FIFA Fan Festival
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Celebrate your love of the
beautiful game in Al Bidda Park
– at the FIFA Fan Festival
40,000 capacity
Live music from international and regional artists
Family and child-friendly environment
Official FIFA merchandise
VIP hospitality
Global and local cuisine
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Everything you need to
know about fan zones at
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
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All of the Qatar 2022 matches will be
screened here on giant screens, but on rest
days, there will also be live music from
international and regional artists, plus
family-friendly entertainment.
Inside the fan zone, you’ll find a food court
with both local cuisine and international
delicacies.
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Fans from all over the world can look forward to 29 days
of football, music, culture and lifestyle – a true festival of
football!
During the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the FIFA Fan
Festival will take place at Al Bidda Park – in the centre of
Doha, in the heart of Qatar.
The venue will be located between the West Bay area and
the Souq Waqif marketplace.
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The best way to reach the free-to-enter entertainment hub will
be by using the Doha Metro.
Nearest Metro Stations:
West Bay Qatar Energy (Red line)
Al Bidda (Red and Green lines)
Corniche (Red line) – exit only
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Opening hours
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Open from 19 November-18 December
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November 19-29
November 19: 5 PM to 2 AM
November 20: 3 PM to 2 AM
November 21: 1 PM to 2 AM
November 22 to 28: 10 AM to 2 AM
November 25: 11 AM to 2 AM
November 29: 1 PM to 2 AM
30 November-18 December
Match Days: 3 PM to 2 AM
Rest Days: 5 PM to 2 AM
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The Corniche
19 November - 18 December 2022. Every day from 12 pm – 12 am.
The Corniche will host a carnival-like experience for fans along a 6 km stretch
from the Museum of Islamic Art to the Sheraton Hotel. Visitors will enjoy roving
performances, various rides and activities, 150+ food and beverage stalls, and
retail pop-ups.
Nearest metro stations are Corniche Station (Red Line), West Bay Station (Red
Line), Souq Waqif Station (Gold Line)
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Lusail Boulevard
20 November - 18 December 2022, from 11 am to 12 am.
The Lusail Boulevard, located near the iconic Lusail Stadium, will host street
performances, parades, and live music surrounded by food and beverage outlets.
Nearest metro station Lusail station (Red line)
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Hayya Fan Zone
Lusail Marina Promenade, located near the iconic Lusail Stadium, will host street
performances, parades, and live music surrounded by food and beverage outlets.
Nearest metro station Lusail station (Red line)
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974 Beach Club
9 am to 6 pm
The 974 Beach Club is located in close proximity to Stadium 974 and will be a
hub for water sports activities, live music, retail shops, and food outlets.
Admission ticket required
Nearest metro station Ras Bu Fontas metro station. Shuttle buses will be
available
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Qetai-Fan Beach Fest
10 am to 4 am.
Qetai-Fan Beach Fest Powered by Unity-Y. The festivities will include beach and
water activities, live screening of matches, over 50 food & beverage outlets,
retail shops, and concerts.
Location Qetaifan Island North beachfront, Admission ticket required.
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Arcadia Music Festival
10 am to 5 am
Near Ras Bu Fontas Metro Station
Electrifying thrill of a music festival, the Arcadia is one to check out! Live music
performances from international artists and DJs will fill the venue for the
ultimate dance festival.
Nearest metro station Ras Bu Fontas metro station
Entry fee is required, ticket prices start from QAR 300
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MDL Beast Presents – ARAVIA
8 pm - 2 am
Al Wakrah
ARAVIA hosted by MDLBEAST will be another music festival destination not to
be missed. ARAVIA will be a massive rave with an Arabian flair featuring the
biggest artists in the industry.
Nearest metro station Al Wakrah metro station
Entry fee is required, ticket prices start from QAR 179
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Daydream Festival 2022
The Magical Lantern
From 22 November to 18 December 2022 at the stunning Doha Golf Club.
The Daydream Festival 2022: The Magical Lantern will make its grand return to
Doha as a part of Qatar Live 2022. The festival will host some of the world’s
largest electronic and dance music artists (EDM) for an electrifying month-long
festival.
Nearest metro station Qatar University metro station
Entry fee is required
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Cultural Activations at all
stadiums
Be captivated by a parade of cultural activations along your journey to the
matches.
The Cultural Activation offers immersive one-of-a-kind fan experiences. Get
ready to cheer for your favorite team at our face painting stations, delight in
creative global art forms, dance along and enjoy live DJs.
Venue: All 8 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Stadiums
Performances start 3 hours ahead of each match, and continue for two hours
after the final whistle
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Al Maha Island
An Exclusive Amusement Center for Complete Entertainment
Location: Tarfa Lusail
Date: 1st Nov 2022
Capacity: 14,000
50+ Attractions
Tickets Needed
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Hayya Card
Services that the Hayya Card will entitle you to
The Hayya Card will also provide a number of benefits, including free public
transport for ticket holders on match days.
