Entertainment galore at Msheireb

The various activations and festive atmosphere at Msheireb Downtown Doha continue to attract a large number of visitors, marking eight days of Eid al-Fitr holidays. Described as “one of the biggest and most engaging Eid festivals for visitors of all ages”, the eight-day celebration at Msheireb features an array of family-friendly activities and attractions for people to enjoy.

Starting at 5pm, children could be seen at arts and crafts booths at Barahat Msheireb to take part in a number of interactive games. The beautifully-decorated venue provides visitors with a relaxing environment, in addition to a wide range of food and beverage offerings.

The 360-photobooth was among the most-queued activities in the area this Eid, giving holiday-goers the opportunity to create unique and unforgettable moments which they can share on social media. “The activities here at Msheireb are amazing. I find time to take my son to these kinds of festivities because it helps a lot in keeping him away from electronic devices like cellphones and tablets,” Indian expatriate Prakash M told Gulf Times.

Besides its health benefits, he said face-to-face, physical/engaging and educational activities also help young children “to be more creative in general” and develop their social skills. Live musical performances every evening remain to be a big hit as it serenades audiences with enchanting pieces at different areas of Msheireb, it is learnt.

Filipino expatriate Alex M said visitors like him have been treated with exceptional entertainment shows and activations since the first day of Eid al-Fitr holidays at Msheireb. “I and my family spend our afternoon here at Msheireb because the place has so much charm, it gives us more reasons to return and spend the rest of the evening roaming around, watching the shows, and dining at different restaurants this Eid,” he said.

“We can all take the tram but the place encourages people to walk while roaming around. You’ll be able to discover some of the best restaurants and cafes in town that offer the best cuisines and beverages,” Alex added. The Ministry of Municipality also held a fun and interactive planting workshop for children at Sikkat Al Ghafa, giving them the chance “to experience planting and take home an actual plant to nurture”.