7 Fun-Filled Events in Qatar This Week (January 08, 2017 – January 15, 2017)
This week is filled with lots of fun events for you and your family to enjoy. Doha’s First Shopping Festival will be the major highlight of the week, followed by exhibitions, concerts, and much more. Take a look:
1. Shop Qatar ' A Brand New Tradition: Doha's Very First Shopping Festival (January 7, 2017 – February 8, 2017)
Photo credit: Shop Qatar
The Qatar Tourism Authority, in an effort to boost tourist inflow into the country, has announced the launch of a new shopping festival named ‘Shop Qatar.’
The event’s first edition, under the slogan ‘A Brand New Tradition,’ will run from January 7 to February 7 and will offer mega discounts on popular brands, cash prizes of up to QR4m and special offers on flights and hotel bookings.
The event will also boast of entertainment activities including Cats the Broadway musical, live music concerts and 15 stand-up comedy acts.
The festival, which aims to target regional visitors, will offer discounts of up to 50% on a range of consumer goods including clothes, electronics, cosmetics and accessories for men, women and children.
In a move to support local entrepreneurs, Shop Qatar will also feature local products designed by students of Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar and other local designers. They will be on display at a variety of pop-up stores throughout the participating malls.
Venue: Qatar, Ezdan Mall, Hyatt Plaza, Al Khor Mall, Lagoona Mall, Gulf Mall, Landmark, Dar Al Salam Mall, The Gate and The Pearl-Qatar will be a part of the celebrations.
Date: January 7 – February 7, 2017
Timings: 10:00 am – 11: 00 pm
2. Carpet Exhibition (January 10 – January 31, 2017)
Photo credit: The Gate Mall
Come check out our unique carpet exhibition taking place at the Gate Mall from January 10-31. The marvelous silk and wool Hereke carpets of the Sultan Abdülmecid period will be showcased. These carpets, established in 1843, have been crowned as pinnacles of High Renaissance in the East. Appreciate this sensational occurrence that impacted the world and reflected the qualities and heritage of that era.
Venue: The Gate Mall
Date: January 10 – January 31, 2017
Timings: 11:00 am -10: 00 pm
3. Chamber Music at Museum of Islamic Art: From Antonio Vivaldi’s L’Estro Armonico (January 12, 2017)
Photo credit: Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra
Doha Baroque Ensemble:
Ines Wein, violin
Tobias Gette, violin
Cesar Iesanu, violin
Oliver Szüts, violin
Kahraman Seref, viola
Harald Georgi, cello...
Radovan Hetsch, double bass
Antonio Vivaldi: From L’Estro Armonico (Harmonic Inspiration):
Concerto in A Minor, Op.3 No. 8, RV 522
Concerto in A Major, Op. 3 No. 5, RV 519
Concerto in D Minor, Op. 3, No. 11, RV 565
The monthly free chamber music concert by members of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, in the atrium of IM Pei's magnificent Museum of Islamic Art, with the West Bay skyline as a backdrop. All ages welcome.
Venue: Museum of Islamic Art
Date: January 12, 2017,
Timings: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
4. GCC Bikes Show & Cars and Karak (January 12 – January 14, 2017)
Photo credit: Cars and Karak
Soul Riders MC invites you to attend the 4th GCC Bike & Car show in Katara - Qatar from 12th - 14th Jan 2017. Enjoy watching the amazing bikes and cars with your family and friends. There will be games and other activities and you will have the chance to win valuable prizes.
Venue: Katara Cultural Village
Date: January 12 – January 14, 2017
Timings: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
5.Aspire Banks Football Tournament (November 5, 2016 - January 15, 2017)
Photo credit: Irwans
The tournament is organized by Aspire Zone Foundation for the second year in partnership with the Qatar Central Bank.
Venue: Aspire Done – Indoor Football Pitch
Date: November 5, 2016 - January 15, 2017
Timings: 6:00 pm – 10: 30 pm (every Saturday)
6. Shreya Goshal Live in Qatar (January 13, 2107)
Photo credit: Red Apple Events and Media
Red Apple Events and Media presents to you a mega musical journey on January 13th 2017 at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena featuring the versatile, Shreya Ghoshal. She has a reputation of winning awards in all the Languages she sings. She will be accompanied by her group of 13 musicians promising Doha a night of soulful melody and music.
Shreya Ghoshal Live in Qatar will be the first big major south Asian concert at the venue. Tickets are available online on www.aynatickets.com and all major restaurants and coffee shops around Qatar.
Venue: Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena
Date: January 13, 2017
Timings: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
7. Sound Garden: The Opening (January 14, 2017) 
Photo credit: Soundgarden
After a long break the best Family Friendly outdoor entertainment venue is welcoming you again to visit with your friends and loved ones! Starting 14th of January we will be open every Saturday in the gardens of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Doha from 5:00 pm till 11: 00 pm.
Entrance fee for adults: QAR.75 with one welcome drink
Kids enter free
KIDS corner with games and entertainment
LIVE Band and DJ
Bar and Grill
Special offers for birthday parties!!
For more info please call: 3391 0378
Venue: Ritz Carlton Doha
Date: January 14, 2017
Timings: 5:00 pm - 11: 00 pm
What events will you be attending?
