FACT Magazine Qatar October 2012

THE SMART MONTHLY GUIDE TO LIFE IN QATAR

INSIDE THIS MONTH

FASHION. ART. CULTURE. TECHNOLOGY OCTOBER 2012

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FACT Magazine M.E. Qatar Edition October 2012 Volume 2 Issue 6

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So Much To Do, So Little Time…

To quote Nelson Mandela: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” It was this saying that sprung to mind when I met and interviewed Dr Emad Sultan, deputy general manager of cultural affairs at Katara, about the upcoming Aida performance (see page 28 for more). He said once the public has experienced the arts in all its forms, then they can choose whether to accept it or not. This, to him, is the ultimate facet of civilisation – education and choice.

If you’re an avid reader of FACT you will know that we’re a big supporter of the arts and hospitality industries, but there is a whole other spectrum that we are beginning to explore – the education sector. With some of the top universities in the world opening their doors to students in Qatar, there is certainly no limit to what these future generations can and will do for this country. As promise of a better career, so too do students from within the region and that will eventually place them with the intellectual elite.

So, in light of this, we went round all the universities scoping out the degrees and short courses on offer for spoke to some of the students to see

what they had to say about studying here. No matter what your age, if you’re interested in broadening your educational horizons, then our feature

In fact our diaries are so packed we’re set until 2013! Top of our list, though, Regis Doha with its international jazz acts. Keeping with the theme of Talks with notable musicians such as page 14.

For something more casual we would recommend heading to the InterContinental Doha beach on the 11th to see some amazing acts organised

descending on Doha to show us what a party is really all about.

With plenty of courses to embark upon, new hobbies to take up and we do not want to hear ‘there’s never anything to do in Qatar’ again!

Until next month…

Katy Gillett Editor katy@factlive.com

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member to our team in Qatar and Bahrain this month - Rami Khalil the Chief Operating Officer. Welcome to the mad house Rami!

Our online activities will never be the same again as we’ve launched our brand spanking new website (fact-magazine.com) and Qatarorientated blog! Keep it bookmarked for all the latest fashion/art/culture/techology (and more!) gossip in the country. We bagged an exclusive interview with 25-year-old jazz musician Jonathan Batiste who will be hosting the Jazz Music Talks at the Jazz at Lincoln Center in St Regis.

KATARA PRESENTS GIUSEPPE VERDI'S OPERA

AIDA

LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE 18th and 21st of October 2012 at 7:30 pm Katara Amphitheater

Verdi’s acclaimed opera AIDA is finally coming to Katara.

First performed in 1871 in Egypt, this production in set and costumes of the world famous sculptor Igor Mitoraj, with more than 80 choristes, 12 ballet dancers, 35 actors and 8 of the most renowned Verdi singers of today, together with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Verdi specialist Pier Giorgio Morandi.

Don’t miss AIDA, a visual and musical feast at Katara for 2 nights only on the 18th and 21st of October at 7:30 pm. www.katara.net

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here’s been a lot of hype and drama about taxis in Qatar, and the problems people are facing with taxi drivers cheating passengers, refusing to take passengers if the destination doesn’t suit them, and so on.

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allowing new companies to get involved, thereby increasing the number of taxis on the streets. monitoring and policing these dishonest drivers (who are, it should be said, an exception rather than the rule) lies partially with us, the passengers!

Yes, that’s right.

Don’t allow yourself to be bullied by a taxi driver, for crying out loud! Keep an eye on the meter when you climb into a taxi, and if you see the driver adding unwarranted charges, raise the issue.

If you climb into a taxi, and he refuses to take you to your destination, simply refuse to get out. In both cases, if it reaches a stalemate, all you have to do is take your mobile out of your pocket,

and tell him you’re going to call the quickly toe the line.

I can’t understand how any adult allows themselves to be bullied! If they’re cheating or refusing to take you, they’re in the wrong, and should therefore not be allowed to win the argument, or you’re becoming part of the problem yourself. on the other hand, if a taxi driver is polite and honest, and does his job properly, return the favour, and be polite back, and give him a tip! Letting him keep the change of a few riyals seems like a just reward for good service, and encourages decent behaviour.

Firm but fair – it’s a policy that applies to so many situations, this one included.

had that dream to one day go to the North Pole to encounter polar bears.”

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN LIVING IN QATAR?

I arrived early December, just a couple of weeks before National Day, so it’s been ten months now.

experience in the Gulf. I’d spent four years in Egypt so it had given

I’d only transited in its airport a few times before.

I’d like to say how long I plan to live here, but every time I settle in a new country and I am asked this question, I give a date, but I end up staying longer, so let’s just say I’m here for now!

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT LIVING IN QATAR?

I like the pace of the city, not too quiet, neither too crowded. It is quite a change after living for over three years in the Maldives.

France, my home country. I’m really enjoying it, as I didn’t want a busy city after living on an island.

like. The summer was a bit harsh and sometimes I wish there would be a little bit more evening entertainment, but now I’ll be able St Regis Doha!

WHAT DO YOU DO TO SWITCH OFF AND RELAX?

This winter I enjoyed going

friends or going for a jog along the Corniche. If the weather is good I like to put on my swimwear and head to the beach with a magazine. And when I can spend a day with my husband, then it’s just enough for us to be together!

TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW?

I am afraid I do not have any

had that dream to one day go polar bears. I love to travel and I love particularly to see wild animals and wild life. My husband and I are always on the look out for a new destination

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roundabouts! Apart from this there is nothing I really don’t

always on our list. So is Uganda and the gorillas. These are a few things I need to do before I die.

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Islamic ornamental art and themes such as order and chaos are explored through the use of oppositional tones and (a) symmetry.

In other words he expresses the world’s confusion in works that are accessible to a complex is certainly worth a look.

The exhibition is being shown in Katara Gallery (building 18) until 27th october.

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e at the FACT offices have been awaiting this day with great anticipation. Finally, the brand has arrived in Doha to teach the music scene a thing or two would argue that they might have done a thing or two themselves in this regard!).

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there will be talks about the genre in a bid to educate and inform the public in Qatar.

We spoke with Louisiana jazz name for himself as a charismatic bandleader, international educator and performer. He will be here throughout october to host the How and when did you get into jazz?

I played with my family in our family band when I was just a kid.

We played funk, soul and New orleans music. I played drums before switching to piano at 11 years old. I studied classical piano but was lured to jazz after attending the Louis Satchmo Armstrong in love with the music.

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Why is jazz so important to you? transform a person. It is a profound and highly creative form of communication.

Why is it important to educate people? is also much to offer a casual listener. You can enjoy jazz as pure entertainment, but the music is also a historical reference and can teach us a lot about who we are as human beings. The four core lessons found in jazz music are creativity, tradition, teamwork and from each of those lessons.

What inspires you in your music? life is an inspiration. In fact, one are really talks plus music) I’ll be leading in my stay is entitled “Muse as Inspiration”, and we’ll talk about some of the famous works of art, not just music, and what inspired the artist to create them.

What has been the highlight of your career so far?

You know, this music has so much joy in it and so much capacity to reach people that every time I play is a highlight for me. I will say,

The Talks: though, that being able to play in the Middle East, especially in such an amazing setting, will definitely be remarkable!

You have also been featured in the HBO series Treme movie Red Hook. How is acting different from playing music?

Acting is a lot like playing classical music. A classical music score is akin to a script. Your part is set and can’t really be changed.

Your job is to convincingly deliver your part. In jazz you have much more room for improvisation.

It’s like the script is only partially written and you have to write the rest of it in the moment!

What do you ultimately want to achieve?

I want to fulfil my purpose. I’ve named my band the Stay Human

humanity.

If you had to choose one song to be on the soundtrack of your life, what would it be and why?

“It Don’t Mean a Thing” because I love to swing! Either that or “What a Wonderful World”, which is just a very poignant song.

Finally, why should the people of Doha attend Jazz Music Talks?

It will be fun and inspiring! This is a great opportunity for the band to engage with the Doha audience and share the stories behind this music.

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“How to listen to Jazz” Explore various different ways of listening to jazz music. You will be shown what to listen for in a jazz performance and how to determine what is happening between the musicians on the bandstand.

