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QIFF 2016 – All the Food Stalls!

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There is less than a week to go until the Qatar International Food Festival 2016 Doha peeps!

For information about the Schedules check out QIFF 2016 – Schedule of Cooking Theatre & Entertainment

UPDATE: Check out our features on the QIFF 2016 – The Pearl Qatar Beach Pop Up and QIFF 2016 – Katara Foodie Zone. It will help you plan your way around Qatar International Food Festival. You will find Menus with pricings, and our rather surprising first impressions!

We are excited to tell you that this year’s edition is set to be the BIGGEST yet, with 130 participants – an increase of over 45% from QIFF 2015. The QTA has suggested visitor numbers will reach 220,000 this year with an expected increase of 22% from last year. For all the transport and parking arrangements check out QIFF 2016 – Transport Options.

The seven day food festival begins on 22nd March. QIFF 2016 is an opportunity for brands to introduce their services and products to the public with instant feedback. This has encouraged many first-time exhibitors, and new food concepts, to step into the field in order to market their brand and showcase their foodie offerings.

There will also be a Beach Court at The Pearl-Qatar showcasing regional and local Food Trucks. A Foodie Court will be held at Katara and will include a mini live cooking theatre.

Public parking will not available at MIA Park, instead a range of transport services will be on offer including a shuttle bus. QIFF 2016 will be in three venues this year and so there will be a unique water shuttle service on offer.

QIFF 2016 Opening Times

Qatar International Food Festival 2016 will begin from 22nd March – 28th March 2016.

Make sure you keep an eye on opening times as the timings will be different on the first day. Make sure you read the for information about parking and transport arrangements.

QIFF 2016 at MIA Park
Tuesday 22nd March 5:00pm – 10:30pm and 23rd – 28th March 1:00 pm – 10:30pm

QIFF 2016 at Katara Cultural Village
Weekdays from 4:00pm until 10:00pm.
Weekends from 1:00pm until 10.30pm.

Please be aware of the last timings for the water shuttle at 9.15pm.

QIFF 2016 at The Pearl-Qatar:

Weekdays from 4:00pm until 10:00pm.
Weekends from 1:00pm until 10.00pm.

Please be aware of the last timings for the water shuttle at 9.15pm

QIFF 2016 – The Food

The good news for visitors to QIFF 2016 is the increased culinary offerings, including local eateries and mid-range restaurants. Hotels will also be exhibiting at the Qatar Food Festival with gourmet offerings – see our QIFF 2016 – The Hotels Feature to find out who will be there.

Prices have been capped by the QTA to reasonable prices so that food offerings are affordable. This also encourages participating F&B brands to be innovative in providing a product reflecting their food concept and ethos whilst still meeting the pricing cap. However the additional activities such as the Dinner in the Sky and High Tea will have their own pricings.

QIFF 2016 – All Stars Court

There will be an All Stars Court representing 20 of Doha’s local restaurants, who will be offering up regional and international cuisine and beverages. The price range will be QAR5 to QAR 35.

Currently the following vendors are expected at QIFF 2016:

QIFF 2016 – Qatar-China Court

Meanwhile the Qatar-China Court will showcase the cuisines of both nations, in celebration of Qatar-China Year of Culture. Prices again will be QAR5 to QAR35. The following venues are expected:

QIFF 2016 – Five Star Court

QIFF 2016 – Instagram Court

Last year’s popular Instagram market returns as an Instagram Court with an expanded range of offerings, representing the local entrepreneurs of Qatar. Price range is between QAR5-QAR35. The following brands are expected:

QIFF 2016 – Health Court

Arguably one of the most anticipated zones of this year’s Qatar International Food Festival, after it was confirmed that the healthy offerings would be increased.

QIFF 2016 – Market Court

There will also be a new addition to QIFF 2016 of a Market Court where visitors will be able to purchase beverages, goods and food items. The following brands are expected:

QIFF 2016 – snack stalls

There will also be special dessert and snack stalls in MIA Park from where visitors can purchase sweet treats and drinks. Prices are from QAR5-QAR35. The following vendors are expected:

The above vendors and exhibitors are expected at QIFF 2016; but it is not yet the finalised list. UPDATE: The above list has been updated with all the venors at QIFF 2016 MIA Park venue.

UPDATE: Check out our features on the QIFF 2016 – The Pearl Qatar Beach Pop Up and QIFF 2016 – Katara Foodie Zone. It will help you plan your way around Qatar International Food Festival. You will find Menus with pricings, and our rather surprising first impressions!

We will keep you providing you with real-time updates about about QIFF 2016 so keep following us on our social media channels.

What are you looking forward to for QIFF 2016 – comment below!

 

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