12 Things to Do in Doha This Week: July 26 to August 1, 2026
Into the Jungle at Mall of Qatar, Doha Shopping Season, Colorverse Experience, Qatar Toy Festival final days, Diwani calligraphy at MIA, Beat the Heat and more. Your full Doha guide July 26 to August 1, 2026.
The World Cup is done. Doha doesn’t care, because Hala Summer is still in full swing and this week is stacked. Into the Jungle lands at Mall of Qatar’s Oasis Stage with three free shows daily, Doha Shopping Season at the DECC enters its final stretch, Qatar Toy Festival closes July 31 so this really is your absolute last chance, Colorverse Experience is fully open at Katara, and a new ladies-only Diwani calligraphy workshop starts at MIA. Summer camps are still running everywhere and MOQ Fit Club is keeping the community active six days a week.
Here is everything happening in Qatar from July 26 to August 1, 2026. Last week’s guide is right here.
Into the Jungle at Mall of Qatar (Until August 1)
This week is your last chance to catch Into the Jungle. Mall of Qatar’s Oasis Stage has been transformed into a full jungle adventure with live performances, interactive entertainment, colourful characters, and family fun for all ages. Three shows daily at 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:30 PM. Free entry, no booking needed, just show up before the crowd.
This is the kind of thing that photographs brilliantly, the kids go absolutely wild for it, and it costs nothing. Get there early for a good spot at the Oasis.
- Dates: Until August 1, 2026
- Shows: 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:30 PM daily
- Location: Oasis Stage, Mall of Qatar, Al Rayyan
- Entry: Free
- Website: mallofqatar.com.qa
- Instagram: @mallofqatar
Qatar Toy Festival 2026 at DECC (Closes July 31)
This is genuinely your final few days. Qatar Toy Festival closes on Thursday July 31 and it is not coming back until next year. If you have been putting it off, now is the moment. Over 50 international brands, PUBG Mobile, Poppy Playtime, Hot Wheels, Disney Princess, Frozen, Zootopia, Toy Story, SpongeBob, PAW Patrol, and Ms Rachel. Daily celebrity appearances, live stage shows, exclusive shopping, and a Studio Zone. Check @qatartoyfestival for the daily celebrity schedule before you go.
- Closes: Thursday, July 31, 2026
- Time: Weekdays 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Weekends 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Location: DECC, West Bay
- Tickets: QAR 50 weekday / QAR 70 weekend | Family QAR 200/280 | Fast Track QAR 300 | VVIP QAR 1,500
- Booking: Platinumlist | Virgin Megastore
- Instagram: @qatartoyfestival
- Full guide: Qatar Toy Festival 2026: Full Guide
Qatar Toy Festival Character Activations Across Qatar (All Summer)
Even after the DECC closes, the characters keep going. Free activations at malls across Qatar through September 30. Here is where to find each one this week:
Mr Bean at Al Hazm | Barbie at City Center Doha (free with QAR 100 mall receipt) | Moana at Doha Festival City | Pixar at Place Vendôme 2nd Floor (free with QAR 100 mall spend, up to 3 kids) | Avengers at Mall of Qatar | Fruit Ninja at Villagio | Tiny Builders at Doha Mall (daily 2 PM to 10 PM) | Astroverse at The Pearl and Gewan Island | The Funcade at Landmark Mall | Tiny Treats at West Walk
All free with minimum mall spend where noted.
Colorverse Experience at Katara (Open All Summer)
Now fully open and running smoothly after its July 20 public launch. Colorverse is a 35 to 45 minute immersive story-driven adventure at Katara Cultural Village where visitors travel through seven interactive zones to restore lost colours to a world taken over by the Munchers. Maximum 15 visitors per session. Daily live science experiments, character meet-and-greets, a creativity workshop, and an on-site cafe. Minimum age 4. Children with special needs enter free.
