5 Weekend Activities You Should Not Miss When in Doha
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5 Weekend Activities You Should Not Miss When in Doha

Doha Festival City Mall is one of the most popular shopping malls in Qatar, with hundreds of retail stores, dozens of restaurants and numerous entertainment venues for people of all ages, not to mention the best sales in Qatar

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5 Weekend Activities You Should Not Miss When in Doha

Qatar is packed with various attractions and amenities. It offers a wide variety of beaches, food and adventure. And this is most evident in its capital, Doha.

You can explore the one-stop shopping mall during the day, ending the evening with a night of clubbing, and the next day shopping for art and other Emirati souvenirs. There is practically no dearth of weekend activities in Doha to enjoy with your loved ones.


With many flight options landing in Doha from different parts of the world, getting there is also easy.

If you want to experience the culture, adventure or relaxation of Qatar, then don't miss these activities in Doha over the weekend.


1. Shop, Dine & Party at Doha Festival City Mall


Doha Festival City Mall is one of the most popular shopping malls in Qatar, with hundreds of retail stores, dozens of restaurants and numerous entertainment venues for people of all ages, not to mention the best sales in Qatar.


For shopaholics, you can find a wide range of stores that are sure to add a dose of fun and excitement to your weekend in the city. Some of the retail stores you should visit include:

Mumuso: A Korean lifestyle brand that provides fashionable and affordable gadgets, beauty products, accessories and jewelry.

Festival Souk: A market inside the mall where you can get bargains at Home Center and Centerpoint stores.

Harvey Nichols - The UK's leading luxury fashion retailer offering the ultimate in fashion experience. It offers a wide selection of luxury items you definitely can't resist, such as clothing, footwear, skincare, purses, accessories and makeup.

OnlyRoses: A retail store that's all about roses. They offer the best fresh roses in Doha. But they are known for their eternal roses, real roses that can last for a year without water.

Gift Shed - A gift shop where you can find beautiful handmade items. This is a unique gift shop that you must visit if it comes to gifts, handmade crafts and stationery.

2. Explore the Falcon in Falcon Sookie

Being a hawk is a status symbol in Qatar. A visit to the Falcon Souk will help you understand the importance of the falcon in Qatari society.

If you're lucky, you can watch the merchants examine the birds and discuss some of the details about the falcon. You can even see them making leather Hawk helmets.

If you have time, you should also visit the adjacent Souk Waqf Falcon Hospital. This is a specialized hospital that treats injured birds, and the staff here can show you their surroundings.

3. Parachute Over the City

If you want a unique adventure, why not jump on a plane over a desert-drenched city with majestic views of the Persian Gulf.
The instructors at Skydiving Qatar are very experienced. So don't be afraid to put on a parachute and head for the skies.

4. Explore the Cultural Village of Katara

Also known as the Valley of Cultures, the Katara Cultural Village was created to celebrate and celebrate the culture of Qatar and other customs and civilizations.

The larger venue includes an opera house, art gallery, green space, an information center, museum facilities, an amphitheater and heritage center. Here you can enjoy various activities like exhibitions, concerts and other social events.

5. Visit the Aspire Tower

The Aspire Tower is a 300 m high skyscraper, making it the tallest building in Qatar.

Also known as Mashal Doha, this majestic structure is an architectural gem with modern interiors, a top floor 360-degree revolving restaurant and a panoramic swimming pool.
In fact, you will never be short of things to do when you are in Doha over the weekend, so do not miss out on doing these activities on your next vacation to Qatar.

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