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Greetings from the team! Welcome to the Event Planning in Qatar e-guide of our 96th issue of the everevolving Marhaba. This year, in which we celebrate our 32nd anniversary, has seen many changes and challenges so far, due to the ongoing Middle East crisis. Yet again, the team has worked tirelessly to bring our readers the most accurate and up to date information. Through our offerings – both in print and online – Marhaba continues to position itself as one of Qatar’s best information resources. Despite the regional situation, events continue to take place across the country, from formal business functions such as meetings, exhibitions, and conferences to special occasions including engagements, weddings, and other celebrations. See Banqueting, Conference, Catering to help plan your event. There is plenty to explore in this e-guide and across our full collection of 10 free e-guides, covering everything from events and activities to shopping, education, hospitality, dining, event planning, and business and economy. You can also visit marhaba.qa for the latest news, along with food, staycation, and car reviews, plus events and entertainment options. Whether you're reading this e-guide from Qatar or abroad, we hope you find it insightful. Don’t forget to follow us on social media and subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, we look forward to connecting with you!

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Raffles Doha

Qabila Westbay Hotel by Marriott

Dusit Doha Hotel

Qabila Westbay Hotel by Marriott

Steigenberger Hotel Doha

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Catering to Your Event Qatar is the perfect place for dedicated foodlovers, where you can linger over a five-star meal or pop into a simple roadside eatery for a snack. Wherever your tastes fall on the gastronomic spectrum, you’re sure to find something to enjoy.

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And this is also true for your special event, whether this be a formal business function, a birthday get-together, or inviting friends and family to help you celebrate your wedding. Location and atmosphere always add that extra touch to any dining experience and Qatar offers an exciting range of venues. Many of the hotels have dedicated function rooms, banqueting halls or private dining areas in their restaurants. As well as these indoor venues, some hotels offer open-air spaces, allowing for guests to enjoy themselves while overlooking the Arabian Gulf or beautiful landscaping.

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Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas

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Don’t forget that you can also have your gatherings fully catered in the comfort of your own home! Sit back and relax, as the outside catering team will provide all the necessary food and beverages, tables, chairs, chinaware, stemware, audiovisual equipment, and anything else you require to make your event just the very best. See our list of preferred hotels for details about guest capacities, cuisines on offer, equipment availability, and much more.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Doha

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Banqueting, Conference, Catering HOTELS

TELEPHONE

WEBSITE

Aleph Doha Residences – Curio Collection by Hilton

4004 7400

alephdoharesidences.curiocollection.com

Al Najada Doha Hotel

4470 4444

tivolihotels.com/en/al-najada-tivoli

Alwadi Hotel Doha - MGallery Collection

4009 9999

mgallery.accor.com

Andaz Doha by Hyatt

4452 1234

hyatt.com/andaz/dohaz-andaz-doha2

Banana island Resort Doha

5594 1827

anantara.com/banana–island–doha

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Doha – Al Sadd

4004 7400

dohaalsadd.doubletreebyhilton.com

Dusit Doha Hotel

4004 4316

dusit.com

Dusit Hotel & Suites - Doha

4004 4316

dusit.com

Fairmont Doha

4030 7200

fairmont.com/doha

Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas

4423 6666

salwabeachresort.qa

InterContinental Doha The City

4015 8888

dohawestbay.intercontinental.com

JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha

4429 5000

marriott.com

Le Méridien City Center, Doha

4041 3341

marriott.com

Le Royal Méridien Place Vendome Lusail

4141 6000

leroyalmeridiendoha.com

Mandarin Oriental, Doha

4008 8888

mandarinoriental.com/doha/en/doha/msheireb/celebrate#

Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel

4419 5015

marriott.com

Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha

4035 5555

kempinski.com/marsamalaz

Mondrian Doha

4045 5555

mondriandoha.com

Al Fasl Meeting Room, Fairmont Doha

Berlin Ballroom at Steigenberger Hotel Doha

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TURN EVERY OCCASION INTO AN EXPERIENCE Every event deserves to be special and we’re here to make that happen. Bring your vision to life with great food, attentive service, and smooth planning from start to finish, at Le Méridien City Center Doha.

