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Things to do in Qatar: July 6 – July 12, 2025

Looking for fun things to do in Qatar this week? Whether you’re planning a family outing, a creative weekend with the kids, or just want to explore what’s happening around town, we’ve got you covered! Here’s your weekly roundup of the events happening across Qatar from July 6 to July 12, 2025.

This Week's Events at a Glance

Qatar Toy Festival 2025
Escape the heat and discover an indoor wonder district that is packed with activities for every age group; from playful toddlers to thrill-seeking youth and nostalgic parents.
9 July 2025
Sunday – Wednesday: 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM Thursday – Saturday : 02:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC)

Entry Ticket – QAR 50
Ultimate Fun Ticket – QAR 80
Fast Track Ticket – QAR 300
Family Entry Ticket – QAR 200
VVIP Ticket – QAR 1,500
Children under 1 year old – Free
Children with special needs – Free

Official Links

Join us this summer for two months of non-stop fun with Summer Fun Fridays, happening every Friday! Get ready for a magical mix of live entertainment, colorful charaters and unforgettable family experiences.

Each week brings a brand-new program packed with surprises! From bubble shows and dazzling clowns, and candy shows, there’s something to delight visitors of all ages. Watch the kids light up with balloon twisting artists and meet a rotating cast of mascots that bring new energy to every visit.

All Summer Long until end of August
06:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Fun City, City Center Doha – 3rd Floor, East Food Court
Official Links
AI-Powered Art Tour by Qatar Museums
Discover Qatar Museums (QM) like never before with your personalised, AI-powered art tour—spanning museums, public installations, and heritage sites. Qatar Museums invites art lovers, families, and explorers to embark on a unique cultural journey through the country’s museums, public art installations, and heritage sites with the all-new AI-powered art tour.
All Day
Online
Free
Official Links
First Bangladeshi Mango Festival in Qatar

.Experience a flavorful journey with a wide variety of premium Pakistani mangoes and mango-based products – all under one roof. From juicy classics to rare seasonal picks, it’s a mango celebration you don’t want to miss!

July 10 – July 19, 2025

04:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Eastern Square, Souq Waqif (Air-Conditioned Tent)

Free

Official Links

Your favorite Summer Adventures Camp is back at Mall of Qatar from June 29 to August 28.
This year, it’s bigger and more exciting than ever!

Register your kids now and let them enjoy interactive activities that ignite their curiosity and creativity in sports, science, arts, and technology.

From Glam Fab Week, Train Like a Pro, Sugar Rush Adventure & more, every week brings a new world for your kids to explore, learn, and play.Featuring rooms within rooms that immerse participants in the rich legacy of Islamic scholarship, this experience invites guests to journey through interconnected chambers themed around four key figures: the Islamic Traveller, Cook, Physician, and Calligrapher.

June 29 – August 28 (Sunday to Thursday)
7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
KidzMondo, Mall of Qatar

Weekly and monthly options available

4 to 14 years old
Official Links
Gamification in Museums Workshop – NMoQ
Discover new ways to elevate your museum game development skills in this interactive workshop designed to spark innovation and engagement. This workshop promises to teach participants the secrets of digital design and the magic behind bringing your game concept to life.
9 July 2025
10:00AM – 12:00PM
AI Digital Centre, National Museum of Qatar

Free

Children from 15–18 years
Official Links
Monthly Arabic Storytime at MIA Library – 7 July 2025Monthly Arabic Storytime at MIA Library – 7 July 2025
The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Library invites families to its Monthly Arabic Storytime. Held in a welcoming library setting, this month’s storytime will feature “Pirate’s Treasure” from the beloved Pirate Adventure series, bringing the tale to life through expressive storytelling and imaginative engagement in Arabic.
7 July 2025
12:00 PM to 01:00 PM
MIA Library, Museum of Islamic Art