Entry to Qatar (International fans) - will serve as a visa
Doha Metro
Public Buses
Tournament Buses
Trams
Smart journey planning via the "Hayya App"
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Pearl Qatar
Events
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Medifest
Location: Medina Centrale,
The Pearl Island
Date: 19th Nov - 8th Dec 2022
Time: 03:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Price: Come and enjoy! - It's free!
"Roaming Parade, International
Street Artist & Performers"
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Porto Beat
Location: 20-22 La Croisette, Porta
Arabia, The Pearl Island
Date: 19th Nov - 18th Dec 2022
Time: 03:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Price: Come and enjoy! - It's free!
"Glowing Structure, DJ
Performances & Marina Views"
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Arabia Experience
Location: 2-6 La Croisette,
Porta Arabia,
The Pearl Island
Date: 19th Nov - 18th Dec 2022
Time: 04:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Price: Come and enjoy! - It's free!
"Arabian Culture Tent, Traditional
Product& Costumes, Henna
Tattooing & Incense &
Photography"
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The Pearl
Fountain
Location: 1 La Croisette, Porta Arabia,
The Pearl Island
Date: 19th Nov - 18th Dec 2022
Timing:
Weekdays: 18:00 - 21:00
Weekends: 18:00 - 22:00
Price: Come and enjoy! - It's free!
"Lively Water Show, Laser Light, Music
& Fantastic Dining Venues All Around"
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Qarnevale
Quartier
Location: Qanat Quartier Boardwalk,
The Pearl Island
Date: 25th Nov - 4th Dec 2022
Timing: 16:00 - 21:00
"Venetian Vibes, Masquerade Festival,
Floating Art, Live Statues &
Dance & Light Show"
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Beach Centrale
Location: Beach Centrale, The Pearl
Island
Date: 19th Nov - 18th Dec 2022
Timing: 6:00 - 18:00
"Artificial Sandy Beach, Swimming
Pools, Waterpark Rides, Kids Area &
F&B Kiosks"
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Duck Lake
Location: Duck Lake,
The Pearl Island
Date: 19th Nov - 18th Dec 2022
Time: 08:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Price: Come and enjoy! - It's free!
"Jogging/Walking Track,
Cycling Track, Green Hills,
Duck Feeding & Paddle Boats"
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Katara Cultural Village
Daily events
Henna Corner Al Hakima Courtyard 18-Nov to 18-Dec 16:00 to 23:00
Fashion center events Building 47 18-Nov to 18-Dec 16:00 to 23:00
World Club photoshoot corner Ibn Al Rayb Courtyard 18-Nov to 18-Dec 16:00 to 23:00
Al Dar Cultural tent Katara Explanade 18-Nov to 18-Dec 16:00 to 23:00
Qatar art handicraft market Ibn Al Rayb street 18-Nov to 18-Dec 16:00 to 23:00
Falcons zone Building 19 18-Nov to 18-Dec 16:00 to 23:00
Arabic Calligraphy art event Building 13 18-Nov to 18-Dec 16:00 to 23:00
Traditional (Wooden) Dhows Exhibition Building 19 (1) 18-Nov to 18-Dec 09:00 to 23:00
Katara Football Art & collection exhibition Building 18 (2&1) 18-Nov to 18-Dec 09:00 to 23:00
World Cup Postage Stamp Exhibition Building 22 18-Nov to 18-Dec 09:00 to 23:00
Qatari Art Pioneers Exhibition Building 19 (2) 18-Nov to 18-Dec 09:00 to 23:00
Al Thuraya Planetarium Shows Building 41 18-Nov to 18-Dec 16:00 to 23:00
Qatari Traditional Symphony Show Al Hikma Courtyard 18-Nov to 18-Dec 16:00 to 20:00
Katara International Theatrical Show 1 Katara Drama Theater 24-Nov to 26-Nov 15:00 to 17:00
19:00 to 21:00
Katara International Theatrical Show 2 Katara Drama Theater 01-Dec to 03-Dec 15:00 to 17:00
19:00 to 21:00
Katara Fashion Show Katara Amphitheater 01-Dec to 04-Dec 20:00 to 23:00
Street Art Festival Corniche Katara 18-Nov to 18-Dec 16:00 to 23:00
Katara International Dhow Festival Katara beach 20-Nov to 18-Dec 14:00 to 23:00
Qatar national Day celebration (Fireworks) Throughout Katara 16-Dec to 18-Dec 18:00 to 20:00
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Qatar 2022 World Cup Stadiums
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AL BAYT STADIUM
Capacity: 60.000
Location: Al Khor city, 35km north of Doha
Road Map: Click here
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AL THUMAMA STADIUM
Capacity: 40,000
Location: Al Thumama, 12km south of central Doha
Metro: Red line
Road Map: Click here
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KHALIFA INTERNATIONAL
STADIUM
Capacity: 40,000
Location: Aspire zone, 5km west of central Doha
Metro: Gold line
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AHMAD BIN ALI STADIUM
Capacity: 40,000
Location: Umm Al Afaei, west of central Doha
Metro: Green line
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AL JANOUB STADIUM
Capacity: 40,000
Location: Al Warkah, 22km south of central Doha
Metro: Red line
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EDUCATION CITY STADIUM
Capacity: 45.350
Location: Al-Rayyan, 7km north-west of central Doha
Metro: Green line
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STADIUM 974
Capacity: 40.000
Location: Ras Abu Aboud, 10km east of central Doha
Metro: Gold line
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LUSAIL STADIUM
Capacity: 80,000
Location: Lusail city, 20km north of central Doha
Metro: Red line
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WORLD CUP QATAR 2022
TEAMS
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WORLD CUP QATAR 2022
GROUPS
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A TOTAL OF 64 GAMES WILL BE PLAYED TO
DECIDE THE WINNERS OF THE FIFA WORLD
CUP QATAR 2022. SEE WHEN AND WHERE
THE ACTION WILL TAKE PLACE
To print the match schedule Click here!
