Doha Festival City lines up slew of summer activities

Doha Festival City, a leading entertainment, retail and hospitality destination in Qatar managed and operated by Al-Futtaim, has stressed that families will be “hooked by its ‘Pirates’-themed celebrations this summer”. A variety of fun and games will be held within the mall with a Treasure Island theme to “transport participants to another land and help them beat the sweltering heat this holiday”, according to a press statement. During the month of July, younger visitors will get the chance to take part in numerous ‘Pirates’-themed activities and workshops from 3pm to 9pm daily. One can grab a Treasure Map at the registration desk to co-ordinate their plan of action and easily navigate through the mall to take part in the activities. Visitors can test their navigation skills with their family in the Amazing Maze – they have just 20 minutes to find their way through. Then, every hour, Doha Festival City will take it to another level by arming participants with Nerf guns for a high-energy 20 minutes. The Amazing Maze takes place at the Centre Court daily from today until July 29, from 3pm to 9pm, and Nerf guns from 4pm to 9pm. Children aged 4-13 years can participate in the Nerf ‘wars’, otherwise there are no age limits.Visitors can also test their skills against friends and family at the three-lane Pirate-bowling alley - a high-energy activity to beat the heat and keep everyone occupied. It will be held from today until July 29 (excluding July 16-19), from 3pm to 9pm. It is suitable for all ages and takes place in the Steps Node.With Fishing Fun, children will get the chance to test their hand-eye co-ordination using special fishing rods to collect as many types of underwater items as they can in 20 minutes. This activity takes place in the Axis Node from today until July 29 (excluding July 9-12 and July 23-26), from 3pm to 9pm and is suitable for all ages. With all the Pirate and Treasure Island games taking place around the mall, the ‘Seaside Works of Art’ workshops give visitors a chance to look the part. Children can make their own pirate or mermaid costumes at the workshops, and will also have the chance to have their face painted to finish the look every Friday and Saturday. The activity takes place on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from today until July 29, between 3pm and 9pm. It is suitable for children aged 4-12 years and takes place in the Clouds Node.LEGO is bringing a fun, entertaining and engaging play area for the younger ones to enjoy. Up to 44 children each hour can get their hands on the best that LEGO has to offer. Little ones from 18 months can enjoy the soft play area, while 2-5 year-olds play with LEGO Duplo bricks that create up to 915mn different combinations. Children 6-12 years old will be tasked to use their creative imagination to build and play. The activity takes place in the Entertainment Node on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday, from today until July 29, from 3pm to 9pm.  Entry is free of charge for all these activities.