Doha: End the year on a good note with dazzling and unforgettable events happening in Qatar this weekend. Head out and enjoy the cool weather and as a note of caution, do not forget your mask as it is now obligatory to wear masks in all closed and open public places, with an exception to people who practice sports in open places and for children under six years old starting from Friday, 31 December 2021.
Nama Winter Carnival
The carnival will have traditional games, competitions and also features 25 retailers including perfumes, clothes and accessories, traditional handicrafts, toys, and souvenir items. Also, food booths, café shops, and much more
When: Every weekend until January 28, 2022; 4pm to 10 pm
Where: Souq Wakra
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Torba Farmers Market - Education City
Enjoy winter festive touches and shop from the farmers and the local artisans, while soaking up the outdoor winter market vibes.
When: Every Saturday, 8am-8pm
Where: Ceremonial Court, Education City
Winterfest - Doha Quest
“WinterFest” festivities will include an enchanting transformation of the park with sparkling lights, a winter tunnel, a life-size holiday lantern, a magical wintery forest, and more, giving guests an unforgettable experience and a chance to capture magical shots throughout the event.
When: December 22,2021- January 8, 2022; 2pm-11pm
Where: Doha Quest
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Jeff Koons: Lost in America
Jeff Koons’s first exhibition in the Gulf region provides a unique view into his exceptional career as one of the best-known contemporary artists, whose work bridges pop, minimalism and the readymade.
When: Ongoing till March 31,2022
Where: Gallery Al Riwaq, MIA
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Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams
Fashion exhibition that will feature a selection of pieces that have never been shown before, including ensembles from the private collection of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser.
When: November 6, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Where: M7 in Msheireb Downtown
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Virgil Abloh: "Figures of Speech"
With more than 55 works, the event is the first museum exhibition in the Middle East, that offers an in-depth look at Abloh's diverse pioneering media practice that ranges from visual arts to music, fashion, architecture and design.
When: November 5, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Where: Fire Station
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Kader Attia: On Silence
A major solo exhibition dedicated to the work of the artist over the last two decades. The exhibition will feature a wide range of work across all media and include site-specific installations, sculptures, collages, drawings, video and photography.
When: November 8 - March 30, 2022
Where: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
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Msheireb Market by Torba
High-street open-air market where you can find street vendors offering an array of products and items, including local organic vegetables, handmade crafts and jewellery, specialty foods and coffee, health and beauty products and a garden centre.
When: Every Saturday ongoing till March; 3:00 pm-9:00 pm
Where: Sikkat Al Wadi, Msheireb Downtown Doha
American muscle cars Exhibition
As part of the Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture, American Muscle Cars is on display at NMOQ. An exhibition charting the increase in the supply of American automobiles to Qatar during the 1960s and 1970s.
When: Ongoing until February 2022
Where: National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ)
