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Posted On: 26 September 2021 10:00 am
Updated On: 3 October 2021 11:21 am

Things to do in Doha: 26 September - 2 October, 2021

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Wondering what to do this week? Check out our listing as we have some fantastic events lined up for you! Our Things To Do article 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 6 August. 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.

1 October 2021

Nancy Ajram concert at Shop Qatar 2021

nancy ajram shop qatar 2021
Image credit: Shop Qatar

The Multi-Platinum album selling Lebanese singer, television personality and Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF Nancy Ajram will be performing at the Qatar National Convention Centre on 1 October 2021 as part of the Shop Qatar 2021 festivities.

Details:

  • Location: Qatar National Convention Centre
  • Date: 1 October 2021
  • Time: 08:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Ticket Purchase: Online
  • Price: Silver Tier - 175QR Gold-Upper Tier - 275QR Gold Tier - 275QR Platinum Tier - 375QR Diamond Tier - 675QR
  • Website: https://tickets.virginmegastore.me/

1 October 2021

Red Bull Car Park Drift 2021 in Qatar

Things to do
Image Credit: Red Bull Qatar

Did you know that the Red Bull Car Park Drift is back in Doha! Gear up for some rubber-shedding action in the southern parking lot of Katara Qatar. Are you excited?!

Details:

  • Location: Southern parking lot of Katara
  • Date: 1 October 2021
  • Time: 06:00 pm - 08:30 pm
  • Ticket Purchase: No tickets are needed
  • Price: General entry - It's free!
  • Website: www.redbullcarparkdrift.com

Ongoing

Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park Mid Week Offer

Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park Mid Week Offer
Image Credit: Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park Mid Week Offer

Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park is currently offering guests a midweek special offer to the Sea Caves Water Park at QR 190 for adults above 1.2 meters and QR150 for juniors under 1.2 meters on weekdays! Children aged 0-3 years old come in for free! For more information on Desert Falls, visit salwabeachresort.com. Will you be going for some fun time with family and friends?

Details:

  • Location: Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park
  • Date: Ongoing
  • Weekdays price: QR 190 for adults above 1.2 meters, QR150 for juniors under 1.2 meters, FREE for children aged 0-3 years
  • Phone: +974 4423 6416
  • Instagram: @desertfallsqatar

26 September 2021

QNB Stars League 2021-2022: Al Sadd vs. Al Shamal

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Image Credit: QSL

Al-Sadd and Al-Shamal teams are all set for a strong confrontation within the fourth week of the QNB Stars League, which will be held at 7:30 pm on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Khalifa International Stadium. Are you excited about the game?

There are other matches happening too as part of the QNB Stars League 2021-2022; they are as follows:

Details:

  • Location: Khalifa International Stadium
  • Date: 26 September 2021
  • Time: 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm
  • Ticket Purchase: Online
  • Price: General Admission - QR 10
  • Website: https://www.qsl.qa

Until 28 September 2021

Doha Women Forum 2021

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Image Credit: Doha Women Forum

At this event, women get the opportunity to learn from experts, get inspired by the experiences of fellow women, share ideas and empower each other. This year’s theme ‘Challenging Gender Bias and Inequality' is a call for action for accelerating gender parity. The forum will have talks and discussions from women and men who have taken steps to effect positive change in their workplace, community, and country to advance gender equality. Will you be joining?

Details:

  • Date & Time:
    • 27 September 2021: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    • 28 September 2021: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
  • Ticket Purchase: Online
  • Price: Online registration required - It's free!
  • Website: https://dohawomenforum.com/initiatives

Until 29 September 2021

The 3CODESIGN 3Rs: Reduce, Recycle & Reuse exhibition

The 3CODESIGN 3Rs: Reduce, Recycle & Reuse exhibition
Image Credit: Doha Design District

Doha Design District is excited to welcome visitors to The 3CODESIGN 3Rs: Reduce, Recycle & Reuse exhibition in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Doha. This is an exhibition you don't want to miss!

Details:

  • Location: Doha Design District
  • Date: 16 September 2021 - 29 September 2021
  • Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm (Sun-Thur); 03:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Fri)
  • Ticket Purchase: No tickets are needed
  • Price: It's free!
  • Phone: +974 4000 4000
  • Website: www.dohadesigndistrict.com

    Until 30 September 2021

    Build Your Digital Game

    Build Your Digital Game
    Image Credit: Studio 5/6 Qatar

    Studio 5/6 Qatar is having a new camp until 29 September 2021 titled "Build Your Digital Game" for kids aged 7-14. This revolves around sports and making various digital games starting with programming to assembly and operation. Sign up for the different events here.

    Details:

    • Location: Al-Naser Tower (B), Floor (5)
    • Date: 5 September 2021 - 29 September 2021
    • Price: It's free!
    • Phone: +974 3355 6554
    • Website: www.studio56.qa/en/news/48773

    Until 30 September 2021

    Kilo of Kindness at Mövenpick Hotel Doha

    Kilo of Kindness at Mövenpick Hotel Doha
    Image Credit: Movenpick Hotel Doha

    Mövenpick Hotel Doha has partnered with Qatar Red Crescent for an initiative called 'Kilo of Kindness' in honour of the United Nations International Day of Charity on 5th September 2021.

    For the whole month of September (1-30 September 2021), a donation box is available at the hotel's lobby area where guests and visitors can donate items like clothing, non-perishable food items, educational supplies including stationery and books, toys etc which will then be distributed by the Qatar Red Crescent team at the end of the month to local communities in need. Do share and support this cause!