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Park Hyatt Doha

4009 1234

parkhyattdoha.com

Qabila Westbay Hotel

3100 6466

qabilawestbayhotel.com

Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha

4428 1636

radissonblu.com/hotel-doha

Raffles Doha

4030 7100

raffles.com/doha

Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha

4429 8666

www.rixos.com/doha

Rosewood Doha

4030 3333

rosewoodhotel.com

Sealine Beach, A Murwab Resort

4021 4000

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Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels

4433 6661

tivolihotels.com/en/souq-waqif-doha

Steigenberger Hotel Doha

4020 1666

steigenberger.com

The Ned Doha

4406 1111

thened.com/doha

The Plaza Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts

4040 2222

hilton.com

The Ritz-Carlton, Doha

4484 8321

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The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl - Qatar

4420 4444

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The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa

4492 1555

westindoha.com

W Doha Hotel & Residences

4453 5000

wdoha.com

Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail

5999 8673

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Waldorf Astoria West Bay Doha

4008 9000

hilton.com

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Where Timeless Elegance Meets Unforgettable Celebration

At The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, our grand ballroom sets the stage for weddings defined by grace, sophistication, and impeccable attention to detail. From bespoke culinary experiences to flawlessly orchestrated moments, every element is thoughtfully curated to bring your vision to life, creating a celebration as extraordinary as your love story. The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl Qatar events.marsa@stregis.com +974 4020 4444

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Bespoke Events, Unforgettable Memories Whether you are planning an intimate engagement, an elegant henna night, a private event at Sora, or a memorable birthday celebration, our team will craft a personalized experience for you at Park Hyatt Doha.

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Special Gifts for the Event Sweet treats In Qatar, people traditionally give out sweets to relatives and friends to celebrate a joyful occasion, such as the birth of a child. While these sweet creations have now become pieces of art, they were originally quite simple concoctions, including mulabis (sugared chickpeas) and boiled sweets. Wealthier families might buy sugared almonds, or halkoum. Many shops now design speciality confections for births and weddings. The idea is not just to give a sweet treat, but also a permanent memento. The chocolates are beautifully decorated and wrapped in delicate tulle and they lie in containers as varied as their confections. Like births, weddings are celebrated with an equal amount of joy and chocolates. Wedding favours, traditionally just sugared almonds, are given to female guests during the bride’s celebrations. Many will have the name of the couple incorporated in the design and are sure to match the colour scheme of the wedding decorations and flowers. During Eid celebrations, every visitor is given something sweet – not just chocolates but also dates and dried fruit – and since one is required to pay respects to all family members and friends, this can be a daunting task even for the most ardent sweet tooth!

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Feel-good gifts

Walk in to any Qatari home and you will be greeted with burning incense, a traditional sign of welcome. Mabkhara (incense burners) are passed from guest to guest so that they can waft the smoke through their headdresses and clothes. The design of the mabkhara has evolved from a simple, clay, goblet-like dish to an often elaborate and expensive item – even electrically heated mabkharas are now available alongside charcoal ones. Bakoor (incense) comes in a variety of fragrances from an assortment of prized plants, and is often a mixture of gums and resins combined with aromatic spices, traditionally burnt over hot charcoal. Popular incense in Qatar are frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood and oud, favoured by the women of the Gulf and obtained from the Agar tree. The scent is similar to sandalwood and is long-lasting, although it can break easily. Due to its widespread use in Arabia, the price for one kilogramme of oud in the form of oil or wood has risen as high as USD10,000 and is therefore a prized gift. Incense and its accessories can be found in modern shopping malls as well as traditional souqs, like the Omani Souq at Al Sailiya Central Market. Freshly laundered clothes are still aired on small wooden racks that are placed over burning oud to catch its fragrance. In the Gulf region, there is little distinction between men’s and women’s fragrances, with most traditional fragrances being used equally by both. Fragrances are oil-based and can be individually blended by the traditional perfume sellers found in the souqs. Qatari ladies are skilled at mixing western perfumes with oils to create their own unique blend. Trays of perfumes including rose attar, sandalwood, jasmine and ambergris are passed around among female guests in Qatari homes at the end of a gathering, together with long-necked brass or silver sprinklers (marash) filled with rosewater. As well as sweet treats at weddings and Eid, guests may also be given incense and perfume to take home, and equally are a wonderful item to give your host. Hotels offer a range of services to clients looking to optimise their special day, whether this is a birthday celebration, business event or wedding. Their planners will be able to walk you through every step of the way, easing your stress levels! Those guests looking for last-minute gifts will find a wonderful selection from stores around town – or why not see what is on offer at the hotel itself? Many have their own gift shop, florist, bakery, chocolatier, and even the spa offering pre-packaged items suitable for the occasion, and may even gift wrap it for you.

