Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) is introducing an action-packed Summer in Qatar (SiQ), with a broad range of entertainment options for all tastes and ages. With a plethora of options for the young, and the young at heart, this promises to be a summer to remember.
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 bringing joy to this summer’s offerings.
Rashed Al-Qurese, Chief Marketing Officer at Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC), stated: “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.”
Family Entertainment
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 13th July. The family favourite returns with bouncy castles, a mini-golf course, exciting rides, skill games, video games and much more. Prices range from QAR 15 for regular entry to QAR 1,250 for a gaming season pass.
Malls Enthrall: 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 13- 15 June, Titan the Robot 20 -22 June. Woody & Buzz Lightyear fans can come alive with Toy Story 4, premiering at cinemas 22 – 28 June.
Mirqab Mall will host “Family Fun Circus” from first day of Eid to fifth day of Eid , and while school may be out, there will be edutainment events such as Children’s Astrodome (10 – 14 June) and The Human Body Exploratorium (14 June- 19 July). Adults can participate in fitness Fridays, running from 13 June- 8 August.
At Tawar Mall, sports fans can cheer on their favourite teams playing in Copa America 14 June - 7 July and the African Cup 15 June – 13 July. Those more into participating than watching can take part in Toon Weekend on 27-28 June, 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 4-14 June, while Angry Birds characters will roam the halls on June 15. Toy Story fans can enjoy an activation by Disney (24 June – 20 July), keeping the magic alive well into the summer. The kidtainment will continue with Jeem Jawab TV (2- 6 July) and Baraem TV characters’ roaming shows (11-13 July).
Housed in DHFC, Trimoo Parks will also host activities all summer. From Angry Birds World, Virtuocity (holding a Summer Festival through June), and the soon to be opened Snow Dunes, DFC will have loads of family friendly entertainment. Angry Birds characters will step out of DHFC to roam the rest of Qatar’s malls participating in Summer in Qatar to spread the fun.
Throughout Eid, Hyatt Plaza will 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 meet & greets. Singalongs will keep younger children rocking with Dora & Ice Age Singalongs, Ant Man and Black Panther 27-29 June. Baraem TV characters roaming show will hit mall of Qatar 18-20 July.
Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) Brings Smurfs (18-20 July) and Hello Kitty (25-27 July) 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 4 June – 16 Aug, members can avail of special discounts on Summer in Qatar activities & retail offerings at: Trimoo Parks, QSports, KidzMondo Doha, Megapolis, Minipolis, Go Fun, Circusland, Power Loads, Bounce, Kidzania, live shows, concerts, and others.
To kick off its biggest ‘Summer in Qatar’ program QNTC has announced a number of entertainment shows and new attractions that will be open to public from the first day of Eid Al Fitr. Summer in Qatar is a nationwide program that celebrates the country’s family entertainment, retail, travel and hospitality offerings.