Arabic

Official Links
Summer Bazaar 2025 at DECC – Organized by Maraya Qatar
Get ready for an unforgettable shopping and entertainment experience featuring a wide range of products and cultural delights — all under one roof! Organized by Maraya Qatar, this vibrant bazaar offers clothes, jalabiyas, bedding, men’s and women’s supplies, makeup, abayas, children’s clothes, sweets and nuts, coffee, carpets, household supplies, and food supplies.
June 25 – July 09, 2025

Daily: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Fridays: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Hall 5, Doha Exhibition & Convention Center
Free
Official Links
Little Chef Workshop – Ezdan Mall Al Wakra

Embark on a flavorful and fun-filled journey at the Little Chef Workshop, hosted at Ezdan Mall Al Wakra! This delightful event invites children to don their aprons and explore the joy of cooking through interactive, hands-on activities.

Young participants will engage in exciting experiences such as pizza baking, cookie and cake decorating, and creative arts and crafts sessions.

Kids will also enjoy playful activities like making pizzas from playdough and designing their very own chef hats to wear and take home as a keepsake. Adding to the excitement, a special Strawberry Bubble Show will be featured every Friday, bringing a magical twist to the weekend festivities.

3 July – 12 July 2025
Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Gate 1 – Ezdan Mall Al Wakra

Free
On-site Registration Required

Official Links

Ruq'ah Calligraphy (intermediate) Workshop

Join this beginner level workshop to learn ruq’ah, the last style of calligraphy developed by the Ottomans. Reaching its height in the 19th century, this script was popular for its clarity and simplicity. It is used in the titles of some books, newspapers, and more.

Workshop lead: Hussein Ammar Ahmad

5, 12, 19 and 26 July 2025
11:00AM – 01:00PM
Museum of Islamic Art
Free

English and Arabic

Official Links
Retro Games Event – City Center Doha
Get ready for a nostalgic blast from the past at City Center Doha’s Retro Games Event,​ where classic arcade games and vintage consoles bring timeless fun to life. Whether you’re a Pac-Man pro, a Tetris master, or just discovering retro gaming for the first time, this event is your chance to dive into the golden age of play.
18 June – 31 July 2025
City Center Doha Mall
Official Links
Clay & Play Kids Summer Camp – M7 Doha
Kids Summer Camp: Clay & Play by Jthoor is the ultimate artistic escape for your kids. Get ready for the messiest, muddiest week of the summer, and fully immersed in the magic of making! Led by local creative Aysha Al Sulaiti, this hands-on camp invites kids to dive into the world of pottery, inspired by Qatar’s rich marine culture. Throughout the week, campers will explore different clay-building and pottery techniques, learn about marine life, and express their ideas through clay. From shaping sea creatures to making shell candles, day brings a new creative adventure. An exclusive pop-up market adds to the experience, featuring educational and summer-inspired products. This summer camp is an ideal week for the kids to learn, create, and connect through art.Let your kids get creative, messy, and muddy this summer with a five-day camp inspired by Qatar’s marine culture, designed to spark imagination and celebrate creativity through clay.

29 June – 03 July 2025
06 July – 10 July 2025
13 July – 17 July 2025

10:00AM – 01:00PM
Learning Space, Floor 1 – M7
QAR 1050
Children from 6-10 yrs
Official Links
City Kids Clubhouse – Free Daily Fun at City Center Doha

Bring the little ones to explore a world of creativity and imagination at the City Kids Clubhouse, now open daily at City Center Doha. This colorful activity zone offers hands-on fun designed especially for kids and families.

18 June – 31 July 2025
City Center Doha Mall
Official Links
Mukhayamna Quantum Computing Camp 2025
Join the Mukhayamna Quantum Computing Camp, a fully sponsored summer school hosted at Education City, which is jointly organized by HBKU’s Qatar Center for Quantum Computing (QC2) and QF’s Mukhayamna..
6 July – 11 July
09:00AM – 12:30PM
Education City
Official Links
Scoop by the Sea Summer Event Qatar 2025

Get ready for the coolest summer experience in Doha! Visit Qatar presents Scoop by the Sea, a daily, family-friendly summer activation at West Bay North Beach.