“The Blues in Jazz” and without it jazz wouldn’t be the same. This talk will explain why this is so, and why everyone has the blues.

“Muse as inspiration” Many times great artists are inspired by other people. This is not only the case in jazz, but also in other art forms too. This talk explores some of the history behind who inspired what and why.

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are two Ukrainian pianists entertaining the guests at the Hilton. one of which is Lilly, who has been for four months.

A singer, pianist and ballet dancer from an entirely musical family, Lilly provides the atmosphere at this sophisticated dining option. It suits her, as she is

We asked Frederic, the food and beverage manager, what three words he would use to describe his vision of the atmosphere at the Hilton Doha and he said “vibrance, passion, and experience.”

He went on: “The concept of traditional so we as hoteliers have to make sure that what we offer to the public spreads out and is easily accessible… We have multiple whole spectrum and covered everything.

bright red evening dress, but she speaks softly. “I have

a whole together. What is important is that the guests feel connected with the products and our brand.”

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Here’s what we can look forward to at Hilton Doha:

La Sahtaine introduces classic French cuisine in a modern setting. With highlights of bold colour throughout a sophisticated décor, the restaurant is a great place for a romantic dinner or a special occasion. Lilly tends to choose her tunes based on the guests that evening. “overall it’s more rococo style and try to keep to our style, but it has to be magic for the guests. atmosphere – sometimes classic French, sometimes modern. It really depends on them. Sometimes we have events and then we can play something romantic for couples to make people relax and be happy, and come back to us, of course.” the ultimate request she gets from customers is Love Story from the famous French movie. Unfortunately this editor hadn’t heard the song much to the horror of the Hilton team. “It’s okay,” laughs Lilly. “I hope you will come and I will play this song just for you.”

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Seafood Extravaganza on Thursday nights for brunch For QR222, QR333 or QR444 per person depending on the package. Check out last month’s FACT Qatar (available online via our Facebook) to read our review. course meal in a brasserie ambience, overlooking the seafront for QR88 per person.

to the soothing sounds of our interviewee Lilly herself! from 4pm until 7pm where you get a free duplicate drink for every one you order alongside a range of yummy bites and an impressive sea view. and one side dish from a customized lunch menu for to 3pm.

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Educational Matters University of Calgary Carnegie Mellon Specialty: Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) believes in the encouragement of scientific inquiry and the promotion of practical preparedness. Among many endeavours, they are currently working hard on research related to cloud computing, education, robotics, business process design and engineering, generation wireless networks and information security.

Courses:

Systems NB: All courses are four years.

Shorts courses? Not at this time.

Part-time? Not available.

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Specialty: Calgary is renowned in Calgary (funnily enough) for its focus on clinical practice and family health care Courses: introduces you to everything you need to know about nursing such as practice, health assessment, adult health, psychiatric health and childbearing, to name just a few.

NB: The above two are for high school graduates or students who have studied in another subject area at another college or university. upgrade their English, maths and science skills so they can enter the diploma or regular track.

Short courses? who already hold a recognised Diploma in Nursing.

Part-time? Yes, you can do

Afrah Hassan studies Information Systems and decided to go to Carnegie Mellon because she

time and study in the evenings.

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want to travel abroad. She says to FACT, “I love studying here. There is always something special

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and, as a student at CMU, I am able to get the best of both worlds.” once Afrah has graduated she wants to run a company and provide better technology solutions to the community.

If she could be anyone in the world, she says, it would be “without He inspires me to do better things and be creative with whatever work I’m involved in.”

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and his dream is to be a leader in the healthcare system in Qatar.

“Qatar needs nursing leaders… I wish nursing leader, to lead the way and to encourage Qataris to be in this noble profession,” he tells FACT. He says that he likes the fact that Calgary is not purely Canadian, nor Qatari, but an amalgamation of the two. “It is interactive and requires a lot of input from the students which helps us to learn a lot.”

Georgetown University: School of Foreign Service Specialty: It’s the school of international affairs. and is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions.

Courses:

HEC Paris Specialty: Training business leaders in locations around the world such as France, China, Russia and America, to name a few. It is highly regarded globally and been ranked the number one business school in Europe since 2006 by the Financial Times.

Course: Services, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Aerospace and Aviation, Energy, Luxury, Telecom Emerging Markets.

It is made up of three key components: core courses which allow students to develop strong fundamentals

NB: In all majors students can customise their study areas of interest. They also have the opportunity to take courses in the US or at more than 100 universities overseas.

Short courses?

Part-time? This is a course for business professionals and so is conducted knowing students

study by allowing the student to pursue specialised coursework. Two are currently offered:

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making. This course provides understand of historical development and contextualises cultural and social themes across a number of disciplines.

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students with a deeper understanding of the Arab and Islamic worlds. It highlights the connection of regional history with current issues and stresses the impact of culture on the region and its relationship with the West.

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experience in developing public health policies. He chose to

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Georgetown and aims to work at a foreign policy think tank or to continue researching. She considers herself really blessed to have the opportunity to be same time be close to home. “I have always loved travelling,” she tells FACT, “and through my travels to diverse countries like Nepal, South Africa and all

school without having to leave his job. “The diversity and a broader range of backgrounds to the course and the learning experience,” he tells FACT. The course, he says, has given him access to global experts and a worldwide network of entrepreneurs. “Upon completing my course I will be a more equipped, a more experienced, a more oriented and a more prepared manager.”

for understanding cultures and the manner in which people develop into a society engulfed in certain traditions or norms creating an entire nation.” out of all the people in the world, she feels most inspired by oprah Winfrey. “She has proven that women are beyond the stereotypical housewife image that has been portrayed for years now.”

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UCL Qatar (department of University College London) Specialty: This university was founded through Foundation and Qatar Museums Authority to be positioned in Qatar as a regional centre of excellence in museum practice, as well as to deepen understanding of Arab and Islamic archaeology.

Courses: UCL Qatar currently offers three postgraduate degree programmes:

Specialty: institution.

Courses: offers liberal arts courses that are incorporated into economics, history, literature, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion and sociology are covered, and courses relevant to the region are included.

Short courses? week media literacy course for high school age students during the summer.

Part-time? No. Visit

The courses have a strong practical element which includes work placements at museums, cultural heritage organisations or archaeological sites in Qatar and elsewhere in the region.

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NB: These courses are suitable for anyone with an interest in

because “I couldn’t decide what major I wanted to go for when I was choosing college but I knew journalists

Qatar, the Gulf, the wider region and the Islamic world.

Short courses? Yes. These are mainly targeted at cultural heritage professionals looking to develop their skills. The Autumn 2012 schedule of courses

Management and Conservation of Cultural Heritage: Sites and Museum Collections.

Part-time? Not at this time.

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Student Says... and Islamic World. He chose to study here as he felt the UCL Qatar campus offered something truly unique.

“What I get to learn about in the lecture hall, the history and culture of the people of the Middle East, can be found simply by stepping out of my front door,” he tells FACT. “Whether I have to unravel Islamic architecture or study the prehistoric trade routes of the Arabic Gulf, I will get the chance to develop my understand of these knew next to nothing about Qatar. So far he has loved his experience here, particularly due to the diversity he is exposed to on a daily basis, but also because there is an ‘anything is possible’ attitude that he says develops a creative and exciting energy. We ask him what he would like to do on completion of his course and gold!”

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interesting career,” she tells FACT. After having studied in Western countries, she says Qatar is a very different learning experience. “I’ve always wanted to know has invested a lot in education. NU’s campus [here] opened so many doors for students like myself... it’s also a part of my learning process.” She says once she degree she plans on getting a master’s degree elsewhere, “getting to know more about the world I haven’t yet explored,” she says.

I will get the chance to develop my understand of hand by living in the Gulf and by visiting the sites and regions.

Weill Cornell Medical College - Qatar Specialty: education in Qatar. It comes as a partnership between Cornell University in the US and Qatar Foundation, and

Stenden University Specialty: is in The Netherlands but they also have branches in Indonesia, Thailand and South Africa. All students are required to spend two semesters in The Netherlands but they also have the option of visiting the other campuses too, to complete a very international degree.

