Photo of the week The Festival of Onam was celebrated in Qatar by the people from Kerala in India – a very colourful event! Something to do at the weekend Club Seven at the La Cigale Hotel is celebrating its 2nd anniversary tonight with David Vendetta, Micah on the violin and more. For more information, […]
Archive | August, 2012
Cinema Listings for 30th August – 6th September
City Center-Doha Cinema (4483 9064) The Dark Knight Rises (Action): 10:30, 13:45, 17:00, 20:15, 23:30 Brave (Animation): 11:15, 13:15, 15:15, 17:15, 19:15, 21:15, 23:15 The Bourne Legacy (Action): 13:00, 15:45, 18:30, 21:15, midnight, 01:15 (VIP screen): 12:00, 14:45, 17:30, 20:15, 23:00 Ted (Comedy): 10:30, 12:45, 15:00, 17:15, 19:30, 21:45, midnight The Expendables 2 (Action): 11:00, […]
Museum of Islamic Art: Kids workshops to be held through September and October
Pre-school Workshop: Through the Looking Glass Let’s enter the world of art appreciation! This three-part workshop inspired by MIA’s Islamic Glass exhibition is tailored to your pre-schooler. Not only will new versions of glass sculptures be created but the children will also learn to discuss artwork, as artists start your child’s first picture book […]
jones the grocer Doha to host its first Master Class with visiting Australian Group Head Chefs
Foodies in Doha will be excited to learn that jones the grocer will be visited by the Australian Group Head Chefs Jonathan Alston and Keiran McKay for the store’s first ever Master Class demonstration. Guests will be invited to watch the experts in action as they create a number of exquisite truffle dishes before being […]
First Crowne Plaza Hotel in Qatar opens its doors to guests
Trans Orient Establishment and IHG celebrated the opening of Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park yesterday by welcoming its first guest, and hotel owner, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Abdullah Al Thani. The hotel, the first in the region to launch under the new Crowne Plaza branding, is located in the heart of […]
Promotions starting in September at the InterContinental Doha The City
InterContinental Doha The City presents a selection of new dining offers at its many reputable venues. From business lunches to weekend brunches, molecular cocktails at the highest venue in the city or all you can eat sushi deals, September promises to be a gastronomic delight that fulfills the palette with new promotions and restaurant openings […]
Full Moon Beach Party at Sealine Beach Resort this Weekend
Red Apple Events and Sealine Beach Resort are getting together again to drive you on a dance trip this coming Thursday, the 30th August. This Full Moon Party will feature a massive foam pit with foam machines keeping things bubbly, a state of the art sound system that will blow your mind, multi colored lasers, […]
Qatar Airways to add three more routes to their 5-Star service
Qatar Airways has just announced an expansion of its USA route network with the introduction of daily flights to Chicago from the 10th of April 2013. The approximate flying time will be 15 hours to Chicago O’Hare, which is the world’s second busiest airport. Qatar Airways will also further expand its European network with the […]
Opening tomorrow! PRIME at InterContinental Doha The City
Following the launch of three restaurants since the hotel’s opening in January – Strata, the highest dining spot on the 55th floor; HIVE Lounge; and The Square – the new InterContinental Doha The City introduces PRIME, a restaurant dedicated to the finest selection of cuts and grills. PRIME boasts a delectable menu of fresh seafood, distinctive salads and classic […]
Qatar Airways enhances its 5-Star experience with the iPad
Qatar Airways has once again raised the bar and set new standards for 5-Star service in the aviation industry by leveraging on the iPad to offer personalised service to its customers at various touch points. The iPad provides Qatar Airways’ cabin crew and concierge staff at the airline’s exclusive Premium Terminal at Doha International Airport […]
Cinema Listings for 23rd – 30th August
City Center-Doha Cinema (4483 9064) The Dark Knight Rises (Action): 10:30, 13:45, 17:00, 20:15, 23:30 Brave (Animation): 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30, 19:30, 21:30, 23:30 Ted (Comedy): 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, midnight, 00:15, 01:00 The Expendables 2 (Action): 10:30, 11:45, 12:45, 14:00, 15:00, 16:15, 17:15, 18:30, 19:30, 20:45, […]
Last chance to see the spectacular fireworks at Katara tonight!
Thousands have already turned up to witness the Eid celebrations that lit up the sky at Katara Cultural Village the last three nights. Tonight is your last opportunity to experience the magic at 8.00pm! Dr. Emad Sultan, Cultural Affairs Deputy Director commented on the occasion: Following the success of the Ramadan activities, it was a […]
Qatar Choice Awards: Qatar residents vote
Organisers today announced the launch of the Qatar Choice Awards – a public choice awards programme which will allow Qatar residents to vote on the best service providers within Qatar hospitality and lifestyle sector. The nationwide awards programme will liven up Qatar’s hospitality scene, say organisers. Co-organised by Qatar’s only hospitality tradeshow, Diyafa, the Qatar […]
Cinema Listings for 16th – 23rd August
City Center-Doha Cinema (4483 9064) The Dark Knight Rises (Action): 13:15, 19:45, 23:00 (VIP Gold): 13:15, 19:45, 23:00 Brave (Animation): 12:15, 14:30, 21:15, 23:30 (3D): 10:30, 12:45, 15:00, 19:30, 21:45, midnight Expendables 2 (Action): 10:30, 12:45, 15:00, 19:30, 21:45, midnight The Amazing Spiderman (3D) (Action): 11:45, 14:30, 17:15, 20:00, 22:45 Step Up 4 (Musical): 11:30, […]
Weekly roundup for 16th August
Photo of the week Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahhab Grand Mosque - Tuesday night marked the 27th night of the Muslim month of fasting, which is commonly believed to be Laylat al-Qadr (the night of power). Something to do at the weekend Katara has a range of events you could enjoy this Ramadan. Specifically, don’t miss the special Eid fireworks. […]
Dining options for Eid at the leading hotels in Doha
In celebration of Eid, we have rounded up some fabulous dining choices at some of our associated hotels. We wish you Eid Mubarak and hope you get along to one of these hotels to try the wonderful cuisine on offer! Four Seasons Hotel Eid brunch at the South East Asian restaurant Nusantao, between 12-4pm for […]
QTA organises an activity-packed programme across Doha during the Eid holiday
In partnership with a diverse number of leading cultural and art Qatari institutions, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) is organising a four-day packed entertainment programme incorporating exciting activities, starting from the first day of Eid Al-Fitr. Events at Katara A dramatic fireworks show that will start from 8.30pm on the first day of Eid Watch exhibition […]
Arrive 3 hours before departure time of your flight during Eid
Just a friendly bit of advice from us: due to the anticipated surge in outbound traffic from Doha International Airport (DIA) between Thursday 16th of August and Tuesday 21st of August, it’s a good idea to turn up at the check-in counters three hours before your flight departs. The DIA will be deploying additional staff […]
Coral, all day dining, the newest hotspot at the InterContinental Doha
Overlooking the pool in the forefront, with the Arabian Gulf rolling into the distant horizon, the Coral, the newest restaurant to open at the InterContinental Doha offers both scrumptious fare, as well as picturesque vistas throughout the day. With the Coral, the InterContinental Doha located on West Bay strives to serve guests delectable meals, using […]
Amazing Qatar Airways Holidays packages available for Eid Al Fitr
It’s not too late to book an exciting holiday away for the Eid break – passengers travelling with Qatar Airways can take advantage of great savings with special holiday packages being offered by Qatar Airways Holidays. The fabulous deals include packages to suit all kinds of holidaymakers and budgets including family holidays, city breaks and […]
