• Iftar on the dunes
Experience a tranquil iftar under the stars, immersed in the breathtaking beauty of Qatar’s sand dunes. This unique outdoor dining experience offers a memorable way to break your fast amidst breathtaking desert landscapes.
Location: Sand dunes
Date: Until March 30
Find more information here.
• Ceramic tile workshop
Try your hand at making and glazing ceramic tiles in a creative and interactive workshop. All finished tiles become part of a collaborative community art piece, where participants can create shapes that tessellate into a larger design.
Location: Al Khater House
Date: March 22
Find more information here.
• Kayaking + iftar
Combine adventure with tradition as you kayak through Doha’s scenic waterways, taking in the serene surroundings. After an invigorating paddle, unwind with a peaceful iftar at various picturesque locations.
Location: Different spots in Doha
Date: Until March 30
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• Live BBQ at Heenat Salma
Enjoy a live BBQ at Heenat Salma, where chefs grill fresh ingredients over an open flame. Set near the Open Deck Bonfire, this rustic setting offers the perfect ambiance for a relaxed evening beneath the night sky.
Location: Heenat Salma
Date: Every Thursday
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• A journey to Mecca through time
Step into a virtual reality experience that takes you on a journey through Mecca’s history. Organized by Katara in collaboration with the Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, this event is part of the Katara Tech Forum.
Location: Ramadan Village, Katara South Area
Date: Until March 21
Find more information here.
Book of the week: “The Lost Rose”
“The Lost Rose,” by Kummam AlMaadeed, follows Clara, a young woman burdened by a devastating secret that threatens her future. After a desperate attempt to end her life, she is saved by Luca, who vows to protect her as danger looms from a neighboring kingdom. Amidst brewing mutiny and an evil sorcerer determined to enslave Clara through dark magic, she and Luca embark on a perilous journey. As Clara’s hidden past is unveiled, they face a battle against sorcery, love and redemption.
A child adorned in a traditional garb attends the Garangao festivities, a traditional Qatari event for children that takes place annually during the halfway mark of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, in Doha on March 14, 2025. (KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images)
- Qatar has allocated $741 million for social support in 2025, according to Al Jazeera.
- Doha ranks fourth in the Arab world for highest cost of living, with a cost index of 48.47, according to cost-of-living database Numbeo.
- Qatar ranks as the second-highest spender in the Arab world on player acquisitions over the past five years, with a total expenditure of $395 million, according to the Mercato Al-Sharq 2024.
