Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) returns again this year, bringing a celebration of gastronomy and entertainment to the people of Qatar. Visitors will enjoy a world of experiences and flavors centered around culture and food.
The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team visited QIFF 2024 and is here to tell you what to check out for your visit!
Qatar International Food Festival 2024 is held at the Family Zone of the Expo 2023 Doha in Al Bidda Park. The Family Zone is the central area of Expo 2023 Doha, between International Zone and Cultural Zone.
There are two entrances to the festival which are the Red Road Gate on the corner of Majlis al Taawoon Street & Mohammad bin Thani Street, and the Rumaila Gate on the corner of Majlis al Taawoon Street & Al Rumailah Street.
The nearest parking areas to QIFF 2024 is Al Corniche South Parking (P5) or Al Corniche North Parking (P6).
The nearest metro station to QIFF 2024 is the Corniche Metro Station, which is a 10-minute walk to the festival.
QIFF 2024 welcomes visitors to an open area full of food options, activations, and entertainment zones!
This year's QIFF brings together different cuisines, flavors, and fusions for a gastronomic festival! You'll find local favorites as well as new eateries from all over the world serving delicacies for the first time in Qatar!
There is also a dedicated section of the festival serving plant-based dishes for vegan foodies.
There are plenty of seating areas as well all around the space so you'll be able to enjoy your meals comfortably!
One of Qatar's favorite weekend markets has opened up at QIFF 2024! Torba Market brings a selection of its pop-up vendors including cafes, farms, and small businesses for visitors to enjoy.
The Heenat Salma Bazaar gives QIFF 2024 visitors cultural experiences and workshops in a boho-chic environment. You'll find organic, farm products for purchase here, too! Some workshops to check out are herbal bundle workshop, palm weaving workshop, pottery workshop, and more!
The talabat booth offers fun food-themed photo booths, free face paintings, and games where you can win vouchers! This is definitely a great place to commemorate your QIFF 2024 experience.
QIFF brings back the popular Dinner in the Sky! Enjoy a truly unique dining experience suspended in the air with impeccable views and delicious dishes. Choose from high tea, sunset flight, dinner in the sky, and midnight flight!
Get more details here - Dinner in the Sky
Head over to the QIFF Stage and enjoy live acts, from kids' shows, and DJs, to musical performances! There are also bean bag chairs available for comfortable seating.
Witness world-class local and international chefs demonstrate their skill and craft as they create delicacies and dishes for the crowd to learn and enjoy.
There are also scheduled workshops and activities for all ages, such as cake decoration for kids, blind tasting competitions, creating your own wrap workshop, and so much more!
Adding to the lively atmosphere at QIFF are the roaming mascots and performers ready to entertain the little ones and pose for photos.
🤩🪂Check out these fantastic visuals of the nightly Paramotor Fireworks at the Qatar International Food Festival!
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QIFF 2024 will also feature new games, Dining in the Sky, and football match screenings.
🗓 8 - 17 February 2024
⌛️ Paramotor Fireworks: 9 pm daily
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End your QIFF experience and watch the paramotor fireworks show light up the skies with spectacular colors and sparks happening every night of the festival at 9 pm.
What are you most excited to experience at QIFF 2024? Let us know in the comments! Do share this article - it keeps us going!
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