This ice cream-themed event promises a refreshing mix of fun, sport, and entertainment for all ages, packed with immersive activities, shows, and games.

June 18 to August 13, 2025

Weekdays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Weekends (Friday & Saturday): 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

West Bay North Beach
QAR 35 per adult (Weekdays) QAR 50 per adult (Weekends) Free entry for children under 12 and seniors above 60 Tickets available on-site
Official Links
Whale sharks swimming near the surface in the Al Shaheen region of Qatar

Experience one of the ocean’s most awe-inspiring events during the Whale Sharks of Qatar 2025 season. Taking place at Al Ruwais Port in Northern Qatar, this unique adventure offers a rare chance to observe one of the world’s largest gatherings of whale sharks—right here in Qatari waters. Set sail every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, aboard a high-speed catamaran for a one-day voyage guided by a whale shark expert. You’ll enter a previously restricted ocean zone in the Al-Shaheen region, where up to 300 whale sharks gather each year to feed near the surface.

20 June – 19 September 2025

6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Al Ruwais Port, Northern Qatar

Adult (12 years & above): From QAR 710
Children
3-11 years: From QAR 355
0-2 years: Free

Official Links
Escape Room at MIA

Escape Room: The Banquet of Secrets

Featuring rooms within rooms that immerse participants in the rich legacy of Islamic scholarship, this experience invites guests to journey through interconnected chambers themed around four key figures: the Islamic Traveller, Cook, Physician, and Calligrapher.

Each space reveals hidden knowledge and layered narratives—whether exploring ancient medical practices, culinary traditions, celestial discoveries, or the art of the pen. Along the way, visitors will have an adventure where they will try to find lost spices, ingredients, recipes, and medicines to be able to have the privilege to attend the secret banquet with the Sultan.

1 July–20 December 2025

Every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday
3:00PM – 04:00PM, 04:00PM – 05:00PM, 05:00PM – 06:00PM

Museum of Islamic Art

Free

Children of age 14 and above.
Official Links
Education City Stadium

Get ready for an empowering and fun-filled evening at Ladies Night at Education City Stadium! Returning on July 1, 2025, this exclusive event is packed with exciting new activities for women and girls aged 6 and up.

Enjoy your favorite night with lots of new activities!

– Running activities offered by different running groups
– Health and fitness activities
– Football Sessions
– Snacks and treats from food and beverage vendors

1 July 2025
06:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Gate 35, Education City Stadium

Free

Women and young girls aged 6 years old and above only (Boys of all ages, and girls 5 years or younger won’t be allowed in.)

Official Links
Lusail Public Karting 2025
The thrill is on! Public Karting sessions are officially happening at Lusail International Circuit — and you’re invited to hit the track! The karting track is approximately 900m in length with around 15 karts on track running 12 minute session times.
Every Wednesday to Saturday
06:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Lusail International Circuit – Karting Track
Adults (12 minutes): QAR 125 per karting session
Ages 13 and up (Min height: 153 cm)
Official Links
Learn Naskh Calligraphy at MIA – July 2025

Join this workshop to learn about naskh (Arabic calligraphy), one of the oldest forms of Arabic calligraphy.

6 – 9 July 2025
04:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Education Centre, Museum of Islamic Art
Free

English and Arabic

Official Links
Al Thuraya Planetarium

Discover the wonders of space at the Al Thuraya Planetarium in Katara Cultural Village! Don’t miss the engaging and educational planetarium shows happening every Monday and Wednesday throughout June 2025.

