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Posted On: 19 December 2021 12:00 am
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Things to do in Doha: 19-25 December, 2021

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This brand new week has many wonderful events to take part in from art exhibitions, a lights show to even a ladies night at the park! Are your ready?! Our Things To Do listing comes out every Sunday at 10:00 am, so do check it out. For more events around you, visit iloveqatar.net/events!

Note:
Here are the updates on the gradual lifting of COVID-19 restrictions effective 3 October. Kindly check with the respective event hosts before booking or participating.

As per COVID-19 restrictions set by the government, please make sure to abide by the precautionary measures such as wearing a mask, physical distancing, showing your Ehteraz green status, and frequent hand washing.

21 December 2021 to 8 January 2022

Doha Quest's WinterFest

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Image credit: Doha Quest

It’s the season to be chilly.️ Mark your calendars for WinterFest, Qatar’s first immersive indoor theme park where a world of snowy wonders awaits you from 21 December 2021 to 8 January 2022! Discover a sleigh-full of holiday activities, whimsical décor, seasonal food and drinks & much more!

Doha Quest’s festivities will include an enchanting transformation of the park with sparkling lights, a winter tunnel, a life-size holiday lantern, a magical wintery forest, and more, giving guests an unforgettable experience and a chance to capture magical shots throughout the event. A limited number of tickets are available, so get yours soon!

Details:

  • Location: Doha Oasis, Al Khaleej Street, Doha - Qatar
  • Date: 21 December 2021 to 8 January 2022
  • Time: Tuesday to Sunday: 2 pm - 11 pm
  • Ticket Purchase: Online: www.dohaquest.com or at Doha Quest’s ticketing counter
  • Price: QR 225 (adults 13 and above); QR 150 (juniors aged 4-12); children under 4-years are free of charge

Until 19 December 2021

Festive Lights of Doha (Doha Festive Lighting)

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How amazing does this look?!

Want to experience something amazing? Enjoy 8 interactive installations, 1 musical water show and the largest ever monumental LED installation in Qatar! The light and sound shows will be held at the Corniche from Al Masrah Park to Pearl Monument, from 26 November to 19 December, alongside the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) 2021. Check out the full details here.

Details:

  • Location: Doha Corniche
  • Date: Until 19 December 2021
  • Time: 04:00 pm - 12:00 am
  • Ticket Purchase: No tickets are needed
  • Price: No tickets needed - It's free!

Until 27 December 2021

Artists Gathering Group 2021

Artists Gathering Group 2021
Image Credit: Mathaf

Interested in art? Join every Monday for the Artist Gathering at Mathaf museum's entrance to meet artists. This is a collaboration workshop with Doha art hub artists - are you ready for this event?

Details:

  • Location: Mathaf Museum: Arab Museum of Modern Art
  • Date: Until 27 December 2021
  • Time: 03:00 pm - 08:00 pm
  • Price: Free - It's free!
  • Website: www.mathaf.org.qa/en/

Until 28 December 2021

Painting Exhibition of Ara Group at Katara Cultural Village

Painting Exhibition of Ara Group at Katara Cultural Village
Image credit: Katara Cultural Village

Love art and paintings? The Painting Exhibition of Ara Group by Cultural Village Foundation – Katara, features the artists, Iman Maleki, Negar Neisari, Farkhondeh Ablou, Amin Pourmorshed, Mahdi Abdolhosseini, Mohammad (Vahid) Aliasgari. When are you planning on attending?

Details:

  • Location: Building 47 - Gallery 2
  • Date: Until 28 December 2021
  • Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
  • Price: Come and visit - It's free!

Until 28 December 2021

Ladies Night at Oxygen Park

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Image Credit: Education City

It's time to get fit! Stay fit at Oxygen Park, located at Education City and stay active during their Ladies Night where you can run, jog, play a game of football or volleyball, or simply walk with your friends! This is a free event but prior registration via the Education City app is required. Click here to download: Playstore/ iOS. Don't forget to share this event with your friends!

Details:

  • Location: Oxygen Park
  • Date: Until 28 December 2021
  • Time: 06:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Ticket Purchase: By Phone
  • Price: Prior registration required - It's free!
  • Instagram: @educationcity.qa

Until 31 December 2021

JEDARIART Open Call by Qatar Museums

JEDARIART Open Call by Qatar Museums
Image credit: Qatar Museums

JEDARIART brings artists together to add colour and meaning to the walls in Doha via street art. The aim of the programme is to promote artistic talent in designated districts across the city. It is also part of Qatar Museums' ongoing commitment to supporting and promoting public art.

