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DAY GUIDES For the loved-up couples and the singles
Dress to Impress Tips and tricks to make a great
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THE SMART MONTHLY GUIDE TO LIFE IN QATAR
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NOTEWORTHY CULTURE 22. Romantic Lowdown A round-up of the city’s best events for the lovers on this Valentine’s Day
26. Single and Proud Alternative ideas for the haters of the dreaded V Day
ART 30. Speaking to eL Seed - the
38. Stand Up Guys We tell you about the new action-comedy that’s
TECHNOLOGY 42. Photography 101 Take your skills to greater heights with this equipment
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46. Jeep Grand Cherokee Why Ali Driver had so much fun making waves in the dunes of Mesaieed
The Tour of Qatar The world’s best cyclists are speeding round the streets of Doha, raising awareness of a sport that is set to get a lot bigger here
FASHION 56. Annada Scarves
14 Comedy Nights
Nada Alawi talks about her designs and making it big in the GCC
The Laughter Factory is back in town with three great uK comedians ready to make you giggle
58. Dress to Impress The strongmen of WWe will battle it out in Doha to prove their might. We introduce you to the beef
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THE EDITOR
My favourite story this issue SALWA GRAFFiTi this month has to be my favourite – reasons for which are also outlined the current Doha concept or the
artist – I also love the images of his past works. Everyone should go and check out our article, his website and his other pieces from around the world immediately! p.30-35
It’s not just about romance… Katy Gillett Editor katy@factlive.com
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News from the FACT Penthouse We have yet another team member on Bahrain! Paula is now the boss of the
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Swapna Augustine is part of the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists organisation who will be in Doha this month for workshops and exhibitions under the event A Message of HOPE (see p.84).
Carnegie Mellon.
We led the convergence of information technology and biology.
Biological Sciences | Business Administration | Computational Biology | Computer Science | Information Systems
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Speeding to Cycling Success Internationally renowned cyclists are racing around the country for the 12th Tour of Qatar and soon enough they will compete for a World Cup here too.
For the past eleven years,
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH
“It is a fact that once you take raw vegetables and cook it you are depleting its natural value.” Founder of Raw ME, Layla Al-Dorani talking to Doha News about a growing interest in the raw food movement in Qatar.
[ THE SCHEDULE ]
DATE
STARTS / FINISHES AT...
3RD
12:25 -Katara Barzan Tower
4TH
14:45 - Al Rafaa Street
5TH
12:30 - Al Wakra
6TH
16:00 - Dukhan Beach
15:55 - Al Rafaa Street
16:00 - Masaeed 12:00 - Camel Race Track 16:00 - Al Khor Corniche
7TH
12:10 - Al Zubara
8TH
13:10 - Sealine Beach Resort
16:00 - Madinat Al Shamal
16:00 - Doha Corniche
DISTANCE
145 km 14 km 143 km 160 km 154 km 1,165 km
GO: Find out more at www.qatarcf.com
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LOVE IT !
THE SCOPE
Footballers in Pyjamas
“External Use Only” alcohol-based perfumes, according to local media reports. Apparently, “in the interest of public health” and to curb the misuse of smellies as intoxicants, sellers will soon have
Many a Doha resident has been waiting with
to show the ethanol content does not go above 90 per cent and the amount of methanol stays
CAN’T BELIEVE IT
SO OBVIOUS!
We were all excited last month when UK football team, Manchester United, came to Doha for a four-day training session. What really put a smile on our faces, however, were photographs published in various English dailies of
home store, IKEA, at Doha Festival City, but the word about town is that it has been postponed yet again. Rumour has it that the building is still awaiting Civil Defence clearance, but while the
include a warning, in Arabic and English, that the product is for “external use only”. Well… We
HATE IT!
Hopeless Romantic or Downright Cynic? I am going to start Roger was buying an expensive bracelet
Roger thought for a moment, grinned, then
last year may remember that I am not a fan of this dreaded day. Perhaps it was because I was dumped via text message aged 16 on it, or perhaps it is due to the fact that the world has a distorted shared opinion that this is the ONE day you HAVE to love your other half. myself and proceeded to fall asleep very quickly afterwards. Despite the fact that my other half had been pre-warned, I am sure
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as a surprise and a kiss when I am least expecting it. women are either left feeling overwhelmed, unappreciated or downright disappointed when the 14th is over. branded celebration, empty handed or smothered in roses, I will continue to complain. Safe to say, it may be some shawarmas and a cheeky drink or two this year while watching and secretly pretending to not swoon over Ryan
THE DOHA MINUTE
“People I meet here are more grounded and We caught up with mover and shaker to see how Doha has been treating him.
After being in South Africa for one year, Dubai for seven years, Singapore for three years and the UK for ten years, I arrived in Qatar in November 2011 and was hired to manage Mango Tree restaurant to start with, and now ChiZen. I always liked being in a place where changes are taking place like Dubai before. Maybe Qatar is not as cosmopolitan and quite fun like Dubai, but it is real. People I meet here are more a real life encountering real people. It might not be as trendy as other places but at least you can save money. I love exploring new places and going for a long drive in the countryside. which you do not see in Qatar. Also, when it comes to shopping, options in Qatar are very limited, especially in the malls. Plus, driving in Qatar is awful. When you get behind the wheel you have to get ready for road rage as some drivers are so aggressive. Others are like Sunday drivers. Sometimes, I wonder how they passed their driving tests. When I want to recharge, I go to the beach. I also like exercising and visiting new restaurants. When I really feel in the mood, I just put on my dancing shoes and go clubbing. Tell us something about yourself that not many people know.
I love cars and I love racing; it gives me great adrenaline.
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Getting Out and About .
FACT ROUNDS UP A FEW OF THE EVENTS WE CAN ALL LOOK FORWARD TO THIS MONTH. FIND MORE THROUGHOUT THE REST OF THE MAG!
THIS MONTH IN QATAR
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FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND MONDAY
IPANEMA RIO CARNAVALE The fun of Rio Carnavale will come to life at Ipanema in the West End at Renaissance Doha City Center Hotel. salsa and samba, along with special prices. Prices are from QR290 with soft drinks, QR325 with festive drinks and the Friday brunch from QR250. [Call 4419 6100]
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THURSDAY
FERRY CORSTEN LIVE beachside event of 2013. The man who changed the dance music genre will be at the InterContinental Doha Beachside
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residents Jared McCulloch, Jade Rox, Steve Kz and XWolf. [Call 4484 4919]
WEDNESDAY
MOVERS AND SHAKERS Draw up a stool at the Jazz Club for a shooters night. Witness exciting
Di Capri at La Cigale puts on an exceptional Italian experience amid the authentic performance of a talented musician singing cooking A Go-Go pasta at QR85 or a threecourse set menu at QR190, each with one house beverage or soft drink. [Call 4428 8698]
and then take your pick of their concoctions while sitting back and
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[Call 4402 3333] STARTS ON SUNDAY
BELGIAN CAFÉ SPECIAL OFFER Try out oysters and a variety of other seafood dishes from a special menu of the month. The normal a la carte menu is also on offer. [Call 4484 4444]
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THE RED BALL THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
END OF CARNIVAL Dance to the rhythm of the Copacabana with a live band taking you through the last days of the Carnavale at Misturado Lounge Bar in Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park. [Call 4408 7777]
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THURSDAY
TABOO AND DAVID VENDETTA at Rocca, Grand Hyatt Doha opens at 8pm with DJs Santiago Vittorelli and Carl Roberts on the decks, and percussionist Patrick and saxophonist Henry performing live throughout the night. Everyone dressed in red will get a free cocktail. [Call 4448 1272]
The second beach party by the Global DJs clan will feature Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas and French DJ and house producer, David Vendetta. As usual, it will take place at the InterContinental Doha Global DJs residents. [Call 4484 4919]
Let us craft each occasion in your honor. Let us find a translator fluent in both Arabic and your business. Let us show your guests genuine Arabian hospitality. Let us remind you that true success is always by design.
