13 Things to Do in Doha This Week: August 9 to 15, 2026
August in Doha is not slowing down. This week has an open casting call at Trinity Talent Qatar for aspiring models and on-camera talent, the fourth SFA Track Challenge race at Aspire Dome, a free business startup session at Qatar National Library, the final Summer Saturday at Printemps Doha, a Qatar Beach Cleanup, camel racing returning on Saturday, plus Colorverse Experience, Lush parties, the Ri’aya Young Women’s Programme, and every recurring fitness session across the city still going strong.
Here is everything happening in Qatar from August 9 to 15, 2026. Missed last week? Catch up here.
Business Startup Workshop at Qatar National Library (August 15)
In partnership with Qatar Development Bank, Qatar National Library is hosting a free, practical session for anyone with a business idea and no clear idea where to start. The session covers the entrepreneurial mindset, rapid market-validation techniques, and realistic early-stage funding options. You will leave with clear next steps for testing your concept, plus a direct overview of QDB’s incubation and acceleration programmes.
- Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Time: 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
- Location: Qatar National Library
- Entry: Free (registration required)
- Register: qnlevents.powerappsportals.com
- Language: Arabic and English
- Phone: +974 4454 0100
Final Summer Saturday at Printemps Doha (August 15)
The last Summer Saturday at Printemps Doha is this weekend. Since June, Saturdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM have featured a rotating programme of workshops including candle making, donut decorating, flower arrangement, paint and sip, Pierre Marcolini chocolate workshops, and a free Summer Kids Club. This is the closing session, and popular slots will fill fast.
- Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 (final session)
- Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Location: Printemps Doha, Doha Oasis, Al Khaleej Street
- Tickets (this Saturday): Summer Kids Club: Free, ages 3+ (first come, first served) Donut Decorating: QAR 25, ages 4+ Mini Candle Workshop (Kids): QAR 20 Candle Workshop: QAR 80, ages 14+ Flower Workshop: QAR 100, ages 14+ Paint and Sip: QAR 100, ages 14+ Pierre Marcolini Workshop: QAR 250, ages 18+ (max 8 per session)
- Booking: Platinumlist
Qatar Beach Cleanup 2026 (August 15, Abu Samra)
The second beach cleanup of August takes place this Saturday morning at Abu Samra, 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Organised by the Ministry of Municipality’s General Cleanliness Department, this is a free community initiative with further dates running every two weeks through August 29 at different coastal locations. Register online before attending.
- Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 (Abu Samra)
- Time: 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
- Location: Abu Samra Beach
- Entry: Free (registration required)
- Full guide and registration: Qatar Beach Cleanup 2026: Dates, Locations and How to Join
Summer Camel Racing Festival: Fourth Preliminary (August 15)
The fourth preliminary race of the Summer Camel Racing Festival takes place at Al-Shahaniya Camel Racetrack this Saturday. Each race is 2 km, open to spectators, free, and one of the most authentic cultural experiences in Qatar. The fifth and final race is August 29.
- Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Location: Al-Shahaniya Camel Racetrack (approx. 40 km from Doha)
- Entry: Free
- Instagram: @qrc_qatar | @visitqatar
Local Dates Festival at Souq Waqif (Until August 10)
Last few days to visit the 11th Local Dates Festival at Souq Waqif’s Eastern Square. Qatar’s finest locally grown dates direct from local farmers, celebrating the country’s agricultural heritage. Free, air-conditioned, and family-friendly. Closes August 10 so this is the final window.
- Until: August 10, 2026
- Time: Sunday to Thursday 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Friday and Saturday 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Location: Eastern Square, Souq Waqif
- Entry: Free
- Full guide: Local Dates Festival Souq Waqif 2026
Qatar Toy Festival Character Activations Across Qatar
The DECC festival is done, but the characters are still showing up at malls across Qatar through September 30. Free with minimum mall spend where noted.
Mr Bean at Al Hazm | Barbie at City Center Doha (free with QAR 100 receipt) | Moana at Doha Festival City | Pixar at Place Vendôme 2nd Floor (free with QAR 100 spend, up to 3 kids) | Avengers at Mall of Qatar | Fruit Ninja at Villagio | Tiny Builders at Doha Mall | Astroverse
Colorverse Experience at Katara (All Summer)
Still running and still worth it. Colorverse at Katara Cultural Village is a 35 to 45 minute immersive adventure through seven interactive zones, restoring colour to a world taken over by the Munchers. Daily science experiments, character meet-and-greets, a creativity workshop, and an on-site cafe. Maximum 15 visitors per session, 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
Lush Handmade Party Experience at Mall of Qatar
A year-round option that works perfectly for August when you need a group activity that is not another dinner. Book a 1.5-hour hands-on party at Lush Mall of Qatar, make a real product to take home, and choose between Fun and Games or Treat Yourself vibes. Minimum 5 guests, QAR 200 per person.
- Location: Lush, Mall of Qatar
- Price: QAR 200 per person (minimum 5 guests)
- Booking: Call +974 4463 4962 or visit the store
- Instagram: @mallofqatar
Ri’aya Young Adult Stewardship Programme at Al-Mujadilah (August 9 to 23)
A two-week intensive capacity-building programme for young Muslim women aged 17 to 22, hosted at Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women. The programme offers a deeper understanding of Islam, its history, and current global challenges through intellectual exchange, mentorship, and skills development. Open to Qatari and non-Qatari students from Qatar and internationally. Tuition from QAR 8,000 (accommodation and travel costs additional for international participants).