Courses: Studies, International Hospitality Management and International Tourism Management.

NB: incorporated practical element as most topics are

their MD degree course has been offered outside of the US. Courses: medical (four years) education. Earlier this year, in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University Qatar, they also introduced two new undergraduate degrees in the biological sciences and computational biology.

Short Courses? will be launched. This is a unique opportunity for Qatari college graduates with an interest in biomedical research Part-time? No. Visit

based learning’, and students are required to successfully complete practical training and internships which count towards their study credits.

Short courses? Stenden runs an Academic requirements to get onto the full bachelor’s programme.

Part-time? No. Visit www.stenden.com/en/locations/qatar or call 4488 8116.

Student Says... undertaking an internship. He says he chose Stenden because he’d heard of good teachers, teaching facilities and academic achievement. “It is a fantastic university offering an international degree,” he says. “I decided to do my degree in Qatar because I’ve been living here for about six years and the fact that Qatar is evolving rapidly and there are plenty of business/job opportunities coming up.” He likes living and studying in Qatar but plans to take a year off once graduated to get a band together “and give that a shot.” Afterwards, he says, he will go back to complete a master’s degree.

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Virginia Commonwealth University Specialty: The creative professions.

faculty members, alongside intense liberal arts courses and a diverse student body.

Courses: design, graphic design, interior design, or painting and printmaking.

Short courses? of community classes – anywhere between Arabic and English for people of all ages, as well as portfolio development classes for senior high school students who would like to apply to the university.

The Autumn 2012 schedule, found on the

Part-time? No. Visit

Student Says... and printmaking student who is originally from Mexico. He has been living in Qatar for the past seven years and decided to continue his education here because “Education City was a universities and more than excellent facilities,” he explains. “Furthermore, I really enjoy the fact that in Qatar we are exposed to many different cultures at a time and that I’m able to experience ‘the world’ every week and learn things that amaze me and open my eyes.” one of the aspects he likes best about studying here is that the classes are small, and so students have class academics. He is keeping an open mind about what he wants to do once he has graduated as he still has time to decide.

“Qatar has been really generous with me and I would like to pay it back somehow.

However, I am also contemplating on starting my own adventure on another side of the world,” he says.

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speaking person, or any person in the Middle East, which opera they know, they will say Aida,” says Dr Emad Sultan, the deputy general manager of cultural affairs at Katara.

The opera, created by performed at the Khedivial opera House in Cairo on December 24, 1871, and conducted by Giovanni four acts and tells the tale of Nubian princess Aida who has been captured and enslaved by the Egyptian army. We follow her as she falls in love with an ambitious Egyptian soldier called Radames. However he is already arranged to be married to the King’s daughter Amberis, who herself is faced with the decision of choosing between her own true love and loyalty to her people.

It is therefore a suitably dramatic way to officially inaugurate the iconic Katara amphitheatre to the public!

Dr Emad, an avid fan of heart instantly. It’s very simple, even though it’s full of battles

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and emotions. It stretches the heart straight away, from beginning to end.”

He believes that Aida was the perfect choice because in an opera like this, such talents have the opportunity to showcase all forms of art on one stage. “There’s acting, singing, choir, philharmonic orchestra, ballet, visual arts, light techniques, sounds, set design. What else do you want to present?” In fact, it was after seeing the work and sculptures of set and costume designer Igor Mitoraj, that Dr Emad was inspired to bring “The stage director is a fantastic artist,” he says.

“Regardless of what I will say or elaborate it is not going to be sufficient because his sculptures and statues are all around the world. They are fantastic.

“The idea started when I met a friend and we were looking at his artwork, and we thought ‘why don’t we do an opera that has his pieces?’ and it evolved from there… The result is great. You will see a lot of sculptures that are inspired by the era – they don’t say Aida,

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but they are so artistic and ancient in a way.”

For a man who quite clearly has had a passion for opera from a young age and who has seen Aida “hundreds of times”, where has been the best performance we ask? “I’ve seen it in Egypt, Metropolitan opera, was in La Scala, technically and because the cast was fantastic. our cast is not lesser than this though.”

At the event in Katara there will be over 200 performers brought in from overseas, but also locally found talents, too.

There will be more than 80 actors and eight of the most They have all been handpicked

by Katara officials including Dr Emad, who knows of the best performers in the business. The will participate, and the whole performance will be conducted Morandi. Moreover, the choir the ballet dancers are also

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renowned in Hungary.

Uniquely, many of the actors on stage will be local residents of Qatar who have been chosen by the manager and director.

Also, the costume production has been done in Katara, the seamstresses and tailors are involved.

Dr Emad says the entire event is a way of testing the Qatar audience, and based on the reception it gets, they will move forward with their plans.

“Katara is a place to produce culture and art, and we should present such an entity to people and see how they respond,” he explains. “We are trying to come up with what we have as art, culture and heritage from Qatar and fuse it with things from the West and expose people to every element of art as much as possible. You connect cultures through a place. There are no differences in sex, age, race, religion.” introduce Katara’s customers to a new realm of understanding and knowledge. “Knowing about

Ignorance is opposite to civilisation.

We have to be open-minded and be exposed to all forms of art

something is a beginning,” Dr Emad surmises. “Ignorance is opposite to civilisation. We

The Who’s Who of

Katara’s Aida

be exposed to all forms of art.

We have to have the choice. If people aren’t getting the chance if you get it and you accept it or not, it’s up to you. That’s personal. That’s the ultimate of civilisation and that’s what we want to do.”

Although they are looking to test the waters, tickets for Aida actually sold out in the first week of being released. FACT will put updates online if they hear of any more (after we get our own first, naturally!) but for now it looks like those of us who are ticketless will have to wait for the next event with baited breath. Dr Emad for one is hopeful for the future of Katara. “So far the response has been fantastic here and so I keep my fingers crossed it will continue this way.”

GO:

Direction

Cast

Morandi Staging – Renzo Giacchieri Sets and costumes – Igor Mitoraj Lights – Achim Niekel

Amneris – Ekaterina Gubanova Aida – Lucrecia Garcia Ramfis – Štefan Kocán Amonasro – Ambrogio Maestri Messenger – Yusif Eyvazov

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Around the World in 80 Trades

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Love is the Cure

In One Person

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WATCHING:

Fun Size

Silent Hill: Revelation 3D

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TECHNOLOGY

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Prepare a Feast

THE EASY WAY!

Kenwood Choco Latte Available: jrlelectronics.com (QR260) This is a device that is both simple and ingenious at the same time. Simply pour your hot chocolate mix, or just plain milk, into it, and it will gently heat the all the while stirring it to stop a often happens with warmed up milk. There’s also a tap on the front to enable easier pouring. Like we said, simple, but ingenious!

Krups Nespresso Machine Available: Blue Salon (from QR1049) Nespresso has become a highly popular brand of coffee combined with a convenient way of making it. A variety of companies make Nespresso machines, but this one stood out for its style, compactness and affordability. Simply pop the Nespresso capsule in the top, close the lid, press the magic

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Moulinex Soup & Co. Available: Carrefour (QR699) Again, making seemingly complicated tasks so much easier, this fantastic soup maker really does it all for you. Simply throw your chopped ingredients and some stock into the appliance, and it will blend and then cook it all for you! You can even choose how chunky you’d like your soup to be, and set it accordingly. Word of warning: Cook any meat before adding it, and sautéing certain vegetables like onions and garlic before adding them adds

Kenwood Smoothie 2 Go Available: Darwish Trading (from QR210) pages, the Kenwood Smoothie 2 Go is basically a blender with the jug screwed on upside down. once the blending is done, simply turn the whole gadget upside down and remove the jug to pour as needed. oK, so not that useful for dinner parties, but for breakfast in the mornings there can’t be a better option than a nice healthy smoothie!

Tefal Actifry Available: Carrefour (QR799) The Tefal Actifry is the answer to your prayers if you’re a fan of fried food but are currently trying to get healthy. This is because the device uses super heated air and just one spoonful of oil to cook up to one kilo of French fries, potato wedges, or even other vegetables and meat cut into strips.

