After enjoying a carnival-like atmosphere for nearly a month thanks to the World Cup-related festivities at multiple locations, people in Qatar - both resident and visitors - have one last chance to take part in the revelry Sunday.A wide range of activities and attractions are in storeSunday, including Qatar National Day events as well as World Cup activations.Here are some highlights:1.Darb Al Saai, Umm Salal Mohamed - Taking place at a new location this year, the Darb Al Saai activities are an important component of the Qatar National Day celebrations. There are 4,500 cultural, heritage, arts, sports & entertainment activities, and more on offer.2. Katara Cultural Village Foundation - Katara will Sunday culminate its activities accompanying the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 with a special celebration that it has prepared for fans and visitors on the occasion of Qatar National Day. Katara has been enthralling visitors with a wide range of activities and events, including the traditional dhow festival.3. Airshow at Lusail Boulevard - The Qatar National Day airshow will take place at Lusail Boulevard from 3.15pm-3.35pm today, the Ministry of Defence has said.4. FIFA Fan Festival: Al Bidda ParkTimings: 4pm-2am.Gates close for last entry at midnight. Join thousands of fans and enjoy the final live.Entry only for Hayya card holders.5. Corniche celebrationsQatar’s street carnival along Doha’s iconic 6km waterfront, from the Museum of Islamic Art to Hotel Park.6. Welcome to Qatar: CornicheA must-see for everyone during the tournament, featuring the Circle of Lights – a shimmering circle suspended above the water that transforms to poetically narrate wonderful stories.7. Hayya Fan ZoneA celebration of the beautiful game at Lusail South Promenade, open until December 18 from noon until 1am.Head to Lusail South Promenade and join the festivity, fun and football. Access: entry fee and ticketed activations. Hayya Card holders are eligible for discounted tickets if purchased upon entry.8. Ras Abu Aboud Beach 974Hit the shore at Beach 974, extending from the heart of Doha along Ras Abu Aboud’s glistening waterfront.Combine football and beach life, enjoy the water – then kick back and let the beat move your feet!For more details, visit https://www.qatar2022.qa/en/live-it-all-in-qatar/ras-abu-aboud-beach-9749. MDLBEAST Presents: AraviaStep off the pitch and onto the dance floor for some Aravian nights.A magical world that combines music, performance and song inspired by the colours and shapes of Arab culture, blending rave with Arabia.Taking place from 8pm-2am.Located next to Al Wakra metro station, 12 minutes from Doha.Access: Event admission ticket required.20% discount on your first ticket and 50% for any other ticket you purchase within the same order when using promo code Hayya50.This offer is valid on all ticket categories until the last day of the festival, on a limited number of tickets.Visit https://aravia.mdlbeast.com/en for details about performances and tickets.* Daydream FestivalThe Daydream Festival has hosted top Electronic Dance Music artistes at the Doha Golf Club.The festival opened last month and continues until Sunday, from 5.30pm to 3am.For more information and tickets, visit https://www.tixbox.com/en/events/?page=0&size=12*Lusail BoulevardLive entertainment lights up the boulevard! The modern city of Lusail is brought to life from morning to night with live music, parades and street performances.Taking place until Sunday.* QetaiFAN Beach FestBe entertained day and night! Enjoy concerts, performances, giant screen live matches, water activities and a Floating Aqua Park – all at one of the largest entertainment venues in the country!Open at Qetaifan Island North, Lusail.Admission is free to the General Admissions Area – enabling all visitors to enjoy the beach, music, activities and F&B facilities, as well as watch live football matches on the giant screens.Tickets are needed for access to the front stage area during special music performances and admission to the VIP area.Tickets are available through Q-Tickets at www.q-tickets.com* World Cup activations/celebrations at The Pearl Island, Katara – the Cultural Village, Souq Waqif and Msheireb Downtown Doha, plus Katara Traditional Dhow Festival and a lot more.Please refer to https://www.qatar2022.qa/en/live-it-all-in-qatar for more information.
December 18, 2022 | 12:21 AM