- Dates: August 9 to 23, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women, Doha
- Price: QAR 8,000 tuition (+ QAR 6,000 for international travel, boarding, and insurance)
- Register: almujadilah.qa
Beat the Heat Race Series (All Summer)
Qatar’s first indoor treadmill race series continues across premium venues through September 11. Check @qatarultrarunners for this week’s race date and location, and register via the QSFA app.
- Running until: September 11, 2026
- Instagram: @qatarultrarunners | Register via QSFA app
SFA Track Challenge Race 4 at Aspire Dome (August 14)
The penultimate race of the Sports for All Track Challenge series takes place at Aspire Dome on Friday August 14. Four distance categories running from Mini Kids (3 to 6 years, 5 minutes) all the way to Adults (17 and above, 30 minutes). Open to everyone, all fitness levels. Register only through the QSFA app, no walk-in registration accepted.
- Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM
- Location: Aspire Indoor Track, Aspire Dome
- Categories: 30 min Adults (17+) | 15 min Adults (17+) | 10 min Juniors (7 to 16) | 5 min Mini Kids (3 to 6)
- Register: QSFA app only
- Instagram: @qasportsforall
MOQ Fit Club at Mall of Qatar (All Summer)
Free professionally coached fitness sessions six days a week at Mall of Qatar. HIIT, functional training, core, cardio, and Saturday community runs. Step challenge leaderboard via the QSFA app with weekly prizes.
- 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 at Doha Festival City, hosted by Notacult Run Club and QSFA. Assembly 7:30 AM, run starts 8:00 AM.
- Every Friday until August 31, 2026 Time: 7:30 AM
- Location: Doha Festival City
- Entry: Free
- Instagram: @qasportsforall
Trinity Talent Qatar Open Casting (August 12)
If you have ever thought about modelling, acting, or working on-camera in Qatar, this is the most practical first step you can take. Trinity Talent Qatar, one of the country’s leading agencies since 2006 with over 8,000 registered talent across 50 nationalities, is holding an open casting on Wednesday August 12 for new faces only. No ticket, no fee, just show up.
The agency currently has active demand from local and international clients across commercial campaigns, television, film, social media content, fashion, hospitality, and major events. They are specifically looking for Caucasian males aged 20 to 40, Caucasian blonde females, African males aged 35 to 50, teenage Qatari-look males and females, and Asian males, females, and children (Chinese, Korean, and Japanese looks).
Wear a plain white T-shirt and plain blue jeans. Female applicants interested in fashion modelling should bring black heels. This is for new applicants only, existing talent should contact the agency directly.
- Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Location: Ariane Tower, Omar Al Mukhtar Street, 4th Floor, Office 401, Al Rayyan Road, Doha
- Entry: Free, no tickets required
- Phone: +974 4443 8239
- Email: [email protected]
Summer Camps Still Running This Week
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: Ages 4 to 16, until August 28. QAR 699. +974 3073 2225 | @kidzania.doha
Evo Sports Qatar: Multi-sports and swimming, ages 4 to 11, until August 27. QAR 750/week. +974 4407 6772 | @evosportsqatar
Fitness Factory: Ages 4 to 12, until August 27. QAR 625/week (code ILQFF for 10% off). +974 5514 9404 | @fitnessfactory.qa
UDST Summer Camp: Ages 5 to 12, until August 20. From QAR 680/week. +974 5996 0761 | @udstofficial
Freestylers Tribe: Ages 4 to 16, until August 27. QAR 200/day. +974 3377 2261 | @freestylers_tribe
The Diplomatic Club: Ages 5 to 12, swimming, tennis, cinema, boat trips. QAR 250/day, lunch included. +974 44847450 | @diplomaticclub
Doha Kickboxing Fitness Terminal: Ages 3 to 13, until August 27. From QAR 195. +974 6633 1499 | @dkbqatar
Future Falcons Camp: Free, all August. Doha Air Base Officers Club. [email protected]
Quick Picks for the Week
Aspiring model or talent? Trinity Talent Qatar open casting on Wednesday August 12. Free. Just show up.
Runner? SFA Track Challenge Race 4 at Aspire Dome on Friday August 14. Register via QSFA app.
Entrepreneur? Business startup workshop at QNL on Saturday August 15. Free with registration.
Final Saturday workshops? Printemps Doha Summer Saturdays close August 15. Book your slot now.
Beach + give back? Qatar Beach Cleanup at Abu Samra, Saturday August 15, 6:00 AM.
Saturday heritage? Camel racing at Al-Shahaniya, August 15, free.
Last days for dates? Local Dates Festival at Souq Waqif closes August 10.
Immersive family day? Colorverse at Katara. From QAR 35. Book on Platinumlist.
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 August 9 to 15, 2026
Is the Trinity Talent Qatar casting open to everyone?
Yes, the open casting on August 12 is for new applicants only. It is free and no booking is required. Attend at Trinity Talent Qatar’s Ariane Tower office between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM in a plain white T-shirt and plain blue jeans.
When is the next SFA Track Challenge race?
Race 4 of the Sports for All Track Challenge is on Friday August 14 at Aspire Dome, starting at 8:00 AM. Register only via the QSFA app. This is the penultimate race of the series.
What free events are on in Doha this week?
Trinity Talent open casting (August 12, free), SFA Track Challenge (August 14, register via QSFA app), business startup workshop at QNL (August 15, free with registration), Summer Kids Club at Printemps (August 15, free, first come first served), Qatar Beach Cleanup at Abu Samra (August 15, 6:00 AM, free with registration), and camel racing at Al-Shahaniya (August 15, free).
Is the Local Dates Festival still on?
The 11th Local Dates Festival at Souq Waqif runs until August 10, 2026. Entry is free, open daily from 4:00 PM.