It’s quick, it’s convenient, and all the parts can be thrown in the dishwasher after use.

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LIVESCRIBE ECHO PROPACK

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“The Cadillac Escalade does exactly what Attract attention!”

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s there a car more American than the Escalade? There are a number of candidates for the title of “Most American Car in the World” – the Corvette, the Mustang, the Wrangler – but I personally think the Cadillac Escalade takes home the trophy.

Why? brand that has been ferrying presidents from mansions to red carpets and back since the presidential car is ‘Cadillac one’ (although it’s actually a highly customised limousine based on the chassis of GM’s colossal Topkick truck, but dressed up as a Cadillac).

Secondly, it’s got one of those gearlevers that only Americans one of these gearlevers on it, and I really can’t see the appeal. For starters, it’s impossible to change skipping over it to Neutral, which is rather annoying. However, to each their own, I suppose. It does free up space on the centre console for the ample amount environmental controls.

Thirdly, rather than the clinical

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such as the CTS, the SRX, or the upcoming XTS, the Escalade gets a nice French name reminiscent of classic Caddies like the Coupe de And lastly, there’s the size. name translates to a military term meaning “to climb over because this vehicle is so big that you need a ladder to climb into the thing! Fortunate, then, that they’ve considerately included an automatic running board that folds down when you open any of the doors, and folds away again neatly when you set off.

It’s big, it’s bold, it’s brawny, and it’s bling, and to me it embodies the automotive element of the American dream. It’s a statement car, designed to scream, “I am here, and I am a big deal!” With the massive grille and the huge no understatement here – it’s ostentatiousness at its best!

And you feel this when you’re driving it. As we pottered around Souq Waqif looking for good spots to snap the Escalade, we drew more than a few curious gazes. When you’re pulled up at the pavement, people’s heads

turn as they walk past – it’s a car that draws attention by its sheer presence.

When you’re driving on the roads, people make room for you in a way that a small sedan can only fantasize about. That could possibly be because the thing is so big other drivers are not all that convinced that you can even see them!

However, one of the surprising things about the Escalade is that, despite its large size, all round visibility is actually not too bad, largely thanks to the huge wing mirrors. Manoeuvring the Escalade

Fuel economy is improved by the Active Fuel Management System, which shuts down four of the cylinders when not needed, as well as the Flexfuel Engine, which also runs on ethanol. This is, however, hindered somewhat by the fact that you can’t buy ethanol fuel in the Gulf!

Ride comfort is, as you’d expect, fantastic!

The Escalade billows along like a cloud, with very little noise in the passenger cabin, but this comes at a price. While the Magnetic Ride Control does a good job of adjusting the suspension to match driving and road conditions, simple physics state that a car of these epic proportions is bound to wallow a bit on the corners. Don’t

Plush leather seats provide sofa levels of comfort even to the most ample of posteriors

warning indicators on the wing mirrors that let you know you have a car alongside you, as well as a reverse parking camera.

As you’d expect, the monstrous decent job of moving this opulent behemoth along. Thanks to 403 horses under the bonnet, it’ll propel you from standstill to 100km/h in just 6.8 seconds, which is impressive for a car that weighs about as much as the QE2.

magic here. Having said that, the Escalade does handle surprisingly well for its size.

The interior is just as comfortable as you’d expect too, with plush leather seats providing sofa levels of comfort even to the most ample of posteriors.

There is also a cavernous amount of room, and a third row in the back that is easily roomy enough

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for adults. Access is very easy as well, with the middle row seats folding down with the push of a button, and sliding forwards and backwards to allow for more legroom in the last row. which again, is a great feature on a car this size, because it means don’t have to tie wooden blocks aside, it’s surprising how nice it is to be able to adjust the position of the pedals to exactly where you want them.

Impressive sound quality comes and kids will be kept quiet by the back. However, it should be said that unlike in other premium each headrest, the Escalade only features one central one, which could lead to drama when one of your little ‘angels’ wants to watch Spongebob Squarepants, and the Dark Knight. one glaring omission from the which had me fumbling behind the steering wheel for the ignition keyhole. However, I then felt quite foolish when I discovered that it doesn’t need a button, as it boasts remote keyless start, which means that you can have it running before you even get into the thing!

All in all, the Cadillac Escalade does exactly what you’d expect it to: It attracts attention, it ferries up to eight people around in premium levels of luxury, and it goes in a straight line very fast for a giant more than that. It also bestows a kind of status on the person driving it that few other cars out there can match. When you hand your keys to a valet outside the feel a little smug!

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he perception that leather is reserved only for those with an affection for rock ‘n’ roll is long gone. The fabric that has in the past been judged

silhouettes and subtle if any detailing, whilst remaining true to it’s dark side by evoking provocative undertones.

and relatively safe combination is leather and lace, although for a more updated look pair leather with silk or chiffon. Look to

Celine

leather on leather and Derek Lam on combining leather with print.

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here’s a moody tone to eveningwear this Fall. Gucci’s gothic inspired

side. Look out for rich sinister hues of scarlet, purple and mars black.

Osman

It isn’t all doom and gloom! There’s an element of classic romance to this trend, with its with the way it mischievously toys with the macabre, it’s also bursting with sex appeal, making it a sure showstopper. Introduce some less than discreet drama to your evening wardrobe with pieces like lace up pumps, lengthy capes and black lace and chiffon dresses. Finally polish off a knockout look with a wine stained lip.

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Miu Miu

Don’ t Forget Your Trousers

Celine

his season trousers are in the spotlight and rightly so. Designers like Miu Miu,

McCartney, gave new life to this previously banal wardrobe staple. our favourite trouser makeover

the pantsuit a modern twist. When models at Miu Miu took to the runway dressed in tailored suits covered in print, we fell head over heels. This unforeseen marriage between traditional men’s tailoring and psychedelic 70’s inspired print was an ingenious take on last year’s androgyny trend.

Easily wearable and fun to style, the perfect trouser transitions with ease from a simple work trouser will streamline your look and compliment most body types, whilst a cigarette pant works

we suggest Stella McCartney’s effortlessly cool print.

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inspired styles graced the runway, and now that it’s back it’s making a big impact. oversized coats, assemblies of army green and intricate military detailing take over Fall thanks to ACNE and Topshop Unique. Though the simplest way to wear this trend is in its casual form, it can just as easily be worn in a sophisticated fashion.

For a polished army inspired look try a panelled dress in varying tones of army breasted coat.

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season’s stand out colour we can’t help but fall in love with. From dresses and jumpsuits to coats, bags and accessories we are hastily painting our wardrobes red. It’s a classic colour that almost never goes out of style and is sure to get you noticed.

Miu Miu

Miu Miu

Colour me Red

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here was an unmistakable

fashion week. This rich decadent

brought to you by fashion houses like fabrics, overworked prints, and intricate embellishments all in deep enchanting tones. With this trend it’s all about spoiling yourself rotten with total excess.

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Miu Miu

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The great thing about this season’s prints is the sheer choice we’ve been given.

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The Sweater Edit Chloe

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here’s nothing revolutionary about sweaters in Fall, but with emphasis being put on the sweater as one of the upcoming season’s focal garments, designers have fortunately uplifted this previously dull staple. It rarely happens, but this is fashion that’s current, practical and comfortable to boot.

Graphic prints, dramatic colour and intricate knits transform the sweater into a fun statement piece.

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esigners had a craving for old Hollywood glamour this Autumn, unveiling looks lavished in luxury fabrics and elaborate embroidery, evoking breathtaking images of

luxury this trend encapsulates. oversized coats, layered over embroidered shirts are painting an exciting new picture for eveningwear. There’s a nonchalant pretention to this trend, but you don’t have to go completely out of your comfort zone. Hit the right notes with embroidered slippers, silk pocket squares and knitted scarves.

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t’s everywhere this season, but unlike its female counterpart military fashion for the style conscious male is anything but

overused trend by introducing unexpected color, expensive fabrics and intricate embellishments, taking military to new heights. This therefore be most suited to someone with a big personality and a penchant for fashion.

