2018-12-19
Mall of Qatar delighted visitors over 12 days from December 7th to December 18th with a variety of engaging activities and opportunities for families and friends to share their love and pride of the country. The festive program included Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra performances, daily Ardah shows featuring 12 performers, a henna booth and a traditional kids area with face painting, flag making and balloon modeling amongst other activities.
Throughout the mall, creative artworks from 11 schools have been displayed as part the mall’s very own initiative What Qatar means to you. The project gave the opportunity for schools to showcase their students’ talent and to win cash prizes of up to QR 5,000.
“Qatar National Day is the occasion on which we convey our gratitude to the country and the nation. As the nation’s mall, we are proud to celebrate this day with our community, partners and visitors who have inspired the continued solidarity, growth and prosperity of Qatar.” said Stuart Elder, Chief Executive Officer, Mall of Qatar.
2018-12-04
Mall of Qatar has prepared dazzling and captivating family entertainment every day from December 7th until Qatar National Day on December 18th. The festive program includes daily Ardah shows at the Ooredoo stage, a henna booth at West Gate 2 and a traditional kids area for families to enjoy an array of activities at East Gate 1.
On Friday December 7th and Thursday December 13th at 7.30pm the Ooredoo stage will also play host to 10 brass musicians from Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra with an exceptional line-up of beloved melodies. The musicians will also give a close-up performance at 9pm in the mall’s Luxury Court. On National Day at 3pm and 5pm a wonderful theatrical performance will portray the country’s past, present and future in an educational and joyful way featuring 50 young talents from around Qatar.
In addition, creative artworks from schools are displayed throughout Mall of Qatar as part the mall’s very own initiative What Qatar means to you. The project gave the opportunity for schools to showcase their students’ creativity and also to win cash prizes of up to QR 5,000.
“Qatar National Day is the occasion on which we convey our gratitude to the country and the nation. As the nation’s mall, we are proud to celebrate this day with our community, partners and visitors who have inspired the continued solidarity, growth and prosperity of Qatar.” said Stuart Elder, Chief Executive Officer, Mall of Qatar.
Visit mallofqatar.com.qa for more information.
2018-09-25
Doha, Qatar, 25 September 2018: Mall of Qatar, the nation’s premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment, is hosting its second Fashion Festival beginning on Thursday 27th of September. 44 shows dedicated to Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Fall/Winter collections will be supported with captivating entertainment acts on the Ooredoo stage, along with a variety of interactive and fashion focused activities which all conclude on Saturday October 6th.
The catwalk will feature shoppers’ favourite brands, showcasing new season trends available for anyone to update their wardrobe at Mall of Qatar.
Mall of Qatar is excited to give shoppers the opportunity to learn more about their body shape, understand which colours are best for them, as well as getting Fall/Winter style and trend advice from popular stylist Marta Bevin at her very own Stylist Booth.
A make-up tutorial booth will also be available for all to enjoy free make-up sessions and tips using the latest products and colours from MAC, Debenhams, Pari Gallery and more.
Visitors can also see various clothing displays throughout the mall.
“The Fall/Winter Fashion Festival will help our style-loving guests to see what their favourite brands have in store, live on stage and gives them the opportunity to shop straight out of the catwalk” said Stuart Elder, Mall of Qatar CEO.
The participating brands of the first weekend shows starting Thursday 27th until Saturday 29th include Victoria’s Secret Sport, Reiss, H&M, Sacoor Brothers and Next.
Mall of Qatar welcomes its visitors to enjoy and get inspired by the exquisite styles of their favourite brands during its Fall/Winter Fashion Festival. Follow Mall of Qatar on their social media channels for more details and to participate in fun contests with great prizes.
2018-09-04
Doha, Qatar, 4 September 2018: Qatar’s favorite shopping destination, Mall of Qatar, continues with its exceptional free family entertainment offering and invites you to witness the most innovative and spectacular performance of the ‘Acrobat Tech Show’; a mesmerizing, top-class show that features state of the art laser technology.
The show is held on the Ooredoo Stage, every day at 6:30pm and 8:30pm until the 16th of September.
“Eid is over and school has started but the entertainment doesn’t stop at Mall of Qatar! We continue to provide shoppers with memorable shows and delightful experiences and we are excited to welcome them here to enjoy this unique performance” said Stuart Elder, Mall of Qatar CEO.
Join Mall of Qatar for a supreme aerial acrobatics skill show with an exceptional laser act and a haunting atmospheric music soundtrack that promises to entertain the whole family.
2018-08-15
Doha, Qatar, 15 August 2018: This Eid Al Adha, Nickelodeon favourite SpongeBob SquarePants and friends will swap their pineapple under the sea for Mall of Qatar’s Ooredoo Stage!
