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Doha: Corniche Street will see a lot of interesting activities for visiting fans and residents during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021. The street will be closed for private vehicles during the event from November 26, 2021, till December 4, 2021. Only public transport will be allowed during this time and necessary arrangements are being put in place for smooth movement of fans.
Alternative transport options will be available in the form of Doha Metro service and Karwa buses to carry passengers to their destinations during closure period. Seven stations out of 37 of Doha Metro will serve Corniche Street and over 40 bus stops will be served by public transit buses.
Food Festival (Public Entry and Exit)
Organisers are planning various shows on the Corniche Street including Qatar International Food Festival. The food festival will be held at two places – Al Bidda Park and Corniche Street.
On Corniche Street the festival will be for 8 days from November 26, 2021 to December 4, 2021 and in Al Bidda Park for 22 days from November 26 to December 17. The food festival will be open on weekdays from 3pm to 11pm and on weekend from 3pm to 1 am and will feature 12 food trucks, 145 food stalls, hot air balloons, music and fireworks.
Other highlights on Corniche will include eight interactive installations, one musical water show and largest ever monumental LED installation in Qatar.
The details of Doha Corniche closure and transportation plans have been announced in press conference organised by FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Local Organising Committee (LOC) today.
The entry of heavy vehicles will be prohibited at Doha Corniche Street during closure period from 6am to 8:30am; 12noon to 3pm and 5pm to 10pm.
Public transit buses and school buses are exempted from prohibited timing. However, trucks are not allowed to enter the streets around the stadiums of FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 except from 1am to 5am.
