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18 December | 8PM
Fireworks show
Corniche
There'll be music, lights, and giant fireworks. Last year the fireworks were in sync with a story. Make sure to get a good spot!
Check out this scene of fireworks behind the skyscrapers on our YouTube page. (youtube.com/iluvqatar)
18 December | 8AM - 10PM
National Day Parade
Corniche
A fantastic parade where people will get to enjoy a parade by the Armed Forces, MOI, Emiri Guards, ISF, Civilian participation, cars, balloons, flag waving, music, and bands.
11 - 18 December | 10AM - 10PM
Classic Car Show
Corniche & Exhibition Center
Just like every year, people will be able to enjoy a blast from the past from a time when Qatar was modernizing. You'll get to see a rare collection of classic cars that government officials used to use.
15 - 18 December | All day
Traditional Boat Show
Corniche
Enjoy two displays of various styles of Qatari boats and dhows. It's great to see these beautiful vessels that helped the older generation survive.
15th - 31st December | Night
Palm Tree Illunimation
Corniche (and around Qatar)
Don’t forget to pass my the Corniche, to check out how the Palm Tree Illumination! It's a beautiful sight. Honestly, we wish it could always look like that.
15-18 December | All Day
Kids Activities
Corniche
Kids will get a chance to play games, have fun and just enjoy the different entertainment shaped around National Day.
8-18 December | 9PM - 10PM
Al Izbba
Darb Al Saai
Al-Izbba is the site where a man is away from home looking after camels in the wild valleys and desert. Come and take a look at what the site used to look like and how it was managed.
15 - 30 December | All Day
Dhow Exhibition
Corniche
Although there's an existing boat show, this is focused on traditional dhows only. It's great to see these big boats that used to be used for socializing, pearling, and big fishing. :)
8-18 December | 8AM - 10PM
Al Nasa (Rifle shooting)
Darb Al Saai
Qataris are well known for rifle and shotgun shooting as a sport. Come on down to learn how to shoot for yourself! Professional trainers will be supervising and teaching the traditional principles of Al Nasa.
8-18 December | 8AM - 10PM
Al Shaqab (Horse Dressage)
Darb Al Saai
Take beautiful horses, dress them up in traditional dressage, enjoy a great horse show, and also enjoy riding them too!
8-18 December | 8AM - 10PM
Al Doha
Darb Al Saai
View a show case of Qatar's history and development through the times. Government and Civil organizations have come together to show the public how Qatar became to what it is today.
15-30 December | 5PM - 12AM
Pearl Illumination
Palm Island (Corniche)
Remember Palm Island? No? Well it used to be a micro-resort before it was sadly removed. Now though, there's going to be a beautiful illumination for everyone to enjoy :)
11 - 18 December | 4PM - 10PM
Traditional Games
Sheraton Park
Come and play traditional Qatari games like sculpted tops, sticks and tyres, kook, and more! It's fun seeing how we grew up before iPads and PlayStations.
8-18 December | All Day
Al Mishabayh (Oryx)
Darb Al Saai
Learn about one of Qatar's native animals, the Oryx. You'll get an understand for how they breed them, take pictures, and perhaps even pet some too.
8-18 December | All Day
Al Maqtar
Darb Al Saai
You'll find loads of tents set up in one area that have been laid out to show the public what Qatari life in the desert looked like. Within each tent you'll find various activities, story telling, and giveaways.
8-18 December | All Day
Al Maqlat
Darb Al Saai
Designed to look like a dining area in old Qatari houses. There's various traditional and local food being served for people looking to fill their stomachs at Darb Al Saai.
11-17 December | 6PM - 10PM
Arda and Poetry
Darb Al Saai
This will be super fun. A competition between schools and senior professionals where they share their poetic skills and also perform an Arda (a local dance with swords).
8-18 December | All Day
Souq Wagif
Darb Al Saai
Of course, you could always just go to the REAL Souq Wagif, but if you're in the area of Darb Al Saai, drop on down to enjoy Qatari food tasting, photography, and view all the different types of old trading that used to happen (textiles, ceramics, engraving, etc...)
8-18 December | All Day
Al Beda
Darb Al Saai
An embodiment of old Marin life in Qatar with its activities, like sailing, Oyster opening for pearl, traditional coffe shop, and traditional games
18 December | All Day
Traditional Activities
Ritz Carlton
Sounds mysterious, but honestly that's all we know. There's going to be traditional activities held at the Ritz.
December 13 | 9AM
National Day Trophy
Equestrian Center
This is a big horse race! Total prize money is 400,000QR. It's a 2000m race on grass and there'll be some amazing horses.
14 December | 7PM - 9PM
National Vision Panel
Al Rayyan Theater Souq Wagif
This panel consists of members of the plaftform whom will present their perception as experts in how to achieve the QNV 2030
13-18 December |
Hukoomi Majlis
Katara Esplanade
The tent is full of surprises for both adults and children, enjoy Arabic treats, create your own photographic memories in the photo booth, and discover what is the latest at Hukoomi.