The ILQ team wishes everyone a happy new year! We have exciting events lined up for you the very first week of the year 2017! From international tennis opens to shopping festivals, and more! We've got you covered. Stay tuned for our events list coming out next week as well (it's weekly). Keep following ILQ for more event updates and information!
January 2 Monday - January 8 Sunday
Qatar Exxonmobil Open 2017 — Monday - Saturday
This year marks the tournament’s 25th anniversary, which has paved the way since 1993 for the ATP World Tour’s 250 series. The season-opening event will see world number one defending champion Andy Murray go head-to-head with world number two, Serbia’s Novak Djokovic.
Tickets for the Qatar ExxonMobil Open matches are available at Landmark, City Center, and Villaggio Malls, or directly from the kiosk at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex.
Ticket purchase: Online/At stores
Price: Varies based on seats and event
Venue: Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex
Time: Evening
For more information visit: http://www.qatartennis.org/tournaments/index/106/qatar-exxonmobil-open-2017.html
Mahaseel Festival at Katara — Tuesday - Saturday
The Cultural Village Foundation Katara invites you to freshly pick your groceries at its very own “Mahaseel Festival”!
Ticket purchase: No tickets needed
Price: It’s free
Venue: Parking area 5, Katara Cultural Village
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
For more information visit: http://www.katara.net/en/whats-on/events/Festivals/Mahaseel%20festival/2237
Ladies Training Days at Losail International Circuit — Tuesday
Starting from today, Losail International Circuit will be hosting Ladies Training Days.
Twice a month, the Losail track will be open only for ladies to be able to exercise in one of the largest venues in Doha with privacy as well as enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.
Bicycles and gear will be available so ladies won’t have to bring their personal cycles from home. There will be special trainers available to provide yoga lessons, a mini-bootcamp; walking, jogging and other activities, as well as a special allocated area for children.
*Please note only boys under 9 years of age will be allowed inside the track.*
Ticket purchase: No tickets needed
Price: It’s free!
Venue: Losail International Circuit, Doha
Time: 5:00 pm
Visit their website for more details: http://www.lcsc.qa
Karting & Minimoto at Losail Circuit Sports Club — Thursday and Friday
The Karting and Minimoto track at Losail International Circuit is open for the public. It can also be opened for private companies (upon request and availability).
Track Schedule: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Helmet mask QAR 15 – not refundable
Dates:
JANUARY 2017: 5 - 6 - 12 - 13 - 19 - 20 - 26 - 27
KARTING
For karting activities, the minimum age is 15 years old. Any participant under the age of 18 needs permission signed by a legal guardian to be able to use the karting facility.
It is also compulsory to bring a helmet along for safety reasons, if you don’t have one available, the circuit can provide you with one.
MINI MOTO
For the mini moto track, participants should bring their own bike and safety equipment.
NOTE: Calendar of Karting and Mini Moto Track activities is subject to change. Please check www.lcsc.qa for any calendar change.
For both activities, the registration will be done directly at the venue, at the VIP Car Park of the Losail International Circuit.
Ticket purchase: At the door
Price: QR100/15 minutes
Venue: Losail International Circuit, Doha
Time: 5:00 pm
Visit their website for more details: http://www.lcsc.qa
Shop Qatar Festival — Saturday (all month)
Shop Qatar is the first edition of the month-long shopping festival. Under the slogan ‘A Brand New Tradition’, the first edition of Shop Qatar will kick-off in January with discounts on popular brands, cash prizes worth up to QAR 4 million, and a colourful schedule of entertainment featuring Cats the Broadway musical and 15 stand-up comedy acts.
Retail outlets around the country will be providing discounts of up to 50% on a range of consumer goods including clothes, electronics, cosmetics and accessories for men, women and children.
Ticket purchase: No tickets needed
Price: It’s free
Venue: Malls across Qatar
Time: All day
For more information visit: www.shopqatar.qa
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