Following the success of the first-ever JEDARIART, Qatar Museums are delighted to announce that they are now receiving applications for the next round of entries. So if you are interested in creating mural art in Doha, submit your portfolio and/or proposal to be part of their JEDARIART database for allocating murals! Don't miss this golden opportunity!

Exhibition

  • Criteria: Must be a resident in Qatar.
  • Date: This is an ongoing open call.
  • Location: Working with partners, walls are available throughout the year in various parts of the city.
  • Jedariart database: When wall opportunities become available, you may be contacted for a proposal.

Your Proposal

  • Biography about yourself.
  • Portfolio of your work.
  • Concept and sketch of a proposal (optional).

Please note, this is an ongoing open call.

Details:

Until 31 December 2021

Mesmerizing Kayaking Experience - Purple Island Al Khor

Mesmerizing Kayaking Experience - Purple Island Al Khor
Image credit: AquaSports Qatar

Would you love to go kayaking in Qatar? AquaSports Qatar will take you on a beautiful kayak tour. You will also get to see a lot of bird life and is a favorite destination for nature lovers. This is suitable for families and those looking for a relaxed easy paddle taking in the greenery and birdlife of the nature reserve. Fitness Level: anyone can join, swimming skills: not required as its mostly shallow water and all equipment is provided.

Please bring the following:

  • Closed shoes or sandals that can get wet, it can be rocky in certain places.
  • Comfortable clothes to wear for kayaking (light, loose fitting clothing is best), shorts and t-shirt work well. (Please try to be dressed following the rules of the country)
  • Change of clothes for after the trip.
  • A towel, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat/cap, phone waterproof case.
  • Refillable water bottle.

To book simply visit the booking system here: https://paddleq.checkfront.com/reserve/

Details:

  • Location: Purple Island Beach, Al Khor
  • Date: Until 31 December 2021
  • Time: 03:00 pm - 07:00 pm
  • Price:
    • Adult - QR 200
    • Kids under 12 - QR 100
    • Kids under 7 - QR 50
  • Phone: +974 3319 4445
  • Website: www.paddleq.checkfront.com/reserve/

1 March 2022

Short Film Competition by Qatar Museums

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Image credit: Qatar Museums

Love filmmaking? Participate in the Short Film Competition by Qatar Museums. The competition highlights Qatar’s extraordinary museums and allows filmmakers to express and share the city’s most notable cultural aspects and their potential to create an inspiring, global impact that makes Doha stand out as the 2021’s Capital of Culture in the Islamic World.

Details:

Until 31 March 2022

Torba Market at Msheireb

Torba Market at Msheireb
Image Credit: Farmer's Market

Love going to farmer's markets and shop for locally produced items, fresh produce, food, etc? Farmer's Market is open in Msheireb every Saturday. Around 20 stalls will be placed along Sikkat Wadi. This is your chance to meet and support your local bakers, makers, brewers and creators.

Details:

  • Location: Msheireb, Sikkat Wadi
  • Date: Until 31 March 2022
  • Time: 03:00 pm - 09:00 pm
  • Price: Come and visit - It's free!
  • Website: www.farmersmarket.qa

Until 31 March 2022

Jeff Koons: Lost in America

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Image credit: Qatar Museums

Part of the Qatar-United States 2021 Year of Culture, Jeff Koons: Lost in America exhibition will run until 31 March 2022 at the QM Gallery Al Riwaq at MIA Park. This is Koons’ first exhibition in the Gulf region, which will feature more than sixty artworks drawn from his four-decades-long career, including some of his most iconic pieces such as Rabbit (1986), Balloon Dog (Orange) (1994–2000), and Play-Doh (1994–2014). Get ready to be mesmerized!

Details:

  • Location: QM Gallery Al Riwaq, MIA
  • Date: Until 31 March 2022
  • Time: 09:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Ticket Purchase: Online
  • Price: QR 75 (Adult), Free (16 yrs old below), QR 37 (Student)
  • Website: www.qm.org.qa/en/

    Which of these will you be definitely doing this week? Do let us know in the comments section below! Do share this article - it keeps us going!