INJAZ Al-Arab will host its 6th annual INJAZ Al-Arab Young Arab Entrepreneurs Competition in Doha on 4 - 6 November, held under the patronage of Qatar Foundation. The competition will see students from 13 countries across the MENA region competing for the highly coveted ‘Best Student Company of the Year Award’ before a panel of high-profile Pan Arab […]
Archive | October, 2012
Al Muftah Rent A Car opens new branch at Al Khor
Al Muftah Rent A Car has opened its sixth branch in Doha at Al Khor. Al Muftah are the pioneers in the field of car rental. The company was established in 1971, when the concept of car rental was novel in Qatar. Last year Al Muftah celebrated 40 years of operations, with the opening of […]
Get discounted ‘All Access Ticket’ to Aqua Park which closes soon for winter
This will be the last weekend for the next few months that you could frolic in the waters of Aqua Park, which closes for winter from 10 November onwards. The park will remain closed through the winter as the water becomes too cold with temperatures dropping steadily, and is scheduled to reopen in April 2013 […]
Get spooked at The Jazz Club this Halloween
Experience a fantastic Halloween Night on Wednesday, 31 October 2012 hosted by the Oryx Rotana. The creative Halloween cuisine delights have been designed to be the evening’s highlight, while brilliant Halloween decorations and giveaways at The Jazz Club will be carefully arranged to impress you. Make the occasion a fun evening out with family and […]
Congratulations Sharq Village and Spa – 5 medals at Diyafa 2012!
Congratulations to Sharq Village & Spa who have won one gold, one silver and three bronze medals at Diyafa 2012! They won the following medals: The gold medal was awarded to Kitchen Artist Chef Godbery Daniel Jeyaraje for best “Novelty Cake” category Chef de Partie Shiv Prakash received a silver medal for the “Live Cooking” […]
Get in touch with your cultural side at Katara!
Don’t waste your precious time this Eid sitting on the sofa eating chips – why not visit Katara and look at these exhibitions? Ibrahim El Salahi: A Visionary Modernist is the first museum retrospective of acclaimed Sudanese artist, Ibrahim El Salahi, brought to Katara in conjunction with the Museum of African Art. Look at 80 […]
Three big parties to choose from this Eid holiday!
Halloween Party at Crystal Dress up in your best spooky costume this Halloween at the Crystal Lounge in the W Hotel on Wednesday 31 October. It’s a special ladies night with DJ GREG & DJ SUZEE X mixing all the latest tunes! For more information, call the hotel on 4453 5000 or visit their Facebook […]
Mela Dance Disco Dandiya at Sealine Beach Resort
Sealine wants to party with you this Eid at their Dance Disco Dandiya party on Monday 28 October! There will be special Indian (from Ahmedabad and Mumbai) and local DJs as well as food, fashion, games stalls and dances! Dress code is authentic Indian and doors open at 5pm. Tickets are QR100 presale from Doha […]
Armani presents Rose d’Arabie – a new limited edition fragrance
Marhaba recently had the pleasure to attend the unveiling of Georgio Armani’s new limited edition Privé Haute Couture fragrances from ‘La Collection des Mille et Une Nuits’. Some of its wonderful ingredients include rose, amber, oud and leather. The Rose d’Arabie this year is in a unique setting in a fusion with pure gold. ‘Gold […]
Celebrate Eid Al Adha at Aqua Park!
Aqua Park is celebrating its 2nd anniversary this Eid Al Adha and they have SO much entertainment on offer! There will be two shows everyday during the Eid Holidays between 4-9pm. The exciting rides, Boomerango and Spaceboat will only cost QR30! Get ready for magicians, African acrobats, face painting, henna arts, jugglers, singers and more… […]
Don’t miss the Qatar Indian Football Tournament 2012
Qatar Indian Football Forum is organising the 6th Qatar – Kerala inter district football tournament 2012 and welcomes you to the opening ceremony on Friday 26 October. It will begin at 7.15pm at Wakrah Stadium so if you are a football fan, don’t miss it!
Fireworks at Katara will light up the sky!
Katara is preparing to celebrate Eid Al Adha in the most brilliant way bringing you three nights of spectacular fireworks displays. From Friday to Sunday, 8.15 – 9.15pm, visitors to Katara will have the chance to enjoy a magnificent show of fireworks on the beachfront that will light up the sky! For more information, visit […]
Cinema Listings for 1 November – 8 November
City Center-Doha Cinema (4483 9064) Wreck-It Ralph (3D) (Animation): 11:30am, 1:45pm, 4pm, 6:15pm, 8:30pm, 10:45pm Alex Cross (Action): 10:30am, 12:45pm, 3pm, 5:15pm, 7:30pm, 9:45pm, midnight, 1am Here Comes the Boom (Comedy): 12.30pm, 2.45pm, 5pm, 7:15pm, 9:30pm, 11.45pm Chasing Mavericks (Drama): 11:45am, 2pm, 4:15pm, 6:30pm, 8:45pm, 11pm, 1:15am The Sweeny (Action): 10:45am, 1pm, 6:15pm, 11:30pm Battlefield […]
Russian Ballet on show at the QNCC
‘Russian Seasons of the 21st Century’ is coming to town at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) on Friday 26 October. Ballet director, Andris Liepa, displays some of the greatest pieces by the Ballet Russes created by the legendary Sergei Diaghilev over 100 years ago. Liepa, a former ballet dancer himself, has worked closely with […]
QTA has a fun-packed Eid for you to look forward to!
The Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has a lot in store for residents and tourists this Eid Al Adha. For four days, there will be countless celebrations and festivities that will take place throughout Qatar. Just to mention a few, there are: mini circuses, magic shows, traditional shows, breakdancing, family theatres, an African circus and the […]
City getaways during Eid Al Adha
If you didn’t get the chance to go away this Eid, spoil yourself with a city getaway at a top hotel in Doha! There are lots of special rates available – Eid Mubarak! Wyndham Grand Regency Wyndham Grand Regency Doha is offering a special package during Eid Al Adha – stay in a Deluxe Room […]
HMC Hospitals Announce Operating Hours for Eid Al Adha
Following are the changes in the HMC hospitals’ operating hours for the Eid Al Adha holidays (25 October to 3 November): Hamad General Hospital, Outpatient Department The Procedure Room will be open 25 October, 27 to 30 October, 1 November and 3 November at 7 am – 3 pm. The Medication Clinic at Level 2 […]
Dine in style during Eid Al Adha
Sharq Village & Spa Executive chef Hassan Abdallah and his team are set to create an extravagant brunch especially for Eid with a selection of oriental delicacies including over 35 mezze, crisp salads, grilled seafood and meat, and selections of hot dishes including a whole ouzi lamb. There will also be a mouth-watering selection of […]
VCUQatar presents ‘Towards a Post-disciplinary Practice: Design Education in Cultural Crisis’
As part of the Crossing Boundaries Lecture Series, Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUQatar) will present a lecture by British designer and technology researcher Matt Ward entitled ‘Towards a Post-disciplinary Practice: Design Education in Cultural Crisis’ on Wednesday 24 October at 6pm at the atrium at VCUQatar. Ward is a lecturer in design at Goldsmiths (University […]
Aspire’s Walkabout programme will end after Eid Al Adha
Aspire’s Walkabout has seen huge popularity and from an original plan to hold it for two weeks this summer, it has been extended twice and will now conclude after Eid Al Adha. So, take the chance to go for a walk in the Aspire Zone sometime over the next few days between 3pm – 9pm […]
