Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) is introducing `Summer in Qatar’ (SiQ), with a broad range of entertainment options for all tastes and ages.
The season kicks off with the popular Entertainment City making its return, in addition to entertainment at nine participating malls across Doha and Al Khor. Qatar Museums, Trimoo Parks and Jeem TV are just some of QNTC’s partners for this summer’s offerings.
Rashed Al Qurese, QNTC Chief Marketing Officer, said: “As part of our strategy to create year-round tourism offerings, we are pleased to bring exciting entertainment options for residents and visitors this summer. With support from our public and private sector partners, this Summer in Qatar has vibrant offerings in urban and family entertainment in particular, which continue to help shine a light on Qatar as a preferred destination for families.”
This summer venues around Doha and in Al Khor will host events and entertainment shows that are fun for the whole family. Entertainment City returns to Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) from the first day of Eid to July 13. The family favourite returns with bouncy castles, a mini-golf course, exciting rides, skill games, video games and more. Prices range from QR15 for regular entry to QR1,250 for a gaming season pass.
All participating malls will host a series of fun and exciting events to keep children of all sizes entertained. All of them will have meet and greets, so children can meet their favourite characters, including Tom & Jerry June 13-15, Titan the Robot June 20-22,. Woody & Buzz Lightyear fans can come alive with Toy Story 4, premiering at cinemas June 22-28.
Mirqab Mall will host `Family Fun Circus’ from the first day of Eid to the fifth day of Eid , and while school may be out, there will be edutainment events such as Children’s Astrodome (June 10-14) and The Human Body Exploratorium (June 14-July 19). Adults can participate in fitness Fridays, running from June 13-August 8.
At Tawar Mall, sports fans can cheer on their favourite teams playing in Copa America June 14-July 7 and the African Cup June 15-July 12. Those more into participating than watching can take part in Toon Weekend on June 27-28, including cosplay, costume competitions and meet and greets with the Justice League and Avengers.
Doha Festival City (DHFC) will bring Monopoly to life in a human-sized game, running from June 4-14, while Angry Birds characters will roam the halls on June 15. Toy Story fans can enjoy an activation by Disney (June 24-July 20), keeping the magic alive well into the summer. The kidtainment will continue with Jeem Jawab TV (July 2-6) and Baraem TV characters’ roaming shows (July 11-13).
Throughout Eid,Hyatt Plazawill host traditional performances and a contest for children where they can compete through traditional games.
Mall of Qatar will be home to Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash and the Justice League hold interactive shows, followed by a meet and greets. Singalongs will keep younger children rocking with Dora & Ice Age Singalongs, Ant-Man and Black Panther June 27-29. Baraem TV characters roaming show will hit Mall of Qatar July 18-20…
Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC)brings Smurfs (July 18-20) and Hello Kitty (July 25-27) to life with ticketed stage shows.
Qatar Museums Culture Pass discounts
Culture lovers can enjoy a stroll through history with Qatar Museums, in addition to partaking in classes and workshops on offer through the summer. Members of Qatar Museum’s Culture Pass Plus and Culture Pass Family will enjoy benefits such as exclusive discounts on tourism products, outdoor, mall activities, family entertainment as well as discounts at Qatar Museums gift shops.
From June 4-August 16, members can avail of special discounts on Summer in Qatar activities and retail offerings at: Trimoo Parks, QSports, KidzMondo Doha, Megapolis, Minipolis, Go Fun, Circusland, Power Loads, Bounce, Kidzania, live shows, concerts, and others.