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Your Forever

BEGINS AT R I X O S P R E M I U M Q E TA I FA N I S L A N D N O R T H

CELEBRATE YOUR WEDDING IN A SETTING DEFINED BY ELEGANCE AND OCCASION. FROM INTIMATE GATHERINGS TO GRAND RECEPTIONS, THE RIXOS BALLROOM OFFERS REFINED DESIGN, SEAMLESS SERVICE, AND A TAILORED EXPERIENCE, CREATING A GRACEFUL SETTING FOR LIFE’S MOST MEANINGFUL CELEBRATIONS.

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Fabulous Folds

Dining at a special event is always a feast for the eye as well as the palate. Glasses and silverware shine, floral arrangements are spectacular and what is now a rather rare item for daily dining, the table napkin, can be found in many graceful shapes adorning the overall setting. It is fortunate that your host is not an ancient Spartan otherwise you would be wiping your hands on a piece of dough or bread instead of the finest linen: you have the Romans to thank for this innovation. A small handkerchief-sized napkin was provided by the host to wipe the brow in the warm climate, but guests took their own mappa, a larger piece of fabric spread over their clothes on the edge of the couch as they reclined to dine. It was also used to blot the lips and had the added function of being an early ‘doggy bag’ as guests took favourite left-overs home within its folds. After an absence of several hundred years, the Middle Ages saw a return to the table napkin in Europe. The city of Rheims, noted for its fine cloth, presented King Charles VII with a set at his coronation in 1422. Napkins were either on the table or, accompanied with a finger bowl, offered to highly esteemed guests by a servant. The maitre d’hotel in charge of the feasts draped a napkin from his left shoulder as a symbol of office, while lesser servants folded a napkin over their left arms. Napkins in Europe are today placed on the right of the cover and in the US on the left. The use of a napkin as an essential accompaniment for dining was widespread in the 16th century, and various sizes to suit different occasions were common. The serviette was a large napkin used at the table. By the 17th century the standard napkin was almost one metre by one and a quarter metres, its size reflecting the uncertainty of eating by hand.

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The introduction of the fork at the courts of Europe changed the napkin’s fortunes again, as people endeavoured to eat as neatly as possible without it. However, the discovery that there was still ‘many a slip between the cup and the lip’ allowed napkins to regain their status, and towards the end of the century napkins were safely tied around men’s necks to protect their large ruffled collars. When shirts with lace fronts came into vogue, napkins were tucked into the neck or buttonhole. Table-cloths and napkins became a common sight in the 18th century and table decoration continued to become more elaborate and coordinated until the First World War. Sizes were then reduced, and today a standard dinner napkin is between 56 and 70 cm square. Earlier table covers were made of linen and later the use of cotton and silk became popular. Napkins were often decorated with fine embroidery or drawn-thread work and as early as the Renaissance expensive materials such as damask were used. The development of wash-proof chemical dyes in the latter half of the 19th century provided the perfect medium for a new form of decoration. Matching cloths and napkins in a whole range of new prints and colours quickly became popular and by the 1930s paper napkins were being produced in America. Printing and paper have allowed napkins and table-cloths to take on a life of their own, following the changes in fashion on a yearly basis. Cartoons, birthdays and sports have all made their mark, not to mention enormous advertising potential of this simple square of paper. Folded napkins have long been admired and with shapes such as fans, water lilies, fleur de lis, peacocks and even ships, there is something to grace every occasion and every level of dexterity. From the finest linens and damasks to bright and bold paper, napkins add a touch of something special to any table as this most utilitarian commodity is magically transformed into a work of art.

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Meaningful. Memorable. Moments From engagement ceremonies and intimate gatherings to grand receptions, Alwadi Hotel Doha offers elegant venues, exceptional dining and personalized service for every milestone.

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Festive Events Qatar’s hotels provide the perfect venue to celebrate any occasion. With a flash of colour, music, culture and, of course, delicious food, they bring a festive ambience to Qatar National Day (18 December), Christmas and New Year, and Ramadan and Eid. Contact one of the hotels in our exclusive listings for more details, visit marhaba.qa for news and events calendars, and follow us on our social media channels. Qatar National Day cakes and hampers

Festive brunches and events for all ages!