    Details:

    Until 30 September 2021

    Qatar Foundation Donation Drive for Afghans in Qatar

    Things to do
    Image Credit: H.E. Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani

    Let’s show the Afghans that they are welcome here in Qatar and that we care. If you would like to donate the items in the image to help the Qatar Foundation (QF) Donation Drive you can drop it at the location given in the details section.

    Details:

    • Location: Black Box Theatre in Multaqa in Education City
    • Date: 5 September 2021 - 30 September 2021
    • Time: 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
    • Instagram: @hindbnthamad

    Until 30 September 2021

    Mangrove Kayaking Eco.Adventure & Discover Wildlife at Purple Island

    Mangrove Kayaking Eco.Adventure & Discover Wildlife at Purple Island
    Image Credit: Aqua Sports

    Do you love kayaking or want to experience it in Qatar? Join Aqua Sports on their kayaking adventure for a relaxing, easy, and educational experience, taking in the greenery and birdlife of the nature reserve at Purple Island.

    • Fitness Level: anyone can join
    • Swimming Skills: not required as it's mostly shallow water.
    • All equipment is provided.

    To book simply visit their booking system mentioned below. Tours timing is subject to booking availability/ weather conditions/ Mangrove tide level.

    Details:

    Until 30 September 2021

    Digital Art Competition by Qatar Museums

    Digital Art Competition by Qatar Museums
    Image Credit: Qatar Museums

    In celebration of the Qatar-USA Year of Culture, Qatar Museums is calling on artists to create digital artwork that brings the two cultures together. You can create a digital artwork that expresses and is inspired by 20th century American Pop Art and Pop artists, and their culture, while also using Qatari society and culture as an inspiration. Artists must merge these concepts, creating a cultural exchange between American art and Qatari culture.  Click here to know how to submit and more.

    Details:

    Until 9 October 2021

    Plastic Seas: Eco-fables on Show at Katara Cultural Village

    Things to do
    Image Credit: Katara Cultural Village

    Katara will hold the "Plastic Seas: Eco-fables on Show" exhibition, in Building 19 by the artists Fatima Mohammed & Elisabetta Farina. This is in cooperation with the Embassy of Italy in Qatar.

    Details:

    • Location: Building 19, Katara Cultural Village
    • Date: 20 September 2021 - 9 October 2021
    • Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    • Ticket Purchase: No tickets are needed
    • Price: Free entry - It's free!
    • Website: https://www.katara.net

    Until 9 October 2021

    "Sketch" exhibition at Katara Cultural Village

    Things to do
    Image Credit: Katara Cultural Village

    "Sketch" exhibition by several artists will open at Katara Building 19. Will you be going to this event?

    Details:

    • Location: Building 19, Katara Cultural Village
    • Date: 20 September 2021 - 9 October 2021
    • Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    • Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
    • Price: Free entry - It's free!
    • Website: https://www.katara.net/

      Until 24 October 2021

      Ajyal Film Festival Jury Programme 2021

      Ajyal Film Festival Jury Programme 2021
      Image Credit: DFI

      If your kids love films then be sure to sign them up for the Ajyal Film Festival. The festival lasts for 13 days and you can discover global cultures through the powerful medium of film. Last year, Ajyal welcomed over 400 jurors of 45 nationalities—you can be one of them this year!

      Join the Ajyal Film Festival Jury from 7 – 19 November 2021.

      As an Ajyal Juror, you will get to:

      1. Watch short and feature-length films from all over the world, both online and in the theatre.
      2. Vote for your favourite films and choose the Ajyal Competition winners.
      3. Meet internationally renowned and thought-provoking guests.
      4. Attend online workshops and masterclasses on filmmaking techniques and film language.

      Jury Categories

      There are three Ajyal Competition juries in three age groups. They are:

      • Mohaq: Mohaq means ‘New Moon’ in Arabic, and these are Ajyal’s youngest jurors, aged 8 to 12. The young people of this jury will watch a programme of short films and four feature-length films.
      • Hilal: Ajyal’s jurors aged 13 to 17 make up the Hilal jury – the term means ‘Crescent Moon’ in Arabic. Four feature films and a programme of shorts make up the Hilal jury’s festival programme.
      • Bader: The most mature of Ajyal’s juries, Bader (Arabic for ‘Full Moon’) jurors are aged 18 to 25 and will select their favourite films from five features and two programmes of short films.

      How to Register

      You’re just a few clicks away from joining the Ajyal Jury experience for 2021. The registration is open from 22 August to 24 October, and you must be between the ages of 8 and 25 to enroll. The registration process will require a one-time participation fee to secure your place, as outlined below.

      • Early Bird (if registered before 22 September): QR 150
      • Standard Fee: QR 250
      • Discounted* Fee (Siblings and Qatar Museums Culture Pass Members): QR 200

      Details:

      Until 28 December 2021

      Ladies Night at Oxygen Park

      Things to do
      Image Credit: Education City

      Hello Ladies! Enjoy your summer and stay fit at Oxygen Park, located at Education City! Stay active during 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.

      Details:

      • Location: Oxygen Park
      • Date: 6 September 2021 - 28 December 2021
      • Time: 06:00 pm - 10:00 pm
      • Ticket Purchase: By Phone
      • Price: Prior registration required - It's free!
      • Instagram: @educationcity.qa

        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!