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Get your Coat

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here’s a real focus on outerwear this season, fromm leather, puffer and bomber jackets to

pea coats and more. Designers have given us a whole lot to choose from. They came in numerous lengths and an array of fabrics. We even witnessed a tremendous

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and leather jackets. The jacket has become something of a statement piece this autumn, with bold colours, fur collars and military fastenings. Designers use fabric in unexpected ways, by means of clever paneling or luxury linings, with collars taking the lead. Covering up has never been more fun!

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Top to Bottom Shirts

rint is huge this season. Shirts featuring repeat print are a big seasonal highlight.

Floral was the most common amongst print and works great under layers of monotone outerwear Look to Alexander

examples. The paisley shirt is another breakout star with Etro on the forefront. Introduce a few printed shirts to your wardrobe for a more exciting take on autumn 2012/13.

Sweaters

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the statement piece of the season. It can’t be beat on versatility and comfort, but this season the sweater has become more than a staple. Exaggerated turtlenecks and chunky cable show, however, had to be the printed sweater.

Graphic and geometric prints are also a real showstopper. Sweaters are available from the runway to the high street in a range of styles and prices. We love pieces by Yves Saint Laurent,

Trousers

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rousers have been given a subtle new

designers tinkered with the classic trouser silhouette, some chose to feature print but nothing too heavy. Fabric and colour is where interest lies as leather and velvet trousers made a comeback along with bright vivid colour becoming a favourite amongst hipsters.

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ayering is probably the most important thing

together this season. It was a central theme in almost every show during fashion week. Combine dimensional look. Try a garment with a high neckline as a base and they work from there by varying length those of you not too comfortable with colour we did see a lot of black on black and grey on grey coming through during fashion week. Still try to mix things up with your lines and proportions. The great thing about layering is it will take you from daytime casual to eveningwear without breaking a sweat.

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There’s nothing barnyard about this trend, it’s Savile Row meets country classics.

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It’ s all in the detail

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enswear has recently gained a lot of weight within the fashion industry, as men everywhere have put more effort into their styling. Accessories are the next natural step, with items like bags, belts, portfolios, caps, lapel pins, gloves, scarves, pocket squares, ties and bow ties quickly becoming wardrobe necessities for all men.

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Our sly monthly round-up of recent Qatar news

Insanely excited, you bought your tickets as soon as you heard about it, so were one of the lucky few to get one before they completely sold out?

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Absolutely nothing. The only thing with a label that you own is a fake pair of Diesel shorts you bought in the Souq last week?

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VENUE REVIEW

BODIES

LEISURE

SPORTS

NIGHTS

EATS

Nusantao: Sea Kitchens

THE latest venue to open up at Four Seasons Doha, Nusantao: Sea Kitchens, has until now been Ramadan, however, they started their express lunch menu so we headed over to see what we thought.

First off let us explain, as our waiter did to us, the concept of Nusantao. It is an Asian restaurant with dishes from six countries’ Indonesian, Indian and Arabic.

The Arabic section is the latest addition (an effort to cater to the traditional tastes of Qatar) and is still expanding but overall the choice is already phenomenal.

The a la carte menu is completely different to the lunch menu as well.

With the express lunch you have three dishes (QR110) and four the executive chef Kato offers an Asian cuisine’ in one sitting.

Naturally, while reviewing the course express lunch and chose

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picked the mizuna green salad with myoga ginger and yuzu dressing (though the mizuna was substituted for arugula that day) which was refreshing and a great way to kick start a large meal. We followed that – miso soup, which came with seaweed, nameko, mushrooms and tofu. It was also light and certainly whetted our appetite in preparation for the star of this show – the snapper and fukujin pickles.

This was so delicious that we greedily finished every last bite. It and the breaded snapper lay atop a gravy sauce which was made stock, onions, garlic, butter, sake, grated apple, tamari soy sauce, chopped tomato, brown sugar and something called bull dog sauce (we requested the recipe, but probably wouldn’t be able to accurately recreate it!). full, but still had room for dessert. Following the advice of our waiter, we went for the

chocolate and green tea sorbet, and we were very glad we did. The flavour combinations were great, although it was a little heavier than cheesecake we’re used to, but as the portion was small, it was the perfect way to finish this meal. there are many other options.

To choose from there are eight appetisers, four soups, eight main choices include, for starters, a crispy Sichuan pepper squid with jalapeno and capsicum or the pangsit goring crispy wrapped chicken and prawn with sweet and sour sauce. or for mains you could have the Khao soi gai, Thai yellow chicken curry with rice noodles or the lamb rogan josh Indian spiced stew.

What struck us most about lunchtime at Nusantao, aside from the spacious, airy venue, is that even though we had four courses, we we made the right menu choices, or perhaps it was the portions, but one thing we do know is that we will be going back to try out some of the other options, one of which will be the sushi from the a la carte menu!

The Return of the Pool Grill

THE with a host of nights and offers for us all to enjoy.

You could pop along for a romantic dinner under the menu. or you could celebrate the tradition of the

What excites us most, however, is the return of the the hotel’s exclusive beach and a panoramic view of Doha’s skyline. There you can kick back and relax on a Thursday night from 6pm to midnight with a selection of Caribbean and South American inspired

A New Venue at the Torch THE Torch Doha has reopened its Torch Café which is a casual and relaxing place to go for a change of pace. Every night has a theme where a different cuisine is cooked at live food stations and you can go ahead and watch a movie, concert or sports match on the big screen while you eat. Sunday is for pasta, while Monday serves up Thai delights. Tuesday is known as Crepito Night with its savoury and sweet crepes, and From the Wok is every Wednesday. on Thursdays you have the choice between chicken or beef fajitas and Fridays serve up burgers and hot dogs. on the other hand, head over on a Saturday and enjoy some good 7pm to 10pm every night but the café is open from

Flying with the Michelin Stars QATAR Airways has introduced their new Culinary World Menu in collaboration with an renowned chefs. This includes Middle Eastern culinary ambassador Chef Ramzi have been awarded two Michelin

cuisine with South American ingredients.

The chefs not only took into consideration

chef with two Michelin stars

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Chef Daniele Chiari

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hef Daniele was born and bred in Genzano di Roma, a small town just south of Rome, where he also found his culinary passion working in the family business as a baker. From there he developed his skills restaurants around the world, from Rome’s St. Regis Grande to the Amsterdam Hilton and the Hilton Resort Ras Al Khaimah, where he was part of of the Year in the 2010 Caterer’s Awards Middle East.

Following this he moved back to Italy to strengthen his skills as Chef de Cuisine at the Hilton Giardini Naxos, Sicily and then on to Monaco where, at the request of Italian footballer Gattuso, he opened osteria del Mare, a traditional Italian osteria (a small and rustic Italian eatery with a menu that is simple, and yet highly tasty).

Sufficed to say, this man can more than that, he can cook myriad dishes, you can eat them all, and you will still have room for dessert. At our lunch, Chef divulges his secret to keeping it light. “When I feel full it means there is something wrong in the preparation and the technique,” he says. “Most of the time you go in a restaurant, eat the third dish and you feel full. Sometimes, this is because people don’t know how to use olive oil.” He says one of

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the most important parts of cooking is not to burn the oil (and to never cook with Extra

nuts, anchovies, saffron and dill, and comes with a saffron sauce created with a mix of news to us. Apparently this is fish and chicken stock. The just for drizzling) because it resulting taste is unique, with makes your liver work overtime, complex layers of flavour that contributing to your fullness. complement each other well, but In this case, Chef Daniele are in no way overwhelming. is a dab hand at using olive Usually at this point we would oil. our menu was extensive be lying back in our chairs and but delicious – a mixture of loosening our belts, but we the restaurant’s September were too busy being excited and october specialities from for our next dish – the fresh the express lunch menu. We porcini risotto with truffle oil, started with the I due Salmoni – smoked and marinated salmon, mushrooms on the side. This spring onions, capers, sundried was exquisite. The separate tomatoes and dill pesto – a light flavours when combined in one starter which, though very tasty, mouthful were so striking and did not overwhelm the senses.

This came alongside the Vitel had finished the plate within Tonne; thinly sliced roast veal, tuna relish and capers, which was unusually refreshing.