- Running until: September 15, 2026
- Time: Weekdays 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Weekends 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Location: South Parking, Katara Cultural Village
- Tickets: Sunday to Wednesday QAR 35 | Thursday to Saturday QAR 55
- Booking: Platinumlist
- Full guide: Colorverse Experience Doha 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Local Dates Festival Souq Waqif
The 11th Local Dates Festival returns to Souq Waqif from July 25 to August 10, 2026, bringing together Qatar’s finest locally grown dates directly from local farmers. Held at the Eastern Square, the festival celebrates the country’s agricultural heritage while giving visitors the opportunity to shop for premium fresh dates, support local farms, and experience one of Qatar’s most cherished seasonal traditions.
Dates: July 25 – August 10, 2026
Location: Eastern Square, Souq Waqif, Doha
Timings:
Sunday – Thursday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Entry: Free
Organised by: Ministry of Municipality & Souq Waqif
Full guide : CLICK HERE
Doha Shopping Season 2026 at DECC (Until August 5)
Running alongside the final days of the Toy Festival at the same venue, the Doha Season Shopping Exhibition at DECC brings products from over 20 countries including perfumes, accessories, home decor, shoes, carpets, food products, abayas, and everyday family essentials. Free entry, air-conditioned, and stacked with variety.
- Until: August 5, 2026
- Location: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, West Bay
- Entry: Free
- Instagram: @qatarmarketeers
Diwani Calligraphy Workshop at MIA (Ladies Only, August 2 to 5)
Launching next Sunday, this is the first intermediate Diwani calligraphy workshop of the season at MIA’s Education Centre. Diwani is one of the most admired contemporary Arabic scripts, known for its flowing, flexible beauty and its Ottoman roots. Suitable for those who have previously attended a beginner Ruq’ah or Diwani course. Led by Hussein Ammar Ahmed. Free, ladies only, registration required.
- Dates: August 2 to 5, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Location: Education Centre, Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)
- Entry: Free (registration required, ladies only)
- Register: form.jotform.com
- Contact: [email protected] | +974 4422 4444
- Instagram: @miaqatar
Beat the Heat Race Series (All Summer)
Qatar’s first indoor treadmill race series continues across premium venues through September 11. Competitive racing, community runs, and fitness challenges at Virgin Active, StrongBox, Strive Fitness, The Spotlight Fitness, Rawdat Al Hamama Park, Panda House, and Place Vendôme. Check @qatarultrarunners for this week’s race date and location. Register via the QSFA app.
- Running until: September 11, 2026
- Location: Various indoor venues across Doha
- Register: QSFA app
- Instagram: @qatarultrarunners
MOQ Fit Club at Mall of Qatar (All Summer)
Free professionally coached indoor fitness sessions at Mall of Qatar, six days a week. HIIT, functional training, core, cardio, and Saturday community runs. Step challenge on the QSFA app with weekly prizes and a Grand Finale Race in September. This week’s schedule remains: cardio on Saturday, HIIT and functional training through the week.
- Running until: September 19, 2026
- Location: Activation Area and Oasis Stage, Mall of Qatar
- Entry: Free (Fit Island app for classes, QSFA app for step challenge)
- Website: mallofqatar.com.qa
Friday Morning 5K at Doha Festival City
Free indoor 5K walk, jog, or run every Friday morning until August 31. Hosted by Notacult Run Club and QSFA. Assembly at 7:30 AM, run starts at 8:00 AM.
- Every Friday until August 31, 2026
- Time: 7:30 AM assembly | 8:00 AM start
- Location: Doha Festival City
- Entry: Free (QSFA app registration)
- Instagram: @qasportsforall
Summer Saturday Swimming and Sports Tournament
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs is hosting a Summer Saturday sports series for employees and their families (aged 15 and above) every Saturday from July 25 to August 22. Two activities: a weekly swimming session (7:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Educational Schools Complex) and a 5-a-side knockout sports tournament (4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Educational Schools Sports Hall). Open to employees and their families. Registration required on-site.