From the 20th until the 25th of August, SpongeBob SquarePants and friends will take Mall of Qatar guests on a delightful adventure with the world class ‘I Heart Dancing’ show. This interactive show takes the audience through SpongeBob SquarePants’ story as he tirelessly trains for his big dance audition.
In addition to the fantastic live stage performance, kids and families will have the chance to join in an enchanting, captivating and dynamic adventure at the exclusive activity area. Everyone that steps into this bubbly zone will get the chance to meet SpongeBob SquarePants himself!
“We are very excited to announce our wonderful Eid Al-Adha celebrations and look forward to welcoming families to Mall of Qatar to see SpongeBob SquarePant’s exclusive ‘I heart dancing’ show for the first time in Qatar. This, along with all our other Eid-Al Adha activities continue Mall of Qatar’s commitment to providing the best entertainment in Qatar.” said Stuart Elder, Mall of Qatar CEO.
The celebrations don’t stop there as more fun mall-wide activities for all the family will be part of Mall of Qatar’s Eid Al-Adha events; DreamWorks and beIN are launching a new Netflix series called ‘Spirit-Riding Free’ with fun activities including a barn-like fully equipped sound proof studio where kids can record their own version of the Spirit song.
Al Rayyan TV will host a live interactive game show engaging visitors and giving them the chance to win many prizes and the Ministry of Education, as part of their back to school campaign, is running interactive activities for kids including face painting and creative workshops.
Finally, as part of the Qatar Summer Festival organized by Qatar Tourism Authority, roaming artists like Peter Pan’s Adventure, Superheroes - Live Avengers Doubles, characters from Frozen and the Qatari Ardha dance will entertain kids throughout the mall and shoppers can enter the raffle draw for a chance to win a Lamborghini Hurricane (2018 model) super car for every QR200 spent at any of the retailers.
2018-08-07
Doha, Qatar, August 7, 2018: Following the huge success and enthusiasm witnessed over Mall of Qatar’s Bollywood Show back in April, Mall of Qatar brings the rich, colorful, and vibrant culture of India to its Ooredoo stage with the Indian Beats Show.
This exclusive production, combining music, dance, costumes and props, showcases the authentic Punjabi and Lezim Folk Dance with 20 professional artists from the 6th of August until the 18th with daily shows at 12:30pm, 5:30pm, and 8:00pm.
“At Mall of Qatar we consistently strive to deliver amazing, extraordinary and free entertainment to excite and thrill our customers. We love being able to bring international acts to Qatar, and we know that our customers will enjoy the color and vibrancy of the Indian Beats Show” said Stuart Elder, Mall of Qatar CEO.
The Authentic Punjabi Performance with Dhol Artists Punjab is known to have one of the most diverse and expressive culture in India, with music and dance as an important component for showcasing it. The dances of Punjab are the most energetic forms of performing arts that you will ever witness. The synchronization found in the dances is simply outstanding. Almost all dances of the state are accompanied with a dhol.
As for the Lezim Folk Dance (Maharashtra) is well known for its varied cultures and traditions. Lezim is a folkdance form and is widely enjoyed by the people of Maharashtra. In this dance art, performers carry a small instrument which are jingling cymbals.
2018-07-23
Doha, Qatar, 23 July 2018: Adding to its robust lineup of free family entertainment, Mall of Qatar is inviting visitors of all ages to be captivated by the astounding acts of The Amazing Acrobat Show. The acro-balance performance started on the 22nd of July at the mall’s iconic Ooredoo Stage offering daily performances at 12:30pm, 4:30pm, and 7:30pm until the 4th of August.
The Amazing Acrobat Show, exclusively produced for Mall of Qatar, delivers an extraordinary talented act. With fascinating choreographed routines and incredible acro-balance skills, the whole show is backed by an engaging soundtrack that mixes authentic circus and traditional Russian music all with a modern twist.
“At Mall of Qatar, we strive to provide free unparalleled entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. The Acrobat show is a truly spectacular performance which is sure to delight all of our visitors. ” said Stuart Elder, Mall of Qatar CEO.
The acro-balance performance originates from a traditional circus entertainment act called Banquine. The routine involves two or more bases and at least one flyer. In the case of this acrobatic troupe, four male bases form a platform with their arms and hands interlocked which two flyers use as a take-off position for somersaults and other aerial tricks.
2018-06-20
Mall of Qatar celebrates the Portuguese Culture
with world-renowned artists 7 Saias
Join the Portugal Week at Mall of Qatar from June 20th until June 25th and discover the country’s traditional folklore
Doha, June 20th 2018. The Embassy of Portugal in Doha, in partnership with Mall of Qatar and Al Tawfeeq Travel, bring you, for the first time in Doha, the Portugal Week between June 20th and 25th with a series of activities including unique live performances.
