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Things to do this weekend in Qatar (February 6-8, 2025) 

Published: 05 Feb 2025 - 06:01 pm | Last Updated: 05 Feb 2025 - 07:49 pm
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Oussama Abbassi | The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: For this weekend, the winter breeze is an encouraging atmosphere to go out and enjoy outdoor activities with your friends.

From usual crowd favorite destinations to extravagant new experiences, The Peninsula has curated a list of fun and interesting activities and events for individuals and families alike.

Check it out below! 

AgriteQ Exhibition 
Till February 8, 2025 
10am to 10pm 
Katara Cultural Village

One central event occurring this weekend is the massive Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition coming for its 12th edition.

The event features a variety of dedicated markets for dates, flowers, and agricultural products from 29 countries. 

Spanning a whopping area of 40 thousand square meters, the exhibition provides a valuable exposure to the crucial world of agriculture and showcases its vital importance for the state of Qatar. 

Explore the greenery and potential of farming in this year’s edition of AgriteQ!

For more information click here!

World’s premier Arabian horse championship series, the Global Champions Arabians Tour
February 5 to 8, 2025
Feb 6 (from 2pm to 9pm) 
Feb 7 (from 2pm to 9:30pm) 
Feb 8 (from 3:30pm to 8:30pm) 
Katara Cultural Village

For horse lovers, Doha hosts this weekend for the second time the competition for world’s best Arabian horses, competing for prestigious championship titles.

Multiple international contenders bring together the finest breeds to be evaluated by an esteemed panel of expert judges, offering a spectacular display of natural beauty and strength.

Global Champions Arabian Tour is a valuable opportunity blending modernity with tradition and a chance for close insight into the Qatari heritage of Arabian horses.

The luxurious Tour is now done across Europe, Middle east, and recently debuting in the Americas.

Doha previously started the journey for the Tour, offering spectacular insight into its culture and tradition.

The Competition is open for the public for free.

Don’t miss your chance to admire the beauty of Arabian horses up close. 

Al Adaid Desert Challenge 2025
February 7, 2025
Starting from 6:30am
Sealine Beach

With Sealine season booming in Qatar, athletes and adventure seekers are invited for a bike race in the dunes of Qatar. 

The challenge is open to all individuals aged 18 and above, with multiple categories designed to suit different skill sets: Mountain bikes, Fat Bike race, trail running challenge, and Duathlon race.

The challenge is meant for both seasoned athletes and amateurs who want to have a first experience racing through the desert dune.

The winter’s light breeze and chill temperatures offer the perfect chance to give it a try!

Put on your adventure pants and sign up for the desert challenge!

The challenge requires registration fees, click here for more information! 

Sports Day Activations for kids
From Feb 6 to 15, 2025
From 2pm to 10pm.
In front of Decathlon store, the Mall of Qatar

With national sports day coming soon, you can take your kids now to familiarize them with the atmosphere of sports and have them enjoy a healthy productive weekend.

This activation day allows the youngsters to practice all sorts of activities with their friends and peers.

They can challenge themselves playing simulated races, ring throwing, running competitions, basketball and more!

Parents are required to show a stamped bill of 150 QR to have their children enjoy the event.  

For more information, click here

The Black Forest Escape Room experience
From Feb 6 to 8, 2025 
3pm to 11pm 
Geekdom, Lusail Boulevard

Geekdom and Doha Film Institute partnered to challenge you and your friends with their black forestry themed escape room.

Perfect for puzzle lovers and thrill seekers, this challenge offers a fun experience to enjoy with your friends and test your problem solving skills.

You up for the challenge? Give it a try!

For fee prices and more information click here

Annual Golf challenge: Commercial Bank Qatar Masters. 
Feb 6 to 9, 2025
Doha Golf Club

Commercial Bank organizes an annual Qatar Masters golf tournament as part of the DP world Tour, where many of the world’s top golfers compete on Doha Golf Club’s challenging desert course.

Visitors and golf fans are welcome to attend to watch the tournament, learn about Golf history, and learn golf basics.

Doha’s weather is perfect to enjoy a nice golf evening, bring your friends and explore a different kind of sports in this weekend!

For registration and more information click here

Good Finds Market
Till February 8, 2025 
From 4pm to 10pm 
Doha Fire Station

 
The antique fire station further celebrates the tradition of old and valuable by returning the good finds market.

From ancient tech-ware to antique art, with a blend of traditional and classical musical and fashion elements, this market makes sure you find interesting good in it!

Bring your old soul friends with you and have a lovely chill evening at the Good finds Market! 

The Pearl Food FestivalUp till February 8, 2025
Porto Arabia – The Pearl 

Whether you are a foodie person or not, this year’s second season of food festival is alive and cooking in the Pearl Island. 

Bring your friends and sense of exploration and try the varieties of delicious international cuisines competing for your taste buds! 

Souq Waqif’s 6th edition of Honey Exhibition
Till February 8, 2025
Eastern Square at Souq Waqif

Souq Waqif brings all what’s sweet this weekend to the traditional market!

The honey exhibition is here for its sixth edition, displaying an array of honey products from all over the world, with more than 100 participants and 26 countries flaunting their best bees’ work to the sweet tooth indulgers out there!

Don’t miss the chance to explore the best of what bees can offer!

Visit the Honey Exhibition now! 

MIA Bazaar
Until February 22, 2025
From Thursdays to Saturdays
Zone 2, MIA Park

A crowd favorite comes back this winter season in Doha, with a complimentary scenery at the Museum of Islamic Art Park in the background.

The MIA bazaar offers its visitors handmade crafts, artwork, affordable fashion items and more! 

Bring your shopping enthusiasm visiting this affordable popular Bazaar, and enjoy the refreshing atmosphere at the Islamic Museum landscape
 
Ras Abrouq Activations 
Until February 15, 2025 

Qatar’s tourism sector is booming this season with a new preferred destination! Ras Abrouq new tourist destination offers a unique experience of desert life with a perfect mixture of relaxing traditional and modern modes of living at reasonable prices! 

Fancy a Mars experience right here in Doha? Try Ras Abrouq.