- Every Saturday: July 25 to August 22, 2026
- Swimming: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Educational Schools Complex
- Tournament: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Educational Schools Sports Hall
- Entry: Free (registration required)
- Age: 15 and above
Summer Camps Still Running This Week
A quick-reference list of camps accepting registrations or currently running:
PSG Academy Qatar: Football, ages 4 to 17, until August 27. QAR 900/August term. +974 33062115 | @psgacademyqatar
Doha Quest: 4 themed worlds, ages 6 to 12, until August 27. QAR 249/day, QAR 799/week. +974 6693 5198 | @dohaquest
KidZania Doha: 3 mission camps, ages 4 to 16, until August 28. QAR 699. +974 3073 2225 | @kidzania.doha
Evo Sports Qatar: Multi-sports, swimming, ages 4 to 11, until August 27. QAR 750/week. +974 4407 6772 | @evosportsqatar
Fitness Factory: Cultural journey and robotics, ages 4 to 12, until August 27. QAR 625/week, code ILQFF for 10% off. +974 5514 9404 | @fitnessfactory.qa
UDST Summer Camp: Arts, cooking, aquatics, sport, ages 5 to 12, until August 20. From QAR 680/week. +974 5996 0761 | @udstofficial
Freestylers Tribe: Parkour, trampolines, science, ages 4 to 16, until August 27. QAR 200/day. +974 3377 2261 | @freestylers_tribe
Doha Kickboxing Fitness Terminal: Swimming, horse riding, gymnastics, ages 3 to 13, until August 27. From QAR 195. +974 6633 1499 | @dkbqatar
The Diplomatic Club: Swimming, tennis, cinema, boat trips, ages 5 to 12. QAR 250/day, lunch included. +974 44847450 | @diplomaticclub
Caia Nursery: Ages 0 to 4, weekly themes, until August 27. Free registration. +974 5991 1434 | @caia.nursery
Qatar Toy Festival Summer Camp: STEM themes, ages 4 to 12, until July 30. QAR 750/week. Platinumlist
Quick Picks for the Week
Free family show? Into the Jungle at Mall of Qatar Oasis Stage. Three shows daily, ends August 1.
Last chance for Toy Festival? Closes July 31. Go this weekend.
New immersive? Colorverse at Katara. Tickets from QAR 35. Book via Platinumlist.
Shopping? Doha Season Shopping Exhibition at DECC, free, until August 5.
Creative workshop? Diwani calligraphy at MIA starts August 2. Ladies only, free.
Friday fitness? 5K at Doha Festival City from 7:30 AM.
Summer camp this weekend? Doha Quest and KidZania both still have spots.
That’s your week sorted. For more weekly roundups, things to do in Qatar, and Doha lifestyle guides, follow People and Qatar on Instagram @peopleandqatar.
FAQ: Things to Do in Qatar July 26 to August 1, 2026
What is Into the Jungle at Mall of Qatar?
Into the Jungle is a free live entertainment show at the Oasis Stage at Mall of Qatar, running daily until August 1. Shows are at 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:30 PM. No booking required, free entry.
Is Qatar Toy Festival still open?
Yes, but only until July 31. Tickets from QAR 50 on weekdays via Platinumlist or Virgin Megastore Qatar. This is the absolute final week.
When does Colorverse Experience close in Doha?
Colorverse Experience at Katara Cultural Village runs until September 15, 2026. Open weekdays from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM and weekends from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Tickets from QAR 35 on Platinumlist.
What free things are on in Doha this week?
Into the Jungle at Mall of Qatar (free), MOQ Fit Club six sessions a week (free), Friday 5K at Doha Festival City (free), IKEA Little Stars on Friday (free), Doha Shopping Season at DECC (free), and Qatar Toy Festival character activations across malls (free with minimum mall spend).
