Looking for places to enjoy race festivities outside the track? Several places in Qatar are hosting exciting events that will rev up your excitement for a fantastic race weekend!

The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team has compiled a list of places to check out. Enjoy!

Race Weekend Party at B-Lounge Doha

B-Lounge Doha at The Ritz-Carlton welcomes race fans to enjoy the race weekend festivities at an exclusive party on 6 October 2023. The Ritz-Carlton is the official hotel partner of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team and will have its race car parked on the premises for guests to snap a fun photo as well.

• Location: The Ritz-Carlton Doha, West Bay Lagoon
• Dates:
  • Race Weekend Party: Friday, 6 October 2023, 11 pm onwards
  • F1 race car: Until 9 October 2023
• Price:
  • Soft package at QR 200
  • Enhanced package at QR 395
  • Premium package at QR 495
• Contact: +974 5080 4421
• Instagram: @bloungedoha, @ritzcarltondoha

Watch the races at The Pearl Island Amphitheatre

Watch all the racing action on a big screen and superior sound system at The Pearl Island Amphitheatre! You'll feel like you're watching right at the track, watching every twist and turn.

• Location: Porto Arabia, The Pearl Island
• Dates:
  • 6 October 2023: 4 pm - 10 pm
  • 7 October 2023: 3:30 pm - 10 pm
  • 8 October 2023: 7 pm - 10 pm
• Price: It's free!
• Contact: 800 6222
• Instagram: @thepearlqatar

Enjoy race activities at The Pearl Island

Immerse yourself in thrilling motorsport activities with state-of-the-art race simulators, race highlights screening, face painting, and more!

• Location: Qanat Quartier, The Pearl Island
• Dates: 5 - 8 October 2023, from 5:30 pm - 11 pm
• Price: It's free!
• Contact: 800 6222
• Instagram: @thepearlqatar

Race Events at B12 Beach Club

Celebrate the festivities beachside at B12 Beach Club where you can see the BWT Alpine F1® Team Showcar up close and even meet some of the world's iconic athletes, such as RCB cricket captain Faf de Plessis and PSG and Brazil legend Ronaldinho!

• Location: West Bay
• Dates: Until 8 October 2023
  • 5 October 2023 - 3:30 - 6 pm – RCB cricket captain Faf de Plessis meet and greet
  • 7 October 2023 - 12 pm - 1:30 pm – PSG and Brazil legend, Ronaldinho meet and greet
• Price:
  • Standard (Weekday) - QR 75
  • Standard (Weekend) - QR 100
  • VIP (Weekday) - QR 150
  • VIP (Weekend) - QR 200
• For booking: www.discoverqatar.qa/beach-clubs

Watch the races live at The Bistro by B12

Witness all the action on the track while you enjoy delicious food and drinks by the beach at The Bistro by B12!

• Location: West Bay, B12 Beach Club
• Dates:
  • 6 October 2023 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (First Practice), 8 pm - 9 pm (Qualifying Session)
  • 7 October 2023 from 4 pm - 4:44 pm (Sprint Shootout), 8:30 pm - 9 pm (Sprint)
  • 8 October 2023 from 8 pm - 10 pm (Grand Prix)
• Price:
  • Brunch by the Sea - QR 280
  • Sundown by the Sea - QR 180
• For booking: www.discoverqatar.qa/beach-clubs

Event Motor Valley menu at Alba by Enrico Crippa

Enjoy the thrill of the races with each bite from Alba by Enrico Crippa's exclusive Event Motor Valley, to fill you up for an amazing race weekend!

• Location: Alba by Enrico Crippa, Raffles Doha
• Dates: 6 - 8 October 2023 from 7 pm - 11 pm
• Price: QR 390 for a 4-course menu
• Contact: +974 4030 7100
• Instagram: @albabycrippa, @rafflesdoha

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Cassandra Pallagud

Content Writer

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