Bring The Ritz-Carlton lavish culinary experience and flawless service even outside the hotel. For more information, call The Ritz-Carlton, Doha at +974-4484-8000 or visit us at www.ritzcarlton.com/doha.
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NOTEWORTHY
PLUS
LeT’S GeT RAW Following their successful Middle Eastern debut event last year, the WWE RAW superstars are back in Doha on the 21st and 22nd for the world tour.
CM PUNK “It’s not surprising that CM Punk cites the radical ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper as a childhood the embodiment of the antiigniting verbal ‘pipe bombs’ is rivaled only by ‘Hot Rod’ himself.”
MARK HENRY
KANE “If it seems improbable for
Show – all of whom have been scraped from his boots at some point in his career. the steady concentration of an
tall and weighing in at Devil’s Favourite Demon is a monstrous abomination that seems to have been extracted directly from your childhood nightmares.”
Weight: 218 pounds
Strongest Man – it’s the fact that he’s just getting started.”
Height: 7 feet
Height: 6 feet 4 inches
Signature Move: Chokeslam
Weight: 412 pounds
Career Highlights WWE Tag Team Champion
Anaconda Vise Career Highlights WWE Champion
World Tag Team Champion Intercontinental Champion Money in the Bank Ladder Match Winner
chain-wielding ‘Doctor of biggest star in WWE”.
Height: 6 feet 1 inches
Weight: 323 pounds
Weight: 251 pounds From: West Newbury, Massachusetts Signature Move
WWE Champion
Career Highlights WWE Champion
World Heavyweight Champion
World Heavyweight Champion
Career Highlights World Heavyweight Champion
ECW Champion
US Champion
Intercontinental Champion
World Tag Team Champion
ECW Champion
World Tag Team Champion
WWE Tag Team Champion
European Champion
WCW Tag Team Champion
2008 Royal Rumble Match winner
From: Silsbee, Texas Signature Move
World Heavyweight Champion ECW Champion
“When he debuted on was just a beefy guy in purple trunks. Within a year of his
thing about Mark Henry isn’t
Signature Move: GTS (Go To Sleep)
JOHN CENA
neither can superstars such
Height: 6 feet 2 inches From: Chicago, Illinois
RYB BRYA ACK, DANIE N, RE Y MYS L DOL TE R-TRU PH ZIGGLE RIO, R, TH, AND M ZACK RUD ER ANY M ORE
Hardcore Champion
2012 Money in the Bank Ladder Match winner for a WWE Championship Contract
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The Spain v Uruguay Friendly European world football champions Spain, and the current South American chiefs, Uruguay, will compete at Khalifa International Stadium on the 6th at 9pm. President of the Qatar Football Association, HE Sheikh Hamad, said coming as a dramatic prelude to the Confederations Cup Brazil 2013. At the event, a pre-match festive fan zone will host games and live entertainment that celebrates the best of Spanish, Uruguayan and Qatari culture.
W Nights Out evenings at W Doha this month so get your party shoes on.
GO: Buy tickets online at www.qfa.com.qa
At Crystal, the Big Friday Night when it will be vs DJ Greg. On the 7th and 21st Crystal presents house and electro DJ Stephane Karl from St Tropez and heading in from Dubai to spin with a twist. DJ Dimix will bust out an urban night on the 12th and on the 26th DJ RNB spinner, heads into town.Upstairs,
in Wahm, its famous White Party is on the 6th when you can tap your feet to the groovy tunes of DJ Adrien Callier from Zuma, Dubai. And on the next night, Stephane Pompougnac, DJ and producer of Hotel Costes, will entertain the crowds. The 15th brings Buddha Bar Night with DJ Ravin, while DJ the 20th to present his eclectic style of cross-mixing electronic dance music. GO: Call 4453 5000
Two philharmonic Concerts The Philharmonic is in full swing this concert Qatar Philharmonic Choral Festival and the Complete Beethoven
Jazzy Happenings
the 3rd with the world premiere of
at Lincoln Center is Lebanese music composer, oud master with Cuban-born pianist and composer Omar Sosa (nominated for six Grammys!) from the 4th until the 16th. Then, from the 19th until March 9th, the Andy Farber Quintet is coming to town. Andy Farber is an award-
as the MDR Radio Choir of Leipzig
Festival and starts the Beethoven
and saxophonist, and has arranged for artists such as Wynton Marsalis and Ray Charles. Not one to miss!
considered by many to be the most outstanding young American conductor of his generation, will conduct. Other concerts include Seventh Symphonies (12th), Eroica (17th) and Fifth (22nd).
GO: Call 4446 0105
GO: For more visit www.qatarphilharmonicorchestra.org
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Comedy nights A high calibre of comedians head down to the Radisson Blu each month for their famous Laughter Factory event, and February is no exception. We found out more about the stand-ups who will be making us snigger this month‌
MANDY KNIGHT
How would you describe your style of
How do you feel about coming to
What has been the highlight of your
ANDRE VINCENT The Guardian
The Times
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Matt Welcome
Andre Vincent
Mandy Knight
What is the most unusual situation How did you feel when your place of
MATT WELCOME How do you feel about coming to
Who is the greatest comic genius of
this show! GO: The Laughter Factory is on 11th and 12th of this month at Shehrazad in Radisson Blu Hotel. Show starts at 8pm and tickets are available at the hotel. Call 4428 1673 FACT QATAR FebRuARy
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TRADITIONAL WINTER DRINK Warm yourself with Kunafa Albisana’s
Available in February 2013.
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CULTURE.
GETTING UNDER THIS MONTH
For the lovers and the haters guides for the taken and the untaken among us
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CULTURE
Relax by the pool at Liquidity
DAY
Celebrate in style at The Lounge
Go Far Eastern at Nusantao: Sea Kitchens
CUDDLES AT CROWNE PLAZA
importance of being a hopeless romantic Those lucky loved-up ones will be spoilt for choice
Call 4408 7777
ENCHANTMENT AT FOUR SEASONS
out all the stops. Here we bring you a guide of the events that will let you show your beloved you care.
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CULTURE
Di Capri is a romantic choice
Call 4484 8000
SWOON AT KEMPINSKI RESIDENCES & SUITES
a la carte menu
Call 4405 3325
. call 4428 8665.
