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Things to do this weekend in Qatar (June 13-15, 2019)

Published: 13 Jun 2019 - 11:59 am | Last Updated: 28 Dec 2021 - 11:39 am
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There is so much going on in Doha, from live game shows, to desi comedy night. Here is the list of interesting activities happening out and about Qatar.

Desi Comedy Nights 2019

As a part of “Summer in Qatar” Zakir Khan, a famous Indian comedian, who rose to popularity by winning Comedy Central's India's 3rd Best Stand Up Comedian competition, will be performing live in Doha.

The price for the tickets range from Qr 50 to QR350. The show will be performed in Hindi and English.

Where: Qatar National Convention Centre

When: June 13 (6:30pm onwards)

For tickets, click here

Monopoly Live Game Show

Would you be interested in a live version of the board game ‘Monopoly’? Then head to Doha Festival City where the game has been set up in the centre court on ground floor. Players will be able to win prizes while playing the game.

Visitors interested in taking part in game have to show a receipt worth of QR 200 from any of the mall’s retailers and get it stamped at the Activity Registration Area in exchange for a token.

Once registered, the players can only play one game session per token.

Where: Doha Festival City

When: Until June 14 (10am – 1 am)

For more info, click here

Summer Entertainment City 2019

Summer Entertainment City at DECC will host the world’ biggest Pac-Man and Space Invaders, which is a first in Qatar, in addition to Atari Sega and Nintendo among others.

The main areas include amusement rides, skills games with prizes, trampoline park, a kids driving school setup, Qatar’s first InflataPark, the world’s largest bounce castle, a skate park, synthetic ice skating, Spider Climbing tower.

Visitors can choose from cuisines offered by around 47 outlets, 70 percent of which are local, located in a food court .

Visitors can also watch live performances by artistes presented in cooperation with different embassies such as Georgia, Bangladesh, Indonesia and South Africa.

Ticket prices range from QR15 QR entry to the SEC, or visitors can purchase Gold Pass for QR165, Gaming Pass for QR165, Season Pass for QR999 or Season Gaming Pass for QR1,250.

Where: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center

When: On until July 13 (Sat to Wed - 1:30pm – 11pm & Thurs to Friday - 1pm - 11pm)

Mersad Berber Exhibition

Katara presents the art exhibition for the late prominent Bosnian artist Mersad Berber.
With a wide range of artworks by the late artist, the exhibition reflects the rich heritage and culture of Bosnia and Herzegovina and its beautiful nature.

The 28 exhibited paintings document some major turning points and events in the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina such as the Serbian conflict, the Bosnians and Ottomans in addition to other paintings that showcase the beauty of the Bosnian horses which the artist adored such as “Horse Head” and the “Horses of Bosnia.”

Where: Katara

When: On until June 28 (10am - 10pm)

Walking workout

Mall Walkers is a workout session organised at Mall of Qatar every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. All sessions will be supervised by a trained instructor from Any Time Fitness. After signing up one will receive a free body analysis and an MOQ walkers t-shirt.

To sign up details like name, age, gender, phone number and email are required.

Where: Mall of Qatar

When: June 13 – July 21 (9am - 10am)

For more info, click here

Save a life campaign

A group of women in Qatar are providing free seminars on CPR and First Aid for everyone.

Where: Elite Medical

When: June 15 (9:20am – 11:30am)

For more info, call 30771895