Sports Month Continues at the One and Only Choice for Entertainment and Shopping in Qatar

15 February 2020, Doha, Qatar:  Doha Festival City, Qatar's one and only choice for shopping and entertainment, celebrated the National Sports Day, in flare and style. 

Thousands of shoppers and visitors from across Qatar flocked to Doha Festival City who are committed to creating unique experiences that are aligned with the Qatar National Vision 2030. 

Participants were able to enjoy a fun-packed day of sports and fitness activities alongside family and friends, with something for all ages and skills available, both indoors and outdoors. 

Visitors started the day with a number of running and cycling marathons for adults and children on Festival City’s Outdoor Track, before moving on to Angry Birds World Outdoor Area to enjoy the Obstacle Course on Bird Island and the wide range of activities set for children, while adults got a chance have a quick health checkup. 

Snow Dunes opened its doors to welcome everyone who spent the day on the snow slides and other fun rides. Video games lovers had a fantastic experience trying the ‘Virtual Reality’ at Virtuocity.

Sports Activities continue in Doha Festival City for the rest of the month, so that everyone can enjoy the outdoor track, the ‘Sports for All’ zone on the “Bird Island” located in the ‘Angry Birds World’ outdoor area, the Xbox and Computer stations, as well as the F1 racer simulator in Virtuocity.

On 28 February, the Doha Festival City CrossFit Championship 2020 will take place in collaboration with CrossFit Oryx sponsored by GO Sport , from 9am to 3pm, for all Crossfit fans across all ages and levels of experience. The competition will be held outdoor by main entrance. 

Moreover, Doha Festival City retailers are offering many promotions and discounts, while some are hosting special activities during the month. On Mondays, from 9am to 10am, and Wednesdays, from 2pm to 5pm, Technogym will be hosting a variety of yoga classes or sessions on healthy food habits, detox, ways to enhance exercise and make the best out of it. 

Robert Hall, General Manager- Doha Festival City, said: “I am very happy with the massive turnout we witnessed during Sports Day. And I am looking forward to welcoming more people to enjoy our line up of sports events throughout the month of February. We promise everyone an experience like no other at the one and only choice for entertainment and shopping.”

With over 420 retail outlets and 100 food and dining options, Doha Festival City is the number one choice for everyone to enjoy the events and offerings of Sports month. The mall is known to be home to the best local, regional, and international brands, some of which are exclusive to Festival City with no other branches anywhere else in the country.