AMOUR AT ORYX ROTANA Call 4494 8888 at La Mer
ROMANTICA AT RITZ-CARLTON
a la carte
Take Me There! Call 4402 3333
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SHARING IS CARING AT CUCINA
Try the Love Menu at The Cellar
Call 4419 6100
LOVE AT SHARQ VILLAGE AND SPA
Indulge together at Parisa
Call 4425 6666
ROMANCE AT ST. REGIS
My funny valentine
Enjoy six courses at Astor Grill
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at Spice Market
CULTURE
CHARMING AT INTERCONTINENTAL THE CITY
Be carnivorous at Prime
Listen to Cuban
Call 4015 8888
CARE AT INTERCONTINENTAL DOHA
Call 4446 0105
INTIMACY AT HILTON
Call 4423 3333
ATTRACTION AT W DOHA
From Crystal with Love
Call 4453 5353
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ANTI 1
The Anti Valentine’s Guide
DAY SAFETY IN NUMBERS
Some ground rules:
then here are a few suggestions for doing it your own way…
BUDDY UP
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3
4
1.Ted could
4. Get together
quite possibly be
with your best
the best comedy
gal pal or guy
to watch
mate and chill
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5. Party enmasse have time for an
GO IT ALONE
unromantic karak
a No Couples
for singles to 3. Escape. Be free
mingle and enjoy
of the romance.
ESCAPE IT COMPLETELY!
Get out of the city and go camping or bash some
carte blanche
Top Tips:
dunes perhaps
AN ALTERNATIVE FOR COUPLES
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ARTS.
KEEPING EARS AND MINDS IN SHAPE
THiS MONTH yOu MuST...
IMAGE COURTESY OF EL SEED
SALWA GRAFFITI We interview this about his urban art READ
A SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR LIFE beAR GRyLLS
An entertaining and fascinating bunch of tips and tricks for surviving in the wilderness. You read in case the apocalypse comes! WATCH
LISTEN
STAND UP GUYS
UNO
ACTiON-COMeDy
Al Pacino, Christopher Walken and Alan Arkin in one movie
GReeN DAy
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Salwa Graffiti has been commissioned to give the four underground tunnels of Salwa Road infamous art form should be more appreciated.
IMAGES BY OUAHID BERREHOUMA FROM THE EL SEED TEAM
You say you change your message depending on the project. What is the message you are trying to
What do you hope this new project on Salwa Road
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on in the international media in the past couple of years. How do you
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in the Arab World compare to those
“it can be something beautiful and contribute to society� el Seed
ARTS IMAGES BY OUAHID BERREHOUMA FROM THE EL SEED TEAM
The images show the process of
creation at Salwa Road seen opposite He has a team of young
What has been your greatest
assistants from around Qatar working with him
Where does your love of
and learning
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What has been your favourite project you have worked on so far
“Respect our elders” in Montreal
What advice would you offer in Frankfurt
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ARTS
IMAGES COURTESY OF EL SEED
“Back to my Roots” in Montreal
“The sun rose behind the centuries” in Assabah
in Gabes
IMAGE BY KAFI FILMS/DAFOXINDABOX
The minaret
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NEW ALBUMS, ARTISTS, AND AUDIOPHONICS
CHOiCe TuNeS
When you look at long-lasting bands like Green Day, as with the Chili peppers, No Doubt, and the like, it becomes apparent that it is their ability to both satisfy die-hard fans while still re-inventing their sound to keep their material fresh and non-repetitive, and uno is a prime example of that. Whereas their breakout album, Dookie, maintained its punk style throughout, uno presents a much more varied offering, with a dance track with the ironic title of ‘Kill the DJ’, and a grandiose ballad with Celtic
Dookie maintained its punk style throughout, Uno presents a much more varied offering
PUNK ROCK
UNO by GReeN DAy
In association with Virgin Megastore around
THiS is the ninth studio album from Green Day (a band that has been going for a quarter of a century released this year that’s called, in its entirety, uno, Dos, and Tres.
elsewhere in the album, we have the raucous, in-your-face punk effrontery that we’ve come to expect from the trio, with ‘Troublemaker’ living up to its namesake in a no-holds-barred wave of crashing guitar riffs. Then there’s ‘Loss of Control’, once again hinting at the undertones of anger and violence that will be found in the lyrics. it’s a fantastic offering from a band that’s ever-evolving.
Brit Rock
Dance/House
Southern Rock
THE 2ND LAW
UNTIL NOW
LAST OF A
by MuSe
by SWeDiSH HOuSe MAFiA
by LyNyRD SKyNyRD
established themselves a place in the upper stratosphere of british rock superstardom, not least because of the track from this album, ‘Survival’, that interestingly, this is the track that we liked least out of the whole album. it only gets better from there... For example, ‘Madness’ is an outrageously sultry stomping ballad that would be equally at home in a stadium or a nightclub. ‘isolated incident’ is a beautiful track with a haunting piano melody over a relentless electro beat that’ll draw you in and spin you away. The whole album drips with songwriting talent from beginning to end, and is the work of a band who’s not afraid to experiment. 36
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iN what could be the last album from this DJ trio after they announced their breakup recently, all the signs point to the guys making every effort to make this a swansong album. it’s a relentless journey of ‘hands-in-the-air’ moments that can actually get a bit tiring at times. We’re all for those song peaks, but there’s something to be said for the build-up too, but simply going from epic moment to epic moment detracts from the overall effect. Having said that, this is an uplifting album, but it has its place, and that Look out for the remixes of Florence & the Machine and Coldplay, with ‘Raise your Head’ and ‘The island’, respectively.
iT’S hard to quantify an album like this. The best way, perhaps, is not to compare it to the band’s albums of the 70s, and instead simply look at it as a stand-alone offering paying tribute to that golden era of rock n roll. True, the magic of tracks like ‘Freebird’ isn’t there, but that was the magic of not just a band, but an era, and couldn’t be recreated in this day and age. However, the eponymous track ‘Last of a Dyin’ breed’ is an excellent attempt raw, full of attitude, with excellent steel guitar riffs and a hard and fast beat epitomising that bygone era of rock n roll. ‘One Day at a Time’ is a slower offering, but with no less attitude. A tribute, but a fantastic one nonetheless!
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CHOiCe WORDS
In association with Virgin Megastore around
Non-Fiction
A SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR LIFE by beAR GRyLLS
read this on the loo than during a lifethreatening water crossing
Following on from his last success , bear Grylls once again gives us the ultimate survival guide packed full of goodies all designed to teach us the valuable lessons he has picked up along the way. Having travelled the world with the SAS and alone, bear shares with us the hard-earned lessons he has learnt from some of the harshest environments on earth. packed full of advice on how to keep going when all the odds are stacked against you, how to inspire a team to follow you through danger and what skills are essential to help you achieve your maximum potential, this book has it all, even if you have no desire to follow suit.
