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Events in Doha

Planning a visit to Doha? - First review the calendar of events to check what is going on during your stay. It is wise to book your trip in advance if your travel dates match a popular event like Golf or Tennis Masters or Exhibitions.

Calendar of events

Here is short list of the most popular events planned in Doha for 2010.

Qatar Golf Masters

Doha Golf Club: The Qatar masters count fot the PGA Championship - one of the biggest golf tours in the world. This Golf Course is spectacular as very few areas have restricted access and spectators can follow players freely. Date: January 2010. Read more

Qatar ExxonMobil Tennis Open - ATP Tour

One of the first ATP Tour tournament is taking place in Doha every year early January. In 2010 the event dates are: 4-9 Jan. Many of the top20 players will be there. Info: +974 440-9601

Emir GCC Camels Race at Al Shahaniya Race Track

The most popular and prestigious Camel Race is held at Al Shahaniya Race Track located 30km West from Doha. Date: April 2010

Festival of the Senses

Various activities and exhibitions focused on human senses. This family friendly event takes place every year in May on the Corniche.

Qatar Summer Wonders - Shopping Festival

Qatar Summer Wonders is a popular festival taking place during one month in summer (July or August 2010) and mixing various attractions and events like shopping discounts in major malls, street theatre, film screenings... More information about shopping in Doha

Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup

The Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup season finish every year in Doha in November. Spectacular competitions just along the Corniche.

Business events: Fairs and shows calendar

Most of the major exhibitions, trade shows and fairs take place at the Qatar International Exhibition Centre. Here is the calendar of events:

International Wedding Exhibition - Date: 17-MAR-10 to 20-MAR-10
Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition (DIMDEX 2010) Date: 29-MAR-10 to 31-MAR-10
Project Qatar (Trade Exhibition For Construction Technology) Date: 12-APR-10 to 15-APR-10
Qmedic (medical and hospital show) Date: 04-MAY-10 to 06-MAY-10
Itech - information technology Show - Date: 11-MAY-10 to 17-MAY-10
Arab International Industrial Forum - Date: 25-MAY-10 to 28-MAY-10
Power Gen Middle East Date: 04-OCT-10 to 06-OCT-10
OFFSHORE Middle East - Date: 12-OCT-10 to 14-OCT-10
Milipol Qatar (exhibition for Internal State security) - Date: 25-OCT-10 to 27-OCT-10
GCC Power Exhibition Date: 01-NOV-10 to 04-NOV-10
Financing Aviation in the Middle East - Date: 09-NOV-10 to 10-NOV-10
International Furniture & Decor Expo - Date: 10-NOV-10 to 13-NOV-10
LIFE Expo - Be Part Of It - Date: 11-DEC-10 to 14-DEC-10