Moving on to our main courses we had the Ricotta e Balsamico pasta yet simple dishes we have come across, and a favourite of the day. Chef Daniele explained his inspiration behind the dish.

“You’re tired, you come home from work, you don’t want to cook but I want to eat pasta, so what I do is I take the spaghetti, I cook the spaghetti, take balsamic vinegar, and mix with ricotta.” Simple!

Then we tucked into the Pasta coi Sarde, which is making its appearance on the october express lunch menu. This is an interesting Sicilian dish that combines spaghetti with pine

Chef says, are in season, and one of his favourite things to do is create menus based on seasonal ingredients. notion of what’s in season because everything is available all the time. The ingredients people use today they eat all year but no one now knows what is the best and when they will be the freshest.” We asked him what his favourite ingredient or dish is overall but he told us it was impossible to say.

“My tastes change to what is in season,” he said.

Finally, we were served with market’ section where guests can choose from the seafood on offer and have it cooked to order in whatever way they like and with a sauce of their choice.

We had grilled salmon trout cooked with parsley, red onion and lemon and served with the Salmoriglio sauce made of garlic, olive oil, parsley and chilli. It just melted in our mouths.

Unbelievably, we still had room for a light dessert of fresh apple tart served with pumpkin ice cream. Yes, you read that correctly – pumpkin ice cream.

This was inspired by last month’s seasonal ingredient. What can we say? The man can create an entire menu with options using just one element. that eating is an experience of all the senses and particularly of vision and palate. “It’s about taste, the culture you have about food,” he says. “What you learn about, what you eat and the pleasure you get. The taste arrives in your brain and what makes you realise the taste is what you already know.”

Even though many people may have eaten at Italian restaurants outside of Italy, the flavours and styles are often altered to suit the taste of the people in the place it’s being served. Daniele says that if a chef is positive and manages to delight guests with authentic and unique cuisine, the next time they come they are happy to trust the chef. “Cucina really is about your home,” he tells us. “When I cook I feel I’m at the end of the table and I think about my guests, can they like or not?” Well, we can safely say we’ll be inviting him to our table again!

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CHINESE

TSE YANG

EUROPEAN AROMA

NIGHTS

BISTRO 61

BISTRO BISTRO

SPORTS

LA SAHITAINE

Doors Open to the New Tangia

NORTH AMERICAN

SORMANI

BELGIAN CAFÉ JOHNNY ROCKETS

BODIES

LEISURE

FINE DINING Ras Abu Abboud

THE DINING ROOM

C Ring Road

PORCINI

TANGIA, the Moroccan restaurant at the Wyndham Grand Regency, is welcoming guests to enjoy the authentic atmosphere, décor and cuisine.

ASIAN

been completely revamped and reopened to the public, offering

SPICE MARKET

a contemporary setting created by a Moroccan interior designer.

It now has a warm vibe, fuelled by the dominant burgundy and other earthen tones, and brought to life with Moroccan art pieces which are displayed throughout the restaurant. Classic Moroccan recipes such as lobster harira, the venue’s namesake Tangia – Marrakesh lamb slowly cooked for six hours and served in the traditional Tangia clay pot – and the more unusual chocolate couscous fondant served with red berry coulis and roasted almond ice cream, are served for dinner from 7pm every day apart from Sunday.

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GORDON RAMSAY DOHA WOK MEE NOODLE HOUSE

FRENCH LA MAISON DU CAVIAR

NUSANTAO: SEA KITCHENS BRASSERIE CENTRE-VILLE Reopening ASIA LIVE! DALLOYAU CHOPSTICKS

CHOPSTIX PAUL BAKERY & RESTAURANT NOODLE HOUSE MAXIM

BRAZILIAN

INDIAN

IPANEMA BRAZILIAN CHURRASCARIA

BOMBAY BALTI

CHINGARI

J G SANDWICH CELLAR

SAFFRON LOUNGE

LENOTRE

TAJ RASOI

VINE

STAR OF INDIA

OPAL BY GORDON RAMSAY

SARANGI

FLYING CARPET

YUM YUM

INTERNATIONAL BLUE

ITALIAN FLAVOURS

DI CAPRI

LE CIGALON

CUCINA

AL CANTEEN

LAGOON RISTORANTE

THE SQUARE

IL TEATRO

COSMO

ANIMATO RESTAURANT

THE ITALIAN JOB

CHOICES

LA DOLCE VITA

CROSSROADS KITCHEN

Gordon Ramsay Delights at St. Regis

now we hope everyone has realised that St. Regis Doha has not one but two Gordon Ramsay venues for us to visit. And let us tell you they are worth the trip! Not only is there a fantastic ambience and great food, but special offers too. For example, on 21 october at 8.30pm the Epicurean Evening in Gordon Ramsay Doha kicks off where

LEBANESE BONBINI RESTAURANT

ZAMAN

THE LAGOON

AL SHAHEEN

with premium beverages.

From Monday to Saturday, too, at 6pm to 7.30pm you have the

MARKET BY JEAN-GEORGES

AL MOURJAN

discovery menu and a selection of paired beverages at Gordon

MAWASEM

AL TABKHA

AL DANA

BURJ AL HAMAM

AL WANIS TERRACE

LIZA

BLUE BRASSERIE

NAI New

CORNICHE

MAMIG

If instead (or as well as) you’re looking for something casual but still delicious, we recommend the weekend brunch in opal for and Saturday from noon to 4pm.

This is the first a la carte brunch in the city we’re told and it is sticking of breakfast items and other opal specialities (Ed: Try the warm beetroot and goat’s cheese tart and you’ll be as big a fan as us!).

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NIGHTS

EATS

FRIDAY BRUNCHES

SPORTS

GRAND HYATT HOTEL @ The Grill

A delicious brunch for all the family. open kitchens offer prime cuts of meat, a superb selection of seafood and sushi, an array of vegetable dishes and the all important scrumptious choice of desserts.

and

Incorporating all of the popular restaurants to offer a sumptuous feast of international diners entertained.

ORYX ROTANA HOTEL @ Choices

Live music entertains while you indulge in a variety of appetizers, seafood, sushi, roasts and grills from the open kitchen.

Indoor and outdoor seating available.

class brunch.

GRAND HYATT HOTEL @ Isaan

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DOHA MARRIOTT HOTEL @ Restaurant Gallery Corniche

The choice of a French bubbly brunch, with high class, authentic Thai cuisine.

Entertainment from traditional Thai dancers and musicians.

MOVENPICK HOTEL @ Seasons Restaurant tag. The international buffet offers salads, seafood, an array of main dishes and a selection

SHARQ VILLAGE & SPA @ Al Liwan

An international buffet with a focus on Lebanese cuisine, traditional meets divine desserts.

W HOTEL @ Market by Jean-Georges

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RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL @ The Hyde Park Restaurant INTERCONTINENTAL DOHA HOTEL @ The Cafe Restaurant A popular venue with an international buffet, offering an excellent variety of dishes for a satisfying family feast.

A great value for money brunch, presenting a variety of International and Middle Eastern

An elegant brunch offering a buffet of international and Arabic dishes, inspired by fresh local produce. Dine to the live

all important chocolate fountain leading the desserts.

W HOTEL @ Spice Market INTERCONTINENTAL DOHA HOTEL @ The Fish Market Featuring lobster, oysters, tiger prawns and the catch of the day cooked to your liking.

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RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL @ The Lagoon

A lavish buffet with a fusion of European, Arabic and Far Eastern dishes. Enjoy a lively, yet laid back atmosphere and impeccable service.

Innovative South East Asian cuisine creates a sumptuous brunch featuring Far

vibrant sounds.

JAPANESE

PAMPANO

SAKURA

RED LOBSTER C Ring Road PIER 12

YUZU

HOTEL SPOTLIGHT

The Ritz Carlton, Doha

EATS

YEN SUSHI BAR

THIS MONTH AT THE RITZ...