Like any survival guide, this book wouldn’t make the top 10 when deciding what to pack on your next adventure. you’re more likely to read this on the loo than during a lifethreatening water crossing. Saying this, however, bear has been through it all. Critics retain their qualms on the originality of his television programme, yet over the past few years, this explorer slash hard-ass is probably the man you would want to turn to if faced with a tricky situation. and so many stories leaving you aching for unachievable excitement, this is certainly a good read. the edge of our seats (like his show)!
Crime Fiction
Autobiography
Non-Fiction
THE UNCOMMON APPEAL OF CLOUDS
COMING TO MY SENSES
THE HONEST TRUTH ABOUT DISHONESTY
by ALySSA HARAD
by ALexANDeR MCCALL SMiTH
iSAbeL Dalhousie is a mother, wife, employer and editor. All too aware that humans should be responsible, she is faced with a new puzzle to solve. After an exquisite painting goes missing from the collection of Duncan Munrowe, a wealthy, old-fashioned philanthropist and fatherof-two, isabel enters into negotiations yet with her sharp eye and philisophical mindset, isabel is the perfect detective. The ninth installment in the author’s series, this latest offering is somewhat of a improvement. Although the plot is slim and arguably forgettable, the action is cleverly interspersed with the protagonist’s musings on various subjects, often compellling the reader to reassess their own actions.
by DAN ARieLy
AGeD 36, earnest, bookish and terminally shopping averse, Alyssa Harad thinks she knows herself. One day, having stumbled on a perfume review blog, she is surprised at her seduction by such a girly extravagance which ultimately leads her to become obsessed with the seductive underworld of scent and the brilliantly quirky people she meets there.
DAN Ariely delves into the world of cheating, deception and willpower with this thorougly researched and insightful number. After years of exploring the essay mills which supply students with research papers, Ariely’s 12-page papers set out to ask why and when cheating occurs, whether it is useful and how it can
Once described as a ‘serious, birkenstock-wearing feminist, Alyssa’s memoir is charming to say the least. As her passion grows, the transformation of the author silmultaneously blossoms, where her once cemented opinions change and she retains a new lease of life to reaqauint herself with her feminine side through perfume.
Dan is a professor of psychology and behavioural economics, so should really know what he’s talking about. He masterfully intertwines a disarming personal touch into his writing, however, the bottom line is that the book is about the downside of cheating and lying. He believes most people mean to be honest yet his solutions are somewhat weak.
paradoxical nature of dishonesty.
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TOP FILMS SHOWING THIS MONTH IN QATAR
ON SCReeN
that is how old they looked on the playback.... whatever happened to
Stand Up Guys D: FISHER STEVENS C: AL PACINO, ALAN ARKIN CHRISTOPHER WALKEN
Val (Al Pacino) is released from prison after serving 28 years for refusing to give up a close criminal associate. His best mate Doc (Walken) is there to pick him up with another pal Hirsch (Arkin). WIth a bond as strong as ever, one of the friends has been put in an impossible quandry by a former mob boss and
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actually breaks the mold of the usual movies that appear in this genre... after all, it stars not one, not two, but three former Academy Award winners: Al Pacino (The Godfather, Scarface), Christopher Walken (Catch Me If You Can, Pulp Fiction) and Alan Arkin ( ). Good old Al is back on top form, despite his character struggling for over two decades in prison for being a former small-time crook. Supported by best bud Doc, who seems to
be stuck between a rock and a hard place, the pair are complete with their third amigo, the now-retired Hirsch. for mayhem is still very much alive and effort to compensate for the decades of crime, drugs and sex they have all missed. Although limited in the potential for the Oscar-qualifying run, added songs
blockbuster.
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Side Effects D: STEVEN SODERBURGH C: ROONEY MARA, CHANNING TATUM, JUDE LAW
Focusing on a successful New York couple (Rooney Mara and Channing how their world is turned upside down psychiatrist (Jude Law) - intended to treat anxiety - has unexpected and lifeshattering side effects, while she awaits
Steven Soderburgh has reteamed with his Contagion screenwriter Scott Z. Burns to create this psychological thriller. For one, we love seeing Rooney Mara in a new flick following her startling performance in A Girl With A Dragon Tattoo. Tatum has also moved away from his lovey-dovey side from the likes of The Vow and left his lets-stripand-dance character behind (Magic )... thank god! With the support from Jude Law and Catherine Zeta-Jones we are still making up our minds about this one.
regretted those wild
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Bullet to the Head, based upon the French graphic novel Du Plomb Dans La Tete, sees a hitman (Sylvester Stallone) teaming up with a young Washington DC detective (Sung Kang) in a high-stakes investigation that leads from the dingy back alleys all the way to the power corridors of New Orleans. The unlikely duo, brought together by two murders, take out all who stand in their way (of
the wind wouldnt change
exact revenge.
A Good Day To Die Hard Snitch is the story of a father who goes undercover for the DEA in order to free his teenage son who has been wrongly accused of a drug distribution crime and is looking at a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 10 years. Risking his family and his own life, The Rock, once the place apart. He is, after all, a human giant obsessed with protein shakes... so
D: JOHN MOORE C: BRUCE WILLIS, JAI COURTNEY, MARY ELIZABETH WINSTEAD
NYC cop John McClane (Willis) travels to Russia to help out his seemingly wayward son, Jack (Courtney), only to discover that Jack is a CIA operative working to prevent a nuclearweapons heist, causing the father and son to team up against the underworld forces.
another Die Hard. Yes sorry folks, but then no one is forcing you to go and see Expect, yet again, machine guns, whizbang explosions and Bruce Willis pulling out a few quality one-liners... not that we It could, however, be a return to form but
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TECHNOLOGY.
KEEPING THE PEOPLE OF QATAR STATE-OF-THE-ART
THE PHOTO LAB The best photography equipment that is available in the country.
ALI DRIVER
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE We CAN HANDLe iT!
in the desert while driving this baby. He says it is perfect as an SUV and an every day car. LAB TEST
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Nikon D4 AVAiLAbLe: SALAM STOReS (pRiCe: QR25,990)
THE Nikon D4 is a pro-grade 16MP SLR camera that works well for any type of photography, but is especially good for sports and action photography. It allows the photographer to get in, take pictures and get out with the absolute minimum of fuss over settings and so on. It takes fantastic pictures at a blistering ten frames per second, and has both an excellent autofocus system and automatic ISO selector still take great pictures as it gets darker.
Canon Pixma Pro-1 AVAiLAbLe: SALAM STOReS (pRiCe: QR4,200)
The Canon Pixma Pro-1 is a printer with a difference – while it
in super-high quality on various forms of paper from A4 to A3 and graphic designers in mind. While the output is a little slower than normal printers because of printing your portfolio for a presentation or exhibition – the quality will more than make up for it! However, as one of the most expensive printers of this kind on why the list of features it boasts is also impressive. 42
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IMac 27” AVAiLAbLe: iSpACe (QR7,799)
brilliant display to see your snaps in as high a quality as power to work on lots of high-resolution images. And you have lots of room to display images in detail and edit them. Enter the iMac 27-inch. Featuring a new ultra-slim allneeded. It also boasts a stunning widescreen display,
chips combined into one), 8GB RAM (expandable up to a whopping 32GB) and 1TB of storage.
