Where to spend the day on Qatar National Day?
In case you are wonder what to do on Qatar National Day on Sunday, 18th December 2016, this might be the perfect opportunity to soak in as much of the local culture as you can. Here are a few things you can do on the national day.
7am – 8am – National Day Parade
Every year, the residents of Doha gather at the Corniche to watch different ministries and defense departments in the Ministry of Interior put together a spectacular National Day show for everyone.
11am – 11pm - Pearl-Qatar QND Celebrations
In celebration of Qatar National Day, The Pearl-Qatar will host several activities in different locations on the Island. It starts at 11am and runs until 11pm, so feel free to visit at your most convenient time.
1pm – 10pm Katara
Located at beach 15 in Katara, National Day celebrations will take place all afternoon and evening. Visitors can enjoy a line-up of activities and programs, including entertaining and rich events of military and traditional shows, as well as local and popular-themed competitions and contests.
2pm – 11pm – Darb Al Saai
Darb Al Saai is located opposite Al Sadd Police Station and will feature a market area that resembles Souq Waqif, where visitors can purchase traditional items, including clothes and artifacts. There will be several food stalls offering quick bites and desserts as well as traditional Qatari dishes.
Visitors can find different areas of interest at Darb Al Saai for music, scenery, arts, modern technology, history, wild life, traditions, heritage and food.
For more information, visit http://www.qatarliving.com/forum/qatari-culture/posts/heres-what-you-can-expect-darb-al-saai-2016
8pm – Fireworks at the Corniche
End the day with glorious fireworks at the Corniche. Make sure you go as early as possible to get a front seat and watch beautiful fireworks across the Doha skyline.
How many of these are you interested in?
What about the transportation to reach there? In news read that buses will ferry to parade location. But where are these pick an drop points?
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Corniche ........... of course ........ to begin with ..........................
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What about goings on at Museum of Islamic Art and Souq Waqif ?
I am surprised, nothing has been mentioned about other events where one can spend quality time enjoying music and other folklores...these events are held by the MOI, and a big hit and favorite for those who can't get to Corniche, prefer staying away from mass traffic, or are staying far off.
Interested in all .. will try to go to each one .. joys