Eid Al Adha @ Porcini

MIDORI

NIGHTS

PIRATES COVE SUSHI MINTO

Porcini

STEAKHOUSES MEDITERRANEAN

THE GRILL

LE CENTRAL PRIME New EAST

Master Class @ Porcini NEW YORK STEAKHOUSE

SPORTS

ARAMEDE New

MYKONOS ASTOR GRILL New

Made in Tuscany @ Porcini

LA VILLA JW STEAKHOUSE THE CELLAR

THREE SIXTY

LE GOURMET

MIDDLE EASTERN

Halloween Dinner Buffet @ The Lagoon SOUTH AMERICAN LATINO

OYSTER BAY

PALOMA

AL MATAAM

October Fest – Big Day Out @ The Lagoon Garden and Tent

BODIES

AL HUBARA

THAI ISAAN

POLYNESIAN

MANGO TREE

More to enjoy...

Art of Cocktail Making @ Habanos

SEAFOOD STRATA

FISH MARKET

LA MER

LEISURE

LE GRILL ROCCA

TURKISH SUKAR PASHA

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NIGHTLIFE LISTINGS CIGAR LOUNGE

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY EATS

DUNES

HABANOS

LIBRARY AND CIGAR LOUNGE

SPORTS

NIGHTS

VINTAGE

BARS

DJ Line-Up at Crystal Lounge

LOUNGES

DUNES

HIVE MADISON PIANO BAR THE LOUNGE SKY VIEW GLO COCKTAIL LOUNGE CHAMPIONS

NIGHTS out have truly stepped back up a notch in Crystal Lounge at W Hotel. Scheduled programming is on track – for

WAHM

LEISURE

IRISH HARP

Greg will mix it up with the best for Urban Night (ladies get three free drinks). Wednesdays bring

BELGIAN CAFE PEARL LOUNGE

every girls’ favourite: Ladies Night ADMIRAL CLUB AND MARINA CLUB

BODIES

off on Fridays and head down on a Saturday for the Arabesque Layali 1001 Nights with live performances of Arabic songs house. And don’t forget its Happy Hour daily from 8pm until 10pm,

THE LIBRARY

A Brand New Madison Piano Bar

beverages. october, however, brings us spinning their various tunes and entertaining us well into the evening. on the 11th, 18th and

our event listings on page XX for more information.

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Go to party or to eat as they have introduced an elegant new dining area that offers a wide range of international fare from salads to

night is still young and the party goes on until 2am. Almost daily the venue

introduces live Arabic music almost Sundays are dedicated to Ladies as ladies get one free beverage on arrival. The best part? There’s no entrance fee and no minimum

MEZZO BAR

HAPPY HOURS

THE HAPPY HOURS

Hive

BUBBLES ON TWO

Jazz Club

EATS

OYSTER BAY

MANHATTAN

NIGHTS

Champions DOHA RUGBY CLUB BAR

SHEHRAZAD BAR AND IRISH TERRACE

Glo Cocktail Lounge

ORION

SPORTS

Irish Harp

VINTAGE

KROSSROADS

LEISURE

Crystal Lounge CLUBS JAZZ CLUB

Zawaya Bar & Lounge CLUB 7

Wahm BODIES

LAVA

CRYSTAL LOUNGE

WINDOWS

QUBE

FAHRENHEIT

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SPORTS LISTINGS ANYONE CAN BE A COOL RIDER

GYMS AND FITNESS CLASSES Available classes include martial arts, yoga, pilates, zumba, dance, swimming, spinning, circuit training, step aerobics, and many more.

Al Massa Active

ASPIRE ACADEMY

BOOT CAMP QATAR

CONTOURS EXPRESS

CURVES

ÉNERGIE FITNESS CLUB

Happy Birthday Harley!

FITNESS FIRST

in the world knows the name Harley Davidson. It’s arguably the world’s most famous motorcycle brand – not just a machine, but a way of life for millions of Harley owners around the world.

Which is why, on october 13, they’re celebrating 110 years of “fuelling your dreams”. They’re inviting anyone and everyone, Harley owner or not, to join the celebrations at the Harley showroom in Doha.

If you are a Harley Davidson owner, then it’s a chance to get

that they grow into healthy adults, but also to provide food relief in emergencies, for example natural disasters that can’t be predicted, but can wipe out crops and livelihoods.

They also provide support to small farmers, giving training and ensuring fair prices for their produce.

and share some stories and good times. If you aren’t, then it’s a chance to experience some of the magic surrounding these iconic bikes, and who knows, perhaps you may end up converted?

Everyone is welcome to join them for their open House mode of transport), in support of the United Nations World Food

hunger in the world. Their main objectives are to feed undernourished children so

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DANA CLUB

HEALTH AND FITNESS CLUB

from the Doha Exhibition Centre

SWISS BELHOTEL GYM AND POOL

continue.

They’re teaming the festivities with a launch of their 2013 110th

GRAND HYATT GYM, POOL AND BEACH

Davidson clothing range, due to take place at 8pm. Models being unveiled include the sporty 883 Roadster, the SuperLow, the hardcore Iron 883, and the classic 1200 Custom.

The party will carry on after 8.30pm courtesy of a live rock band, with refreshments being served.

OZONE GYM

of the most famous and iconic motorcycle brands in the world.

Don’t miss out!

PURE LEISURE AND WELLNESS CENTRE

BAY VIEW 26 WELLNESS CENTRE

VITALITY ZONE HEALTH CLUB

POOL, BEACH AND FITNESS FACILITIES

FITNESS CENTRE AND SWIMMING POOL

QATAR BOWLING CENTER

THE BAY CLUB

QATARSUB

DOHA SUB-AQUA CLUB

CRICKET QATAR CRICKET ASSOCIATION FITNESS FACILITIES AND CLASSES

LEISURE AND SPORTS FACILITIES

PEARL DIVERS

CYCLING

FISHING

QATAR CYCLING FEDERATION

TRIPS THROUGH SHERATON DOHA

THE DIPLOMATIC CLUB

SIGNATURE SHERATON FITNESS QATAR CHAIN REACTION

QATAR SEA ANGLING ASSOCIATION

BADMINTON QATAR BADMINTON ACADEMY

DARTS DOHA DARTS LEAGUE IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR BUSINESS INCLUDED IN OUR LISTINGS CONTACT THE EDITOR.

BOWLING STRIKE BOWLING

DIVING/SNORKELLING QATAR DIVERS

IF YOU NOTICE A MISTAKE HERE THEN DO TELL US ASAP!

GONDOLANIA BOWLING CENTER

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SPORTS

NIGHTS

EATS

SPORTS LISTINGS

LEISURE

FOOTBALL

QATAR HOCKEY ACADEMY

FALCON TAEKWONDO ACADEMY

EVOLUTION SOCCER QATAR KARATE

HORSERIDING AL KHOR RIDING CENTER

FLYING

AL SAMARIYA STABLES

AIKIDO

Qatar Aeronautical College

BODIES

AL SHAQAB RIDING ACADEMY

MOTORCYCLING DOHA QATAR CHAPTER HOG

FRISBEE DOHA ULTIMATE FRISBEE

QATAR RACING AND EQUESTRIAN CLUB RIDING SCHOOL

QATAR MOTOR FEDERATION

GOLF DOHA GOLF CLUB

KITESURFING FLO KITE SCHOOL

PARASAILING PARASAILING

HOCKEY

KITEBOARDING QATAR

DOHA HOCKEY CLUB

WANDERERS HOCKEY CLUB

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MARTIAL ARTS

PILATES

KOREA TAEKWONDO CENTRE

ASPIRE ACADEMY

AND

MOTORCYCLE

TENNIS KHALIFA TENNIS AND SQUASH COMPLEX

LEISURE AND SPORTS FACILITIES

HEARTS PUMPING...

Getting Kids Active

EATS

RUGBY

RUNNING DOHA BAY RUNNING CLUB SIGNATURE SHERATON FITNESS QATAR HASH HOUSE HARRIERS

NIGHTS

FITNESS FACILITIES AND CLASSES QTHLETICS

ELITE TENNIS ACADEMY

SAILING DOHA SAILING CLUB FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

TRAMPOLINING GYMNASTICS ACADEMY DOHA

SQUASH DUFFERS SQUASH LEAGUE

ALTHoUGH Qatar is often nearing the top of the world’s obesity league tables, numerous government bodies are dedicated to integrating sports into the country’s culture and promote itself as a sporting hub.