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Local
Area
Attractions
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Doha Corniche
From Corniche you can take in the Doha skyline – best viewed at night. Walk the
crescent-shaped bay starting from the Sheraton Hotel Park and ending at the
Museum of Islamic
Art Park. Make sure
to stop by the FIFA
World Cup Official
Countdown Clock
along the way – can
you find your team’s
flag?
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Dhow Boat Ride
One activity you must do while in Qatar is take a ride on a dhow boat, a wooden
vessel traditionally used for pearl fishing. You can find them moored along the
Corniche. They’re available for group or private trips
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Souq Waqif
Exploring this famous marketplace is a great way to get a feel for Qatari culture. Souq Waqif
translates to ‘standing market’, as vendors stood in this trading market and sold their products. It is
one of Qatar’s main cultural landmarks. The mud daubed buildings and the winding alleyways
depict Qatar’s street life from yesteryear. The shops lining the alleyways sell anything and everything
– from traditional clothing to fabrics, spices to nuts and sweets, makeup to oud, souvenirs to
antiques, rugs to ornaments, and a whole lot
more. If you’re looking for local food, this is
where you will find many delicious options
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Katara Cultural Village
Katara Culture Village was conceptualized to bring different cultures together to celebrate diversity
through art and culture in one single place. Located on the beachfront with a view of the Arabian
Gulf and surrounding West Bay. There are great artworks and sculptures, art galleries, exhibition
areas, and performance
arenas including cinemas and
a Greek-style amphitheater.
There are even workshops
and festivals that take place all
year round. As you move
around the different fereej, or
alleys, you will find restaurants
and cafes in mud-daubed
buildings, two beautiful
mosques and the most
famous Katara landmark – the
pigeon towers. If you want to
shop, walk down the chic 21
High Street that is air-conditioned and houses the famous French department store – Galleries
Lafayette!
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Souq Al Wakrah
Souq Al Wakrah to enjoy the nightlife. Souq Al Wakrah pays
homage to the fishing village Al Wakrah and is a traditional-
style seaside marketplace complete with mud-daubed
buildings, courtyards, narrow pathways and traditional Qatari
vibes. Set on the Arabian Gulf, Souq Al Wakrah is not too far
from Al Janoub Stadium where some of the FIFA World Cup
2022 matches will be played! So, if you are watching one of
the exciting matches there, it is worth visiting this souq. You
will find lots of dining options opening onto the promenade,
shops that sell different local and cultural items, and activities
to do on the beac
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Abdul Wahhab Mosque
Abdul Wahhab Mosque Qatar’s grand mosque,
which was refurbished and constructed on a
mosque that was built by Qatar’s founder Sheikh
Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani in memory of his
father who passed away while Sheikh Jassim was in
Al Zubarah taking part in a military campaign.
Anyone can visit the mosque regardless of their
religious affiliation when it is not prayer time and
tours can also be arranged.
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National Museum of Qatar
The National Museum of Qatar is a great
place to start. This museum takes you through
Qatar’s past and present to tell you how it
became the country it is today. It brings to life
the story of Qatar and its people. Designed by
the Pritzker award-winning French architect
Jean Nouvel, who was inspired by the
crystallised desert rose found in the deserts of
Qatar, this museum is located on an old palace.
