - 10 am till 11 pm | Thursday & Friday - 10 am till 12 am
    • Instagram: @gondolania

    Trampo Extreme Qatar

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    Trampo Extreme Qatar provides a great thrill to kids with activities like free jumping areas, wall climbing, indoor ziplining and others.

    • Price: Jumping - QR 80 per hour (3 to 5 years), QR 90 per hour (6 years and above) | Sky Trail - QR 60 (30 mins) | Sky Trail Junior (120 cm & below) - QR 50 (30 mins) | Soft Play - QR 70 (3 hours) | All activities - QR 200 (2 hours)
    • Timing: Sunday to Wednesday - 1 pm till 10 pm | Thursday & Friday - 1 pm till 11 pm | Saturday - 10 am till 10 pm
    • Instagram: @trampoqatar

    3-2-1 Qatar Olympic & Sports Museum

    10 things to do with kids in Qatar
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    For children who are sports enthusiasts, the museum galleries are amusing in themselves, and the activity zone gives children a chance to try out many interactive, engaging tasks like rowing and more.

    This museum tour will surely go in their books of favourite museums.

    RELATED: Things to check out at 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum

    • Price: Children (Age 16 and under) - Free | Adults - QR 100
    • Timing: Saturday to Thursday - 9 am till 7 pm | Fridays - 1.30 pm till 7 pm
    • Instagram: @321qosm

    Pottery class - Clay Encounters

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    This one is for the crafty! Allow your kids to get a hands-on experience in pottery with a session that lets them warm up with plate-making on a table, after which they progress to the pottery wheel, where they can choose to make a bowl, vase or cup.

    The session also gives them the chance to admire their finished product, as they can decorate it as they please.

    Note: The session schedule varies therefore should be confirmed, and advance payment will be required at the time of booking.

    • Price: QR 185 (45-60 mins session duration)
    • Timing: Subject to schedule
    • Instagram: @clay_encounters

    Lusail Winter Wonderland

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    Lusail Winter Wonderland on Al Maha Island is one of the latest additions to Qatar's entertainment destinations. Within the Lusail Winter Wonderland, there will be numerous rides, arcade games and even a space dedicated to the famous kid's edutainment program- CoComelon.

    Get to know other places in the area that can be visited- Must visit places near Lusail Stadium

    • Note: Opening date and ticket prices of the Lusail Winter Wonderland are yet to be announced.
    • Timings: 5:30 pm till 12 am (Weekdays) | 5:30 pm till 1 am (Weekends)
    • Location: Al Maha Island, Lusail City
    • Instagram: @lusail.winterwonderland

    Hayya Fan Zone 2022 - Lusail Promenade

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    If you are looking to keep kids entertained during the World Cup, you could head to the Hayya Fan Zone 2022 at the Lusail Promenade.

    This family-friendly fan zone has an ice rink and other exciting activities and shows for children.

    Get to know other fan zones and activities during the World Cup- What's in store for you at the World Cup Fan Zones

    • Note: This fan zone will be operational from 20 November to 18 December 2022.
    • Tickets: Entry fee and ticketed activations (as per Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy)
    • Timings: Daily - 12 pm to 1 am
    • Location: Lusail Marina Promenade

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