July 2, July 7, July 9, July 14, July 16, July 21, July 23, July 28, July 30

5:00PM, 6:00PM

Al Thuraya Planetarium

Free

Official Links
Wafa al-Hamad Sites of Imagination exhibition at Mathaf showcasing Qatari modern art

Wafa al-Hamad: Sites of Imagination is the first-ever museum exhibition exploring the remarkable 40-year career of Wafa al-Hamad (1964–2012), a Qatari artist, educator, and designer known for her fusion of Arabic calligraphy, abstraction, optical illusions, and dreamlike visuals. The exhibition presents a diverse range of her work including watercolor, oil painting, woodwork, digital art, and archival materials. It draws from Mathaf’s permanent collection along with special loans, providing a unique insight into both global and Gulf influences on modern Arab art.

Until 9 August 2025

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9am–7pm
Monday: Closed
Thursday: 9am– 9pm
Friday: 1:30pm–7pm

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Education City

Free

Official Links
Artworks displayed at Latinoamericano exhibition

The landmark exhibition Latinoamericano | Modern and Contemporary Art offers an expansive overview of the continent’s artistic production through works by key artists from 1900 to the present. This unique showcase is part of the Qatar Argentina and Chile 2025 Year of Culture.
Expect to see paintings, photographs, films, sculptures, installations, textiles, and popular cultural references—each offering a window into the region’s identity and art historical narratives.

April 21 – July 29

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9am–7pm
Tuesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am– 9pm
Friday: 1:30pm–7pm

National Museum of Qatar

Free

Official Links
Qatar_ Close to My Soul Exhibition at Mathaf (1)

Qatar: Close to My Soul is a powerful exhibition offering a poetic journey into the heart of Qatar’s past and present through its art. Curated by Fatima Mostafawi, this exhibition draws from the personal collection of Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani, showcasing artworks from the late 1960s onward. The exhibition is divided into three thematic sections. The first of these, O’mri Qatar, explores how artists draw inspiration from traditional architectural and natural landscape. The second, Dewdrops, features works portraying society, and the third, Boundless Expanse, presents various experiments in abstraction and hurruffiya, an art form incorporating Arabic letterforms.

Until 9 August 2025

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9am–7pm
Monday: Closed
Thursday: 9am– 9pm
Friday: 1:30pm–7pm

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Education City

Free

Official Links
Your Ghosts Are Mine Exhibition at Mathaf

Your Ghosts Are Mine: Expanded Cinemas, Amplified Voices brings together over 40 visionary filmmakers and artists from the Arab world, Africa, and Southeast Asia. It features ten thematic sections across seven galleries, exploring powerful ideas like deserts, ruins, borders, and the cosmos. Visitors will experience a rich mix of genres—fiction, documentary, animation, memoir—blending fantasy and tradition, spirituality and postcolonial perspectives. This exhibition expands the definition of cinema and positions it firmly within global art history.

Until 9 August 2025

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9am–7pm
Monday: Closed
Thursday: 9am– 9pm
Friday: 1:30pm–7pm

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Education City

Free

Official Links
Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park

Starting 7 May, Ladies Day returns to Sea Caves Waterpark, located inside Desert Falls Water and Adventure Park at Salwa Beach Resort! Every Wednesday from 3 PM to 9 PM, the park becomes a private paradise just for ladies. Whether you’re relaxing solo or splashing around with friends, this is your time to shine.

Every Wednesday

3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Sea Caves Waterpark at Desert Falls

Adult (above 1.2m height): QAR 195
Junior (below 1.2m height): QAR 150
Adult with Combo Meal: QAR 235
Junior with Combo Meal: QAR 180

Official Links
A Seat at the Table: Food & Feasting in the Islamic World Exhibition

A Seat at the Table: Food & Feasting in the Islamic World is a captivating exhibition that explores rich culinary traditions from the emergence of Islam to the present day. Visitors will discover how trade influenced food culture, how courtly etiquette shaped social customs, and how key historical developments continue to impact dining experiences across the Islamic world.

22 May – 8 November 2025

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday: 9am–7pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am–9pm
Friday: 1:30pm–7pm

Museum of Islamic Art

Free

Official Links
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