Inaugurated by H.E. the Ambassador of Portugal, Mr. António Tânger, the Portugal Week will delight Mall of Qatar’s visitors with one of the most famous Portuguese bands: 7 Saias. From June 20th until 24th 7 Saias will perform 3 times a day at 2:30pm, 5:30pm and 8:30pm on the Ooredoo stage. Throughout their 8 years of existence and after having released six albums they have enchanted Portugal and international audiences with their traditional instruments and joy, promising a taste of Portugal at each show.
Packed with activities and surprises for all the family to enjoy, the cultural booth located East Gate 3 will give visitors an array of information about the country’s best destinations, tours and visas procedures.
“We look forward to see you there to celebrate together a world of culture and entertainment!” said H.E. the Ambassador of Portugal, Mr. António Tânger.
Also, football fans will be able to get in the spirit by watching the Portugal matches with Morocco and Iran from Mall of Qatar’s very own fan zone, sponsored by QNB and QIC, live on the giant LED screens at the Ooredoo Oasis Stage.
“We are delighted to be working with The Embassy of Portugal and Al Tawfeeq travel on this new and unique event. We can’t wait for our shoppers to enjoy these authentic Portuguese experiences and visit on this occasion our Portuguese retailers: Sacoor Brothers, Nando’s, Parfois and Salsa.” added Stuart Elder, CEO of Mall of Qatar.
Mall of Qatar Hosts Al-Maha Art Exhibition
15 May 2024 - Mall of Qatar inaugurated Al-Maha Art Exhibition, a vibrant celebration of Qatar's rich and diverse culture, showcasing creative designs from esteemed educational institutions: Qatar International Primary School, Qatar International Secondary School, American School of Doha, Preparatory School BH, Sherborne Preparatory School AR, Sherborne Qetaf, QFBA-Northumbria University, CUC Ulster University, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Step One International school, and the talented artist Mehdi Nabavi.
The launch was celebrated in the presence of representatives from the participating educational institutions, the talented students, along with their families and friends, and Mall of Qatar’s management team. With a focus on the iconic Arabian Oryx, Qatar's national animal representing beauty and resilience, the students' artworks brilliantly amplified these qualities with their profound creativity, infusing each piece with joy and elegance.
Ms. Malini Saldanha, Head of Marketing & External Affairs at Sherborne Qatar, hailed the school's enthusiastic participation in Al-Maha Art Exhibition, emphasizing Sherborne Qatar's commitment to nurturing students' talents and fostering a culture of creativity within its community. "We are thrilled to be part of Al-Maha Art Exhibition," stated Ms. Saldanha. "This opportunity to paint the Oryx has enabled our students to express their creativity and uphold our core values. We take immense pride in their artistic contributions, which truly reflect the essence of Sherborne's values. Their collaborative spirit and innovative approach have truly brought the essence of our schools to life”.
Ms. Rim Kabbara, Director of Step One International School, conveyed her school's pride in being part of Al-Maha Art Initiative, saying: “Step One International School was honored to be part of this wonderful initiative to showcase our students’ artistic talents and creativity while working on the Oryx project. Students got their inspiration and designs from the country they live in and cherish the most: QATAR”.
Yahya, a student from Qatar International School, demonstrated remarkable dedication and creativity as he shared his excitement for the project, saying: “We really enjoyed coming to work on the oryx! We had so many ideas that we wanted to add into our design, and we talked a lot about how to combine all our ideas together. We love that our oryx has fun patterns to represent the diversity here in Qatar”.
Simran Santosh Kadam, a student at CUC Ulster University, expressed her happiness with the final Oryx design, a product of collective effort, saying:“Bringing together nature and technology in this art project was truly a work of passion and perseverance. It required dedication and hard work from everyone involved and we’re proud of the meaningful result”.
The organization of the exhibition is driven by Mall of Qatar's support for social initiatives that foster creativity, innovation, skill development, and the preservation of Qatari values and traditions. Beyond its visual allure, Al-Maha Art Exhibition serves as a source of inspiration, providing students with a platform to discover their hidden talents and deepen their understanding of Qatar's rich heritage and contemporary achievements. It ignites a passion for artistic exploration, encouraging students to push the boundaries of their creativity through vibrant palettes, intricate patterns, and captivating imagery.
Visitors are invited to admire these exquisite masterpieces adorning Mall of Qatar's Luxury Court until July 28th. Each artwork reflects the collective spirit, sense of belonging, and profound love for Qatar embedded in every detail of the students' projects.
