Concours d’Élégance Qatar 2nd - 6th February 2016
Jewels in the Katara Cultural Village The first Concours d‘Élégance in Qatar hosts owners, collectors and experts of noble cars that meet up for interaction and bring their historical cars for a strict evaluation of an international jury. The Concours d‘Élégance will be organized by the AvD Middle-East. Dream cars of yesterday are waiting to tell their story and to be admired. The Festival of Classic Cars will be rounded off by presentations of concept cars, super sports cars, rallies and many other car presentations that will be a delight for heart, eyes and soul. The most beautiful classic cars worldwide at one of the most elegant automotive events:
Concours d’Élégance Qatar February 2nd till 6th 2016
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU.
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Katara Village Overview
Concours d‘Élégance Katara Amphitheatre
Brand Area Katara Cultural Village
Automotive Week Katara Place
Festival of Classic Cars Katara Beach Promenade
Katara – The Cultural Village Qatar is, by its own account, the richest country in Asia with a gross domestic product of 70.000 Euro per capita. The mineral resources crude oil and natural gas as well as far-reaching involvements in international companies guarantee prosperity and future projects. And in respect of all the dynamics, the cultural heritage is conserved. That is how the area of Katara, named after the oldest country name, is more than just a cultural centre. At the western outskirts of Doha, directly on the coastline, the pride of the Kataris and
The best environment their tradition reveals. The futuristic constructions, cultural institutions, museums and festivals employ a range to modernity. Especially the many galleries with their changing exhibitions, from photography to contemporary art, the opera and theatre house with prestigious international performances as well as the impressive amphitheatre develop the spirit of this area. With its never-ending promenade at the seaside, Katara offers ideal conditions for the first Concours d‘Élégance Qatar.
The amphitheatre , the historical buildings , public places and the extensive promenade of Katara offer ideal conditions for the implementation of the multi-day classic cars event in February 2016.
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Hayyakum! Katara, modern interpretation of the Arabic culture, offers enough space for the most awe-inspiring events in the world. In the impressive theatres, art stages and galleries of Katara, locals and visitors admire famous local and international artists as well as performances, concerts, film festivals and in 2016 the most beautiful classic cars worldwide in one of the most elegant automotive events, the Concours d’Élégance Qatar.
Sparkling classic cars in a magnificent environment Gazing over the ocean: it is an impressive scenery for a big performance that honours noble classic cars for the first time. From February 2nd to 6th 2016, the first Concours d’Élégance Qatar including 40 vehicles will take place in the amphitheatre of Katara. The application deadline is still on. Further information will be provided by the organisers.
Concours d‘Élégance Katara Amphitheatre
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Brand Area Katara Cultural Village
Automotive Week Katara Place
Katara Cultural Village – Brand Area
Automotive Week
Auctions
The Concours d‘Élégance Qatar will in many ways be emerging and become an obligatory date in the middle-east. Exhibitors have the chance to present their brand and product in an impressive framework to a consumption-oriented target group at the Concours.
Not only the Concours d‘Élégance, but also the Automotive Week with all attending dream cars is waiting to present the most beautiful and desired cars to the general public. There are diverse possibilities to gaze at new and historical vehicles.
A Concours d‘Élégance offers rare automotive rarities. And if you can expect enthusiastic consumers locally, an auction within the scope of the Concours d‘Élégance is always a good address – especially if the auction takes place in Qatar. It is something that deserves a closer look.
For this occasion, the organisers will provide diverse ideas for presentation and marketing. Furthermore, the event will be a platform for communication and orders on which strong impulses of strong brands will be forwarded.
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Festival of Classic Cars Katara Beach Promenade
Qatar Classic Week
Traditional Events
Festival of Classic Cars
Rallye to Sheikh Faisal Bin Quassim Al Thani Museum
In addition to the Concours d‘Élégance, the „Festival of Classic Cars“ will take place at the same time. Vehicles that are ready to start and do not exceed the year of construction 1985 are able to participate.
His highness invites to a unique desert rally. Registration forms for this occasion can be requested from the organisers.
These cars are being selected by historical, technical and aesthetic aspects, their safety, authenticity as well as elegance and the finesse of their design by a selection committee and judged during the competition by a jury. The approval of participation will be granted by application and final approval of the selection committee.
SUV Desert Rallye
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Concept: CP DEPARTMENT GmbH | 70199 Stuttgart | GERMANY
Organisation: AvD Automobilclub Middle East Messepiazza 1 | 70629 Stuttgart, Germany | office@avd-middle-east.com Presented by Gulf Qatari Classic Cars Association Doha, State of Qatar | www.classiccars.org