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Museum of Islamic Art
One of the most iconic museums in Qatar. It opened in 2008 and its popularity placed Qatar
on the cultural map. Designed by renowned Pritzker prize winning architect I.M. Pei, who
also designed the Louvre in Paris. The museum pays
homage to Islamic art and culture and their place in
world history. It has one of the world’s most diversified
and comprehensive Islamic art collections, which has
come in from all four corners of the world. Each artefact
whether it is metalwork, ceramic, jewelry, woodwork,
textile, coin or glass has been carefully selected and
curated by experts. Each one with its own story and
historical background. Along with its permanent
collections.
Adjacent to the museum, there is a huge lush green
park that overlooks the Doha skyline and the Corniche.
There are play areas that cater to children of different
ages, a cafe and it is a great place to take a break before
you move on to your next cultural experience!
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Msheireb Downtown
Msheireb Downtown Doha – the very heart of the city. Msheireb was once the
commercial hub of
the city. It has since
been refurbished to
become the world’s
first sustainable
downtown
regeneration
project and one of
the smartest cities
on earth. Here you
will find Msheireb
Museums. The
museums are made
up of four
traditional houses
dating back to the beginning
of the 20th century. These four
courtyard houses have
preserved the memories of old
Qatar along with its traditions
and cultural heritage. Each
house has its own unique story
to tell!
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Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al
Thani Museum
Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum a must visit. This private museum
contains items Sheikh Faisal has picked it up on his numerous travels. This private
collection of over 30,000 artefacts and items will take you on a journey of time
and place. Here, you will find relitocs dating back to the dinosaur era, through to
the early Islamic period, then to Qatar before and after oil was discovered, right
down to today. You will find the world’s largest private collection of weapons
and swords here. You’ll also gain an insight into early Qatari life and the culture
of the area
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Al Zubarah Fort
If you’d like to get out of Doha and explore other parts of the country between
matches, take a road trip visit one of Qatar’s main strongholds – Zubarah Fort. It
was built in 1938 by Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani to function as a coast
guard station on the ruins of an old fort. Located in the UNESCO World Heritage
town of Al Zubarah, the fort is now a museum where you can learn more about
the fort’s history – an hour drive from the capital.
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Qatar National Library
Another place you can explore Qatar’s culture and traditions is at Qatar National
Library. Housing over a million books, this modern library will give you an insight into
the country’s heritage through its books, films and the Heritage Library located in the
basement. Here you will
find an ever-growing
collection of old
periodicals, books, maps,
atlases, photographs,
manuscripts and
documents in Arabic and
other languages. Some of
these date back to the
15th century and provide
an insight to Qatar
through the ages.
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Desert safari
Desert safaris in Qatar cater to just about every
whim. There’s something for everyone quad
biking, dune bashing, sand boarding and
swimming in the Inland Sea.
You can’t come to Qatar and leave without a
desert safari adventure! Just an hour south of
Doha you’ll hit the spot where all the fun is on
four wheels. Set off in the morning in a 4x4 to
explore the sand and sea.
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Quad biking
Dunes were made for quad bikes. There really isn’t anything like conquering the
Qatari desert on one. So head out of the city and down to the beach where
you’ll find rows of all-terrain vehicles lined up for hire to bash the dunes!
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Camel rides
Travel over the dunes at
sunset atop a camel and
feel the Arabian breeze –
traditional style! The ride
may get a little bumpy for
those who are
inexperienced but it’s all
worth the ride.
Camping
Experience all the
comforts of a
luxurious Bedouin
style camping tent.
Gather around the
communal campfire
and relish the
authentic Arabic grill
dinner before calling it
a night!
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Dhow cruise
Traditional wooden dhow cruise it’s quite the experience and not to be missed.
Catch the sunset on the horizon and marvel at the Doha skyline in all its evening
glory. These sturdy handcrafted dhows have been used for centuries for pearl
diving and fishing, so cruising down the Arabian Gulf on one of these is an
absolute must. Music, karaoke and a meal on board are part of the adventure.
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Kayaking
Head up to Al Khor
where you will find
Purple Island and Al
Thakira Mangroves.
There’s plenty to see
while you kayak through
the mangroves flora and
fauna like reef egrets,
terns, herons and even
jumping fish!
Fishing
Qatar’s crystal-clear waters
are teeming with more
than 150 different species
of fish, such as barracuda,
king mackerel, snapper,
sheri and hamour. The
north-east coast is the most
popular among locals and
expats, but you’ll be sure to
find great spots all along
the coastline.
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Stand-up paddle boarding
There are no big waves in
Qatar the water is relatively
calm though it may get a bit
choppy in the winter it’s
ideal for stand-up paddle
boarding. It may take a
certain amount of strength
and agility to stay upright
but you’ll soon learn the
dynamics of balance you’ll
be gliding along in no time.
Speed boating
Love speed? Want to feel the
wind in your hair? Start the
day with a speed boat tour
around Qatar! Glide over the
turquoise waters with ease
and comfort. Take in the
sights and the sounds of
Doha and its shoreline. Feel
invigorated and enjoy the
wild ride!
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