Hey Qatar! This week’s newsletter is your guide to the hottest events in the city! 🎉 From the new GCC tourist visa 🛂 and the Summer Bazaar at DECC 🛍️ to the juicy Bangladeshi Mango Festival 🥭, there’s something for everyone. Plus, check out the new Mina Corniche Marina 🚢 for a touch of luxury, and discover the best chillin' spots in Qatar to beat the heat 🌞. Let’s dive in! 👇

NEWS

🎉 It’s Official: The GCC’s Unified Tourist Visa Is Approved!

• ✈️ The GCC unified tourist visa was approved on June 16, 2025, enabling travel to six GCC countries with just one visa.

• 🌍 This visa covers Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait, eliminating the need for multiple applications.

• 🛂 Travelers will now enjoy simplified and seamless travel across the Gulf region.

• ⏳ The visa is in its final stages and will be available soon—get ready to plan your multi-country adventure!

NEWS

⚓Old Doha Port just launched the new Mina Corniche Marina!

• 💥 Old Doha Port just launched the new Mina Corniche Marina! ⚓

• 🚢 Premium berths for luxury yachts up to 70 meters long.

• 🔌 Full-service experience with power and water hookups at each berth.

• 🏨 Located next to Mina Hotel and Residences for easy access.

• 🌊 Expanding Doha’s marine tourism scene with world-class amenities.

• 🌟 Part of a larger vision to turn Old Doha Port into a lifestyle and tourism hub. 🏙️

LOVIN FAVES

🎉 Weekend Watchlist: Summer Bazaars, Mango Fests, Theater And Family Fun In Doha!

Looking for exciting plans this weekend in Qatar? Here are 5 unmissable events you won’t want to miss! 🎉👇

5️⃣ Summer Bazaar at DECC A retail haven with everything from clothes to coffee, perfect for those who love a good bargain! 🛍️ 🗓 June 25 – July 9 | 🕙 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Fridays from 3:00 PM) | 🎟 Free Entry | 📍 DECC Hall 5

4️⃣ Little Chef Workshop at Ezdan Mall Al Wakra Calling all little chefs for a hands-on culinary adventure with pizza, cookies, and more! 🍕🍪 🗓 July 3 – July 12 | 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🎟 Free | 📍 Ezdan Mall Al Wakra

3️⃣ “Walk in Their Shoes” Exhibition at Place Vendôme Step into the world of refugees with this powerful and immersive exhibition. 🌍👣 🗓 June 22 – June 27 | 🕒 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 🎟 Free | 📍 Place Vendôme, Gate 1

2️⃣ Bangladeshi Mango Festival at Souq Waqif Taste the juiciest mangoes from Bangladesh in this fruity cultural celebration! 🥭🎉 🗓 June 25 – July 1 | 🕓 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🎟 Free | 📍 Eastern Square, Souq Waqif

1️⃣ AlQimmah Saudi Exhibition at Katara Explore authentic Saudi craftsmanship, from dates to designer creations! 🕌✨ 🗓 Until June 26 | 🕘 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM | 🎟 Free | 📍 Katara Hall

LOVIN FAVS

🌞Chillin’ in Style: 5 Outdoor Places in Qatar Where You Can Beat the Heat

• 📸 Place Vendôme Mall: Mist-cooling fans and water features make this canal promenade perfect for a breezy evening walk.

• 🏙️ The Pearl–Qatar: Shaded streets and misting fans create a cool, relaxing stroll by charming canals.

• 🎭 Katara Cultural Village: Ground cooling systems and sea breeze make Katara a chill spot for culture and seaside walks.

• 🛒 Souq Waqif: Underground air-cooling pipes and misting fans keep this cultural market comfortably cool.

• 🌱 Msheireb Downtown Doha: Climate-controlled walkways and shaded corridors make Msheireb the perfect heat-free stroll.
  

🍿 Sharable bits and tips! 

• Qatari FM Sheikh Mohammed Althani sure knows how to crack a joke! 😂

• Looks like Qatar’s car game is on the same level! 😎🚙

• Qatar’s generosity turns Souq Wakrah into a cat buffet 🍽️

• True OGs in Qatar know this spot 😉

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