With this in mind, Qatar’s annual

SPORTS

REGATTA SAILING ACADEMY

VOLLEYBALL KHALIFA TENNIS AND SQUASH COMPLEX

3RD FILIPINO VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION

WAKEBOARDING/WATERSKIING LEISURE AND SPORTS FACILITIES SIGNATURE SHERATON FITNESS

YOGA FITNESS FACILITIES AND CLASSES

YAMA YOGA STUDIOS

Committee to kickstart kids’ engagement in any and all sporting activities. This year, they will be looking to include a number of new 2012 addition.

Committee Sports Affairs Director,

DANA CLUB FITNESS FACILITIES AND CLASSES DOHA DOLPHINS SIGNATURE SHERATON FITNESS

ENGLISH SWIM CLUB SIX SENSES SPA

H2O SWIM CLUB

in the social and sporting life of the participating schools as it promotes community spirit, a balanced healthy lifestyle and for this edition, emphasises the role that business plays in sports.”

This year’s theme is exploring Sports and Investment via the programme’s partner Enterprise Qatar, an authority that promotes and develops small and medium businesses.

ASPIRE ACADEMY

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PURE LEISURE AND WELLNESS CENTRE

SWIMMING

Qatar’s Youth”.

The programme involves more than 300 schools and 20,000 people. It’s a big collaborative effort between the Qatar olympic Committee, the Supreme Education Council, Qatar School Sport

LEISURE

LEISURE AND SPORTS FACILITIES

this month and runs until April 2013 with its new slogan “Schools

WORTH YOUR TIME

MATHAF - ARAB MUSEUM OF MODERN ART

SPORTS

NIGHTS

EATS

LEISURE LISTINGS

GALLERIES AND STUDIOS

ARAB POSTAL STAMPS MUSEUM

AL MARKHIYA GALLERY

FAISAL BIN QASSIM AL-THANI MUSEUM

BEACHES There are plenty of beaches to visit all over Qatar. Here we have listed a few of the best.

HILTON DOHA

LEISURE

SOUQ WAQIF ART CENTRE ST REGIS DOHA KATARA ARTS STUDIOS

KATARA ART CENTER

HERITAGE Qatar has around 200 forts, castles and heritage sites worth checking out.

Here we have listed a few. For more information visit qma.com.qa.

AL KOOT FORT

BODIES

VISUAL ART SECTION

QMA GALLERY AT KATARA

AL WAJBAH FORT Al Rayyan

INTERCONTINENTAL DOHA

FOUR SEASONS

DOHA MARRIOTT

FANAR: ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE

BARZAN TOWER

GRAND HYATT DOHA

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY AL KHOR TOWER AND MUSEUM

MUSEUMS

SHARQ VILLAGE AND SPA

AL WAKRAH MUSEUM

MUSEUM OF ISLAMIC ART (MIA)

SHERATON DOHA MARWAB FORT

MATHAF: ARAB MUSEUM OF MODERN ART

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AL ZUBARAH FORT

SEALINE BEACH RESORT

INCEPTION LANGUAGE CENTRE

KHOR AL DAID

STENDEN INSTITUTE

LITERATURE

EATS

OASIS HOTEL AND BEACH CLUB Ras Abu Abboud Road

QATAR NATIONAL LIBRARY

PHOTOGRAPHY

AL FARKIYA QATAR UNIVERSITY

QATAR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

AL WAKRA BEACH

MUSIC DOHA SINGERS

JAZZ

FILM

A New Exhibit

NIGHTS

KATARA BEACH

QMA will be hosting an exhibition by Chinese artist Yan

Doha Film Institute THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR MUSIC ASPIRE Ladies Cinema

QATAR PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

SPORTS

Cinema Land

makers and highlight the power of painting as a medium for recording historical events and Ming is most famous for his

GRAND CINECENTRE

DOHA COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA

The exhibition will be in the THE CINEMA PALACE

LEISURE

MALL CINEMA

THEATRE DOHA PLAYERS

KATARA AMPHITHEATRE

BODIES

QATAR NATIONAL THEATRE

LANGUAGES FANAR: QATAR ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE

Calling all Opera Buffs

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among 60 participating countries worldwide that have joined the

BERLITZ

QATAR EASTERN LANGUAGE CENTER

Live Series. This means that you, the audience, can experience fabulous operatic performances straight from the stage of the Met in New York.

Kickstarting on 13 october, Katara will present 11 operas for the Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore starring

Ambrogio Maestri who will also be part of Qatar’s Aida performance cast.

L’Elisir d’Amore (elixir of love) is a and her besotted Nemorino, ‘blustery elixir Dulcamara.

The other operas that will be shown include otello, La Clemenza di Tito, Troyens. Find out more on katara.net.

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WHERE TO GET A GOOD PAMPERING...

SPAS

JAULA SPA

DADOS SPA

NIGHTS

OZONE SPA

PURE SPA

SARAY SPA 0

SPORTS

Some of the Best Medicine

ANGSANA SPA

BLISS SPA

BODYLINES LEISURE AND FITNESS CLUB Words by Katy Gillett

LEISURE

IT is not unusual for a spa to immediately make you relax and ready to feel good about yourself.

BODIES

Hyatt Doha, once you walk through those doors and into the relaxation zone where you can lie on a sunbed by a pool and read your favourite magazine, it is as though you have stepped onto another planet entirely. on the day of my visit I was more than ready for some good

Coffee and Chocolate body scrub, which were performed by Indonesian spa therapist Ita. I have to admit the scrub sounded a little strange to me as the chocolate body lotion (don’t worry it is not just melted Dairy Milk) seals in the moisture and leaves you feeling silky smooth for days afterwards. To have truly great skin at all times, Ita says, you should have a body scrub like this at least once a month but preferably every two weeks if you afford the cost and time. allows the therapist to understand FACT QATAR OCTOBER

me and my body’s requirements.

Following this and the scrub, Ita noticed that I have had some skin problems since moving to Doha – a common problem here she tells me.

So, during the aromatherapy facial she used oils that would best suit me and my health concerns. It is this customised service that struck me This relaxing facial includes cleansing, massaging and oxygenating with oils and a green tea mask. If you feel stressed or out of sorts at all, then I highly recommend this treatment as it is designed to calm your nerves, as well as improve and ready your skin to protect itself from impurities. the treatment room feeling calmer than I had done in months. It was as though Ita had scrubbed and massaged all of my worries away and I was feeling much lighter for it, too.

I was then escorted back to where I started, the relaxation room, where favourite magazine (no prizes for guessing which one it is), a cup of green tea and some dried apricots and almonds.

All in all, it was just what the doctor ordered.

CHANTARA SPA DOHA

THE SPA

EFOREA

DIPLOMATIC CLUB SPA

SPA CHAKRA MIDDLE EAST

DOHA MARRIOT SPA

FOUR SEASONS SPA AND WELLNESS CENTRE

THE BAY CLUB

SIX SENSES SPA

PATRICE

BE BLOOM BEAUTY CENTRE AND SPA

MARIE CLAIRE

BIO-BIL HEALTH BEAUTY AND SPA

PINKIES

The October Package

EATS

REMEDE SPA

AFTER a long, hot summer and intense Eid break we know many of you could do with a solution for you… head to the

STUDIO 1

LADY SIAM MASSAGE

STYLO LADIES BEAUTY CENTER

LUCIE SAINT-CLAIR

NARA SALON Al Waab

throughout october they’re

There you can nurture your spirit with a soothing lemon and mint body polish, followed by a purifying mud wrap treatment with rose petals, to leave your skin renewed and revitalised. All this costs QR480.

Call 4419 6090 for more details.

SPORTS

BEAUTY SALONS

NIGHTS

HABIBS HAIR N BEAUTY SPA

Renaissance City Center Hotel’s Saray Spa where

THE BEAUTY CENTER

GLOW AMERICAN SALON

LEISURE

CAROLINE

DIVA LOUNGE

FRANCK PROVOST

BODIES

JACQUES DESSANGE

LA DUREE

PORTO SALON

YAHYA ZAKARIA

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