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Take it easy over the festive season and have your special day fully catered at home! There are turkey packages ‘to go’, as well as wait staff, tables, chairs, silverware, glassware, and much more readily available – see our listings!

Ring in the New Year in style!

Celebrate Ramadan and Eid, with a variety of options from corporate gatherings to sumptuous tents to enjoy with friends and family.

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Wedding Awaits

Begin your

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From intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations, InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa offers breathtaking beachfront and ballroom venues for your special day, bespoke dining by award-winning chefs, and 375 luxurious rooms and suites for an unforgettable wedding experience.

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Hospitality and Etiquette

Arab hospitality

First-time visitors to the Middle East are often overwhelmed by the friendly and generous welcome of the Arabs, for whom hospitality lies at the very core of their identity. Among the most highly admired of virtues, hospitality is a trait necessitated to a certain extent by the harshness of the desert landscape; to refuse a man refreshment in such a place was to let him die and hospitality became a necessity enshrined in religion. Menus are carefully planned by the hostess and tradition plays an important role in the selection of food. Meals usually consist of some foods that have been prepared and stored well in advance to help increase the variety on offer for unexpected guests. The fine lamb and mutton raised in the Middle East is a traditional favourite meal. Many varieties of fish are also available along with beef and chicken. Milk from cows or goats is usually converted into yogurt or made into cream cheese. Olives, nuts, raisins, salted chickpeas and toasted pumpkin seeds are among the many items on hand as appetisers. Eating habits vary with the lifestyle and the nature of the occasion. Informally, Gulf Arabs traditionally eat sitting on the floor using their right hand to fold food into khubz (the local flat bread). At the hotels, you will find sumptuous furniture and cushions, ambient lighting, and soft music. During festive occasions such as Qatar National Day and Ramadan, the hotels will furnish elegant tents and provide a vast array of Arabic foods and beverages to delight all palates.

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Etiquette

It takes more than spices to conjure up Middle Eastern cuisine – add in good manners, wit, hospitality and a very specific type of etiquette. The presentation of particular dishes expresses subtle social distinctions and the amount of food offered is both a compliment to the guest and an indication of his importance. Traditionally, a whole lamb is cooked for invited guests and the specific portion and in what order it is served is directly related to status. At the table the host puts himself fully at the disposal of his guests and it is considered uncouth to ask whether they would like food or drink. Refreshments come automatically and refusals are usually met with repeated entreaties. In addition to the meal, the host is traditionally required to provide entertainment, conversation and music. Only when the guest has stopped eating will the plate no longer be refilled. A platter of fresh fruits usually signals the end of a sumptuous meal followed by the traditional Arabic coffee, qahwa, and tea. Tradition also determines how long or short a visit should be and it is considered normal for Arabs to leave almost as soon as their meal is finished. A guest should leave blessing the host, thanking the host and his family for their hospitality, and keep in mind he is now under obligation to speak well of him to others. Many functions and events in the Middle East will have no definite start or end time, and no itinerary or set plans, as this is considered rude to guests. You can expect to party on late into the night at weddings and other special occasions! And of course, the hotel staff will find be on hand to tend to everyone’s needs, freeing up the hosts to mingle with their guests.

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BEGIN YOUR FOREVER IN STYLE Celebrate your special moments at Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha, where every detail is thoughtfully curated to create a seamless and unforgettable experience, with wedding celebrations beginning from QAR 170 per person.

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Luxury Outdoor Weddings at Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Celebrate your love in breathtaking outdoor venues, surrounded by lush gardens and stunning views of Doha’s skyline. From intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, discover bespoke wedding setups, exquisite catering, and personalized service to bring your dream wedding to life.

For more information, please call our Events Team at +974 5039 1805 or email RC-SharqVillageleads@ritzcarlton.com

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PLACES TO DINE MEET THE CHEF/GM FOOD REVIEWS INTERESTING READS

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Spas & Beauty Centres in Qatar SPA TREATMENTS SPA ETIQUETTE INTERESTING READS

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Malibu Kitchen, The Ned Doha

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The Spa, Mandarin Oriental, Doha

Zulal Wellness Resort

Business & Economy in Qatar

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BANKING AND FINANCE ECONOMY COMMERCE USEFUL NUMBERS INVESTMENT AND TRADE THE HYDROCARBON INDUSTRY INFRASTRUCTURE INTERESTING READS

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