SanDisk Extreme Pro 64GB
Fomex HD 600 AVAiLAbLe: yAQuby STORe, by ORDeR (pRiCe: QR2,240)
AVAiLAbLe: SALAM STOReS (pRiCe: QR1,100)
with a range of other industry-standard stands and mounts. serious storage space to hold them all, one of the best on the market in Qatar. You can capture and save high-quality images and video at industry-leading speeds, and it can upload that data to your PC at a very rapid pace. With a maximum read speed of 95MB/s, with write speeds
These 600W monolights have a unique feature – thanks to the 1000w modelling light, you can
For ease of use, portability and durability, the with the Fomex HD600.
transfer, thereby drastically speeding up
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LAB TEST
NOKIA LUMIA 920
VERY IMPRESSED “Smooth, sleek and simple design with great viewing angles.”
PLEASED “This Fatboy charging pad is a really nice accessory for the Lumia - simply place the phone on it to charge!”
INDIFFERENT “App creators need to up their game to make sure this device is a success.”
AVAiLAbLe: ViRGiN MeGASTORe (pRiCe QR 2,499)
SINCE MICROSOFT and its manufacturing partners introduced Windows Phone 7, they have tried in vain to introduce a legitimate competitor to the Apple iPhone. They have also failed to unseat an army of Android devices, where translate to commercial or critical success. However, the Nokia Lumia 920 (Windows Phone 8) is now proving itself to be a worthy competitor to iOS and Android. With an eye-catching design and distinguishing features, the new software is faster and more robust than its predecessor, yet will this secure this First the key features: Measuring 5.13in x 2.79in x 0.42in and available in a number
getting around the fact this phone carries extra pounds compared to the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy SIII. To really push the attractiveness of this phone, the Lumia 920 has a 4.5-inch screen with PureMotion HD+, ClearBlack, Sunlight Readability Enhancement and Corning Gorilla Glass 2.0 – in English, this means bright colours, deep blacks, smooth animation and videos, glare combat, a sturdy screen and a touch panel with increased sensitivity. As for the software, the 1.5 GHz dualcore processor and 1GB of RAM make
slick movements possible, but with the Windows Phone 8, although things snap at a reasonable pace, there is a delay when loading apps. A plus is the from stronger noise cancellation when outdoors. It also offers one of the best Skype integrations available on any mobile device. Everyone knows that Windows Phone 8 lack of apps problem. Microsoft recently announced that the Windows Phone Store has crossed the 125,000 apps mark but this does not take away from the simple fact that there is no Instagram (even with the 1.2 megapixel camera), no Spotify and no Dropbox (although there are alternatives). Three words: Save your cash. PROS
gloss red or yellow), the slightly curved back of the 920 protrudes far enough to make it a relatively thick whilst also hefty phone by topping the scale at roughly
. Lightweight with a great design . Durable and reliable
CONS . Limited number
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IPHONE 5 AVAiLAbLe: ViRGiN MeGASTORe (pRiCe QR 3,049)
FEW PHONES have caused as much of a stir with their release than the iPhone 5. So, when we were offered the phone chance to see if it lived up to the hype. Initial design feels much more compact than the 4 and 4S, despite the fact that the phone is slightly longer. The width is almost the same, but the iPhone 5 is much lighter than the 4S, while still feeling solid and well-built. The screen, however, is bigger, thanks partly to the phone being longer, but also because it pushes out closer to the edges of the phone, making it seem much bigger than before. The iPhone 5 boasts a 4-inch inch screen. When considering the much larger screens of phones like the Samsung Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2, some might compare the iPhone unfavourably, but Apple
messages and wait for you to speak, after which it will send it for you. You can also ring people, get directions, and so on. straight into the Maps app and poinpointed my location exactly. However, it should may have trouble understanding your commands, though it is programmed to learn your accent, so that this problem diminishes with time. Overall, we were very impressed with the iPhone 5.
PROS . Lighter than before .
CONS . Issues with maps app accents
PLEASED “The screen is bigger, and yet the phone is lighter than the 4S, making it feel very manageable in your hand.”
make the iPhone sit in one hand and be easy to use.
INDIFFERENT to was divided between loving the big screens on the Galaxy S3 and the colossal screen on the Note 2, and those loving the more compact and manageable design of the iPhone. One of the most controversial issues with the iPhone 5 once it hit the market was the maps software. While it does look snazzier than Google Maps, and has a nice 3D mode, there were a lot of issues with the navigation software, though Apple do claim
is fantastic voice recognition software that allows you to give commands to the iPhone without having to manually input them yourself. For example, you can order
“The maps app has faced some problems, but it seemed ok when we tried it.”
PLEASED “Siri worked very well at understanding commands, as long as the person talking had an English accent!”
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ALI DRIVER SAYS THAT
“Once again, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited has thoroughly impressed me!” Our Mystery Motoring Expert, Ali Driver, is a die-hard fan of the Jeep Grand Cherokee…
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On The Streets…
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“It works as both an SUV and an everyday drive, which is exactly what it needs to do”
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ALI DRIVER SAYS THAT
“The GranTurismo Sport is the epitome of Italian style, Our Mystery Motoring Expert, Ali Driver, fell in love with the Maserati
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This is a car that will make you hate Bahrain for not having hundreds of miles of twisting mountain roads to navigate.
1. He lives in Qatar and says he grew up on the streets of 2. He says his car
3. He drives cars ever tell him). 4. He claims to be able to change a regular car tyre in
on his wall.
helps him.
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FIGHTING THE BATTLE AGAINST BAD TASTE IN QATAR
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Merging with Fashion Nada Alawi, a local GCC designer and the face behind Zara de Haldevang about her designs and the stories behind the scarves she creates.
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on a journey through colour, beauty, strength, softness and luxury.”
“The scarves each have their own story, whether it is inspirational, romantic or the appreciation of women
GO: Annada is available in Qatar from 51 East. Log onto www.annadaonline.com for more information.
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to dress is a tangible representation of your feelings and of your expectations for the evening. Although most of the thought process is made subconsciously, it is helpful to keep some things in mind so as not to send the wrong signals to your date. In this issue we’ve selected our ideal Valentines Day looks. Whether your plans involve dinner reservations, an intimate night in, a romantic surprise, or drinks with the girls – we’ve got you covered on the sartorial front. Follow our styling tips and consider that second date in the bag!
The princess dress of our dreams, this pinktextured crepe dress by Lanvin will make sure
This Valentines treat your feet to this pretty bouquet by Jimmy Choo.
Osman & DVF For a more unorthodox approach try loving this look by Osman - its execution is pure perfection. To recreate a similar look, combine these trousers by DVF with a silk tank and slim heeled sandals.
With its neutral colouring and undemanding design, this leather clutch exudes sophistication.
Hues of pink, red, white and black make up our primary colour story. Accessorise with
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“One is never over-dressed or underdressed Karl Lagerfeld
wrong with an LBD. A tried and true
hard-edged ferocity that shows you know what you want.
A tunic in a deep jewel tone like this one by French couturière the simplest things can be the most dramatic. Its easy silhouette makes for a no-nonsense look intoxicating.
more than this 18-karat rose gold eternity ring. Time to start dropping hints now!
cady dress is the picture of Parisian chic, best kept simple styled with bare legs and block heels. The red lace dress is a true Valentines classic ideal for the her femininity. To elongate your legs team it with a pump in a nude tone. For an edgier take try a black lace dress.
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A lot of the weight on Valentine’s Day falls on the man, which can be daunting as expectations are high. To help alleviate some of that pressure we’ve found a diverse selection of styles varying from dapper to weekend casual. Phillip Lim seamless with a hard edge and laidback attitude. A largely monochrome collection, Spring/Summer 2013 saw a more aloof sensibility to the Phillip Lim man, inspired by Japanese martial arts
Lacoste bring us a pair of trainers in a clinical white, the pale colour pallet that season.
You had us at couture. with
to toe this look does nothing if not impress, making it ideal for a no-expense-spared evening of extravagance. If looking good is as
Choosing the right tie can be a nightmare, demolish any unnecessary stress by opting for this suitably selected burgundy tie by Burton. Red is the colour of love after all!
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This season Burberry comes embracing a pop style makeover whilst staying true to their signature military inspired tailoring.
It hardly seems romantic but this lapel pin, by aptly named menswear accessory label Vanities, will insert a rebellious note to the somewhat tedious uniform that comes with the holiday.
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Burton is the ideal stop for those in the market for a stylish yet reasonably priced
A big story for Spring/Summer 2013 is head-to-toe white seen here executed with
a few loud accessories embraces a fun contemporary twist.
comes with a pure monochrome look, whilst developing a fondness for exaggerated collars.
UNFUSSY STYLISH Simplicity can be the hardest thing to master, though it has been known to have the best results. H&M shows us how to pair unfussy separates in a coordinating tone creating a quiet look that revels in its seamless serenity.
Hey there sunshine! plans include a day out in the sun, shield your eyes in style with these cool wayfarer ombre shades by Burton. Twin this stylish pair of derby shoes by Pull & Bear with a pair of chinos and a sweater in a contrasting colour, for a preppy
COMFY CASUAL Diversify your off duty-wardrobe with this powder blue sweat that once in your possession will spend little time many other staples at New Look.
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“The grilled lobster with miso butter, really stole the show, and it was perhaps the easiest dish to cook!
Grilled Lobster Thai Slaw
Hamachi Sashimi
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Red Lobster
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C-RING ROAD (SUHAIM BIN HAMAD ST.) (4444 1066) PRICE: 100-150 PER PERSON
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1 NY strip & lobster tail
QR130
1 Lobster & shrimp pasta
QR45
1 Choc Lava Cookie
QR24
1 Apple crumble
QR24
2 Soft drinks
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valet service access set within the
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entrance through a long corridor in slate stone and, alongside the 120 seats terrace. The restaurant also offers a Ling-Ling Lounge for smaller intimate gatherings and occasions. Hakkasan Doha will open its doors to the public every evening from 6pm till 2am and from 12pm till 3.30pm for a special Dim Sum Lunch every Friday.
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and grilled Chilean seabass with Chinese honey, but will also have a number of specially designed dishes, such as stir-
fried duck with wing bean and Shanghai fried lamb tenderloin. The menu is impressive and the décor is
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A new Michelin-starred dining concept has landed on our doorsteps as St. Regis opens Hakkasan, a London-born modern Cantonese restaurant. This is the third branch to open in GCC with restaurants also in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, UAE. Head Chef Lai Min Wei, formerly of Hakkasan Dubai, has overseen the creation and preparation of the menu. Hakkasan Doha will serve signature dishes found across its restaurants including Peking duck with caviar,
On the roof of Arumaila Boutique Hotel in Souq Waqif a new relaxed and eclectic dining option has opened. Al Matbakh, meaning the kitchen in Arabic, serves everything that can be grilled on hot stones, charcoal or inside a tandoor oven. The diverse menu features plenty of dishes with ingredients such as lamb and premium grades of Wagyu beef to Angus tenderloin, and fresh seafood like lobster, calamari and shrimp cooked in a variety of different ways, whether your tastes are conventionally Western, moderately Arabic or aromatically Indian. Alternative and creative vegetarian dishes are also available. Al Matbakh is open daily from 7pm to 12am with a fantastic view of the corniche.
NIGHTS
Fine Cantonese Dining Arrives
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Grab a Grill under the Stars
A New Lunch Option Hits West bay
for a couple of years now and it is so exciting to see it come to fruition… Our
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Inspired by the traditional Parisian brasserie, the menu consists of dishes such as foie gras parfait, pot-au-feu and croque-madame. A selection of sweets is also available including chocolate fondant and vanilla crème brulée. Initially La Varenne is open for breakfast and lunch, with special business lunch menus from Sunday through Thursday, but a dinner menu
will be launched in the coming months. Heading up the kitchen is executive chef Stuart Collins, who trained under Gordon Ramsay and Michael Caines. Commenting on the launch, he said,
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La Varenne, a brasserie offering classic French cuisine in a contemporary
a typical brasserie, although we have also included a number of more locallyand the sticky date pudding.”
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RESTAURANT LISTINGS EATS
RODIZIO Crowne Plaza Doha
CHINESE Radisson Blu
NIGHTS
TSE YANG
EUROPEAN AROMA
BISTRO 61 Al Fardan Towers, West Bay
SPORTS
NORTH AMERICAN
Hawaiian barbecue evenings
Four outlets across Doha
LA SAHITAINE Hilton Doha
Four outlets across Doha Radisson Blu Three outlets across Doha JOHNNY ROCKETS Two outlets across Doha
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BISTRO BISTRO Radisson Blu
SORMANI
BELGIAN CAFÉ Intercontinental Doha
C Ring Road
FINE DINING AFRO-PORTUGUESE
THE DINING ROOM
BODIES
GORDON RAMSAY DOHA
ASIAN WOK MEE NOODLE HOUSE
SPICE MARKET W Hotel
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NUSANTAO: SEA KITCHENS
LA MER Ritz-Carlton
FRENCH LA MAISON DU CAVIAR W Hotel DALLOYAU
ASIA LIVE! Doha Marriott CHOPSTICKS Wyndham Grand Regency NOODLE HOUSE
PAUL BAKERY & RESTAURANT Two outlets across Doha
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MAXIM Radisson Blu
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IPANEMA BRAZILIAN CHURRASCARIA West End Doha
INDIAN BOMBAY BALTI Radisson Blu
SAFFRON LOUNGE Katara Cultural Village
LENOTRE
TAJ RASOI Doha Marriott
VINE
STAR OF INDIA
OPAL BY GORDON RAMSAY
SARANGI Horizon Manor Hotel
FLYING CARPET The Torch Doha YUM YUM
INTERNATIONAL
Dining Themes at The Torch
SPORTS
BLUE Grand Heritage Hotel Doha
NIGHTS
J G SANDWICH CELLAR
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CHINGARI Radisson Blu
ITALIAN DI CAPRI La Cigale Hotel
LE CIGALON La Cigale Hotel
CUCINA Renaissance City Center Hotel
AL CANTEEN
LAGOON RISTORANTE
THE SQUARE InterContinental The City
IL TEATRO
a la carte
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FLAVOURS Grand Heritage Doha Hotel
COSMO Millennium Hotel ANIMATO RESTAURANT
THE ITALIAN JOB Radisson Blu
CHOICES Oryx Rotana
LA DOLCE VITA
BODIES
CROSSROADS KITCHEN Renaissance City Center Hotel
LEBANESE
THE LAGOON Ritz-Carlton
AL SHAHEEN
MARKET BY JEAN-GEORGES W Hotel
AL MOURJAN Corniche
MAWASEM Hilton Doha
AL TABKHA
AL DANA
BURJ AL HAMAM
AL WANIS TERRACE
LIZA
BLUE BRASSERIE
MAMIG Katara Valley of Cultures
CORNICHE Doha Marriott
AL SULTAN BRAHIM
COMMUNITY
ZAMAN Millennium Hotel
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BONBINI RESTAURANT
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SPORTS
NIGHTS
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THE WEEKEND BRUNCHES
The Lagoon brunch at the Ritz-Carlton. Quite a spread!
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IPANEMA @ West End Doha
AL LIWAN @ Sharq Village and Spa F
RESTAURANT GALLERY AND CORNICHE @ Doha Marriot
beverages) beverages)
CROSSROADS FAMILY BRUNCH @ West End Doha
AL SHAHEEN @ Sheraton Doha Resort
THE LAGOON @ Ritz-Carlton
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BODIES
beverages)
THE SQUARE @ InterContinental The City
OPAL BY GORDON RAMSAY @ St Regis Doha
CHOICES @ Oryx Rotana
beverages)
beverages)
beverages)
FISH MARKET @ InterContinental Doha
VINE @ St Regis Doha
MARKET BY JEAN-GEORGES @ W Hotel
beverages)
LE CIGALON @ La Cigale Hotel
THE GRILL @ Grand Hyatt
SPICE MARKET @ W Hotel
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ISAAN @ Grand Hyatt
MAWASEM @ Hilton Doha
and French bubbly)
JAPANESE
FISH MARKET InterContinental Doha
HOTEL SPOTLIGHT
PAMPANO
The Ritz Carlton, Doha
RED LOBSTER C Ring Road
CONTACT NO: +974 4484 8000
YUZU
MIDORI
PIER 12 Radisson Blu
SUSHI MINTO
Katara - Valley of Cultures
SAKURA Radisson Blu
LE CENTRAL La Cigale Hotel EAST
ARAMEDE Crowne Plaza Doha
THE GRILL Doha Grand Hyatt PRIME InterContinental The City
THREE SIXTY The Torch Doha
LE GOURMET
MIDDLE EASTERN AL MATAAM
Radisson Blu ASTOR GRILL
Master Class by Chef Ricardo Acquista @ Porcini
JW STEAKHOUSE Marriot Doha LE GRILL Diplomatic Club
SOUTH AMERICAN LATINO
Molecular Mediterranean Chef Ricardo Acquista will show you how to impress your family and friends with your new cooking skills. The class will include a three-course menu and focus on basic techniques, proper equipment and plate presentation. Date/Time: 16th February, 10.30am Cost/Person: QR265 per person
Master Class by Chef Sasmita @ Porcini Chef Sasmita will show you how to impress your family and friends with your new cooking skills. The class will include a three-course menu and focus on basic techniques, proper equipment and plate presentation. Date/Time: 27th February, 10.30am Cost/Person: QR265 per person
@ La Mer
OYSTER BAY
to be entertained in an up close and personal show kitchen PALOMA InterContinental Doha
THAI ISAAN Doha Grand Hyatt
to the Carribean delights! He will demonstrate how island dishes emerge as a fusion of African, European, Amerindian and Chinese on each dish, explaining food pairing concepts and themes, and addressing queries from guests who want to recreate their own dining event. Date/Time: 25th February, 7.30pm Cost/Person: QR450 per person
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AL HUBARA
Master Class by Chef Olivier Catora @ Porcini
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PORCINI Ritz-Carlton
Get New Skills All Throughout February
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ROCCA Doha Grand Hyatt
restaurant caters for your most imaginative requests in order to revive the most indelible memories. Date: February, upon request Cost/Person: QR3, 000 per couple
French Chef Olivier Catora will show you how to impress your loved one with your new cooking skills. The class will include a three-course menu and focus on basic techniques, proper equipment needs and plate presentation. Date/Time: 11th February, 10.30am Cost/Person: QR265 per person
NEW YORK STEAKHOUSE Renaissance City Center Hotel
MYKONOS InterContinental Doha THE CELLAR Oryx Rotana
Allow yourself and your other half for the most romantic
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MEDITERRANEAN
STEAKHOUSES
Fairy Tale Journey @ La Mer
NIGHTS
WAGAMAMA Lagoona Mall
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YEN SUSHI BAR La Cigale Hotel
MANGO TREE
MORE TO ENJOY‌ MAJLIS Doha Grand Hyatt
Fabuloso Domingo @ Habanos TURKISH
POLYNESIAN Hilton Doha
SEAFOOD STRATA InterContinental The City
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SUKAR PASHA Katara Valley of Cultures
Within its stylish ambiance, relax and unwind with friends in an environment of sophisticated privacy and get your favourite drinks starting from QR25 all night long. Date/Time: Sundays at 5pm to 1.30am Cost: QR25 and QR50 for selected drinks
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NIGHTS LISTINGS GETTING IN THE PARTY SPIRIT...
CIGAR LOUNGE DUNES Doha Grand Hyatt The lavish Vintage Bar at St Regis
HABANOS Ritz-Carlton
NIGHTS
LIBRARY AND CIGAR LOUNGE
VINTAGE
CIGAR LOUNGE
SPORTS
it’s All About the Ladies
LOUNGES HIVE InterContinental The City
EL CIGAR LOUNGE Katara Cultural Village
THE LOUNGE
BARS
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GLO COCKTAIL LOUNGE West End Doha
WAHM W Hotel
DUNES Doha Grand Hyatt
MADISON PIANO BAR La Cigale Hotel
SKY VIEW La Cigale Hotel
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Hilton Doha
PEARL LOUNGE Marriot Doha
CHAMPIONS West End Doha (Renaissance City Center and Marriott Courtyard)
THE LIBRARY Radisson Blu
IRISH HARP
SEA LOUNGE
BELGIAN CAFE InterContinental Doha
M-LOUNGE Merweb Central Hotel
ADMIRAL CLUB AND MARINA CLUB Ritz-Carlton
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Just Wanna be big Rockstars
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MEZZO BAR
BUBBLES ON TWO Radisson Blu
DOHA RUGBY CLUB BAR Doha Rugby Club
ORION Radisson Blu
Hilton Doha
KROSSROADS Horizon Manor Hotel
CLUBS
Champions @ West End - Renaissance City Center Daily from 17.00 – 19.00 QR25 on selected beverages Glo Cocktail Lounge @ West End Doha Daily from 17.00 – 20.00 Selected beverages at QR25 or cocktails from QR35 Irish Harp @ Sheraton Doha Daily from 17.00 – 20.00 QR25 on selected beverages @ Ritz-Carlton Saturday to Wednesdays, 17.00 – 19.00 Buy one get one free on selected beverages Crystal Lounge @ W Hotel From 20.00 – 22.00 Buy one get one free on selected beverages Zawaya Bar & Lounge @ Hilton Daily from 16.00 - 19.00 Buy one get the same one free Wahm @ W Hotel Buy one get one free everyday from 17.00 – 20.00
CLUB 7 La Cigale Hotel
Dunes @ Grand Hyatt All day on Sunday Half price on selected beverages
LAVA InterContinental Doha
Cigar Lounge @ Sharq Village and Spa Daily from 17.00 - 20.00 Half price on regular brands and beverages
BODIES
JAZZ CLUB Oryx Rotana
The Lounge @ Kempinski Residences & Suites Daily from 17.00 - 19.00 Half price on selected beverages and food menu items
TRAVEL
CRYSTAL LOUNGE W Hotel
LEISURE
MISTURADO Crowne Plaza Doha
Jazz Club @ Oryx Rotana Daily from 18.00 – 20.00 Buy one get one free
SPORTS
SHEHRAZAD BAR AND IRISH TERRACE Radisson Blu
Hive @ InterContinental The City Daily from 17.00 – 19.00 Buy one get one free on selected beverages
NIGHTS
MANHATTAN Radisson Blu
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OYSTER BAY
THE HAPPYHOURS HOURS HAPPY
WINDOWS
QUBE Radisson Blu
COMMUNITY
FAHRENHEIT Horizon Manor Hotel
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SPORTS LISTINGS GYMS / FITNESS CLASSES
COMPETE FOR A CAUSE... EATS
Available classes include martial arts, yoga, pilates, zumba, dance, swimming, spinning, circuit training, step aerobics, and many more. AL MASSA ACTIVE
NIGHTS
ASPIRE ACADEMY
BOOT CAMP QATAR
SPORTS
CONTOURS EXPRESS
Jamie Cunningham and GM of Dolphin Energy, Qatar
CURVES Three locations across Doha
Adel Ahmed Albuainain
LEISURE
Make a Dolphin Dash for a Charitable Cause like ROTA
ÉNERGIE FITNESS CLUB
FITNESS FIRST City Center Doha
Everyone loves a good charitable fun run from time to time and what DANA CLUB
Dash certainly ticks all the boxes!
BODIES
HEALTH AND FITNESS CLUB InterContinental The City
SWISS BELHOTEL GYM AND POOL
GRAND HYATT GYM, POOL AND BEACH Grand Hyatt Doha
TRAVEL
OZONE GYM La Cigale Hotel
PURE LEISURE AND WELLNESS CENTRE
BAY VIEW 26 WELLNESS CENTRE
COMMUNITY
VITALITY ZONE HEALTH CLUB Renaissance City Center
POOL, BEACH AND FITNESS FACILITIES GO: Visit www.dohadash.com for more
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Khalifa Stadium at ASPIRE,
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once lonely, will have very many stadium friends. in the near future. Image by Xavier Bouchevreau
NIGHTS SPORTS
THE BAY CLUB InterContinental Doha
QATAR BOWLING CENTER
LEISURE
FITNESS CENTRE AND SWIMMING POOL Wyndham Grand Regency
QATARSUB
DOHA SUB-AQUA CLUB
CRICKET
FITNESS FACILITIES AND CLASSES Ritz-Carlton Hotel
LEISURE AND SPORTS FACILITIES The Diplomatic Club
BODIES
QATAR CRICKET ASSOCIATION Near Doha Golf Club PEARL DIVERS
FISHING
QATAR CYCLING FEDERATION
TRIPS THROUGH SHERATON DOHA
QATAR CHAIN REACTION
THE DIPLOMATIC CLUB West Bay Lagoon
SIGNATURE SHERATON FITNESS
TRAVEL
CYCLING
QATAR SEA ANGLING ASSOCIATION
BADMINTON QATAR BADMINTON ACADEMY
DARTS DOHA DARTS LEAGUE dohadartsleague.com
STRIKE BOWLING City Center Doha
COMMUNITY
IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR BUSINESS INCLUDED IN OUR LISTINGS CONTACT THE EDITOR.
BOWLING DIVING/SNORKELLING QATAR DIVERS By Doha Marriott Hotel
IF YOU NOTICE A MISTAKE HERE THEN DO TELL US ASAP!
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SPORTS LISTINGS pool located by the Pearl.
LEISURE
SPORTS
NIGHTS
Call 4484 7450.
FOOTBALL
QATAR HOCKEY ACADEMY
FALCON TAEKWONDO ACADEMY Al Mansoura
BODIES
EVOLUTION SOCCER QATAR
AL KHOR RIDING CENTER
KARATE The International Academy Development
AL SAMARIYA STABLES
AIKIDO
HORSERIDING
FLYING
for
Intercultural
Qatar Aeronautical College AL SHAQAB RIDING ACADEMY
TRAVEL
MOTORCYCLING DOHA QATAR CHAPTER HOG
FRISBEE DOHA ULTIMATE FRISBEE
QATAR RACING AND EQUESTRIAN CLUB RIDING SCHOOL
QATAR MOTOR AND FEDERATION Losail International Circuit
GOLF DOHA GOLF CLUB West Bay
KITESURFING FLO KITE SCHOOL
PARASAILING
COMMUNITY
PARASAILING
HOCKEY
KITEBOARDING QATAR
DOHA HOCKEY CLUB
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MARTIAL ARTS
PILATES
KOREA TAEKWONDO CENTRE
ASPIRE ACADEMY
MOTORCYCLE
TENNIS
Doha Rugby Union FC Doha Rugby Club, near Doha College
KHALIFA TENNIS AND SQUASH COMPLEX Dafna
RUNNING
LEISURE AND SPORTS FACILITIES The Diplomatic Club
PROMOTING FITNESS...
EATS
RUGBY
DOHA BAY RUNNING CLUB Dohabayrunningclub.webs.com
NIGHTS
SIGNATURE SHERATON FITNESS QATAR HASH HOUSE HARRIERS
QTHLETICS
FITNESS FACILITIES AND CLASSES Ritz-Carlton Hotel
ELITE TENNIS ACADEMY
DOHA SAILING CLUB
SPORTS
SAILING
The Nation’s Sport Vision
Elite-tennisacademy.com FOUR SEASONS HOTEL Corniche
REGATTA SAILING ACADEMY InterContinental Doha
TRAMPOLINING GYMNASTICS ACADEMY DOHA
SQUASH
LEISURE
DUFFERS SQUASH LEAGUE
VOLLEYBALL KHALIFA TENNIS AND SQUASH COMPLEX Dafna
LEISURE AND SPORTS FACILITIES The Diplomatic Club
3RD FILIPINO VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION
WAKEBOARDING/WATERSKIING
BODIES
LEISURE AND SPORTS FACILITIES The Diplomatic Club SIGNATURE SHERATON FITNESS
YOGA FITