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QIFF 2016 – MIA Park

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MIA Park QIFF 2016 – First Impressions

WHAT’S ON AT MIA PARK

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. Please note that school visits will occur from 10.00am but this QIFF venue will not be open to the public until the afternoon.

Daily Fireworks at 8.00pm!

Dinner in the Sky Qatar Airways will once again be putting on the gourmet “A Taste of Business Class” experience priced at QR500 per person. Flight timings are 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:00pm and 8:30pm. Guests to arrive 30minutes before their ticketed flight and enjoy the amenities of the Lounge with Fauchon sweet treats.

Entertainment Court – Expect increased family and cultural entertainment with LED Drummers, Nily Nils (back again with his unicycle!), and KidzMondo entertainers.

All-Star Court – There was some good news about the different food offerings with an increased focus on cheaper priced snacks ranging from QR5 to QR35 at the Snack Court which will feature popular eateries, cafes and restaurants.

5 Star Court – With fine-dining creations by chefs from the country’s hotels at prices ranging between QR5-35.

Qatar Airway’s Cooking Theatre – The crowd favourite with headliner guest chefs including Martha Stewart, Vineet Bhatia and Massimo Capra.

High Tea Court – High Tea by the Bay is organised by Katara Hospitality. Ritz Carlton Doha will be hosting the attraction, with pricings from QR5 – QR50.

Qatar-China Court – Chinese pavilion for the 2016 Qatar-China Year of Culture, with a focus on Chinese and Qatari cuisine.

Instagram Court – With kiosks from 12 Qatar-based entrepreneurs who are active on Instagram.

Market Court – A showcase of local foods including tea, and visitors will also be able to purchase ingredients.

Health Court – Healthy Eating will again be a focus at QIFF 2016, with a Health Court. There will be organic food and access to stations where visitors can receive medical checks, and advice about healthy living. School activities have already begun educating children about the importance of fruit and vegetables and the message of healthy eating is being enforced by key partners.

Kids Court – Arabic channel Baream TV will also have live cartoon character shows for children.

Water Court – Will have the popular QIFF activities Barbecue on the Bay by the Diplomatic Club – enjoy a fun meal with friends and family on a floating BBQ Donut. Or choose to board a traditional wooden dhow for Dinner on a Dhow by Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels. Dinner on the Dhow has two packages: “Arabic Live BBQ and Mezze” priced at QR130pp and is timetabled from 7:00 to 9:00pm. “Moroccan Afternoon Tea” package priced at QR60pp/QR100per couple and runs from 3:00pm until 6:00pm. You can call +974 4433 6666 or just walk over to the Dhow jetty area at MIA Park.

 

QIFF 2016 – All Stars Court

QIFF 2016 – Qatar-China Court

QIFF 2016 – Five Star Court

QIFF 2016 – Instagram Court

QIFF 2016 – Health Court

QIFF 2016 – Market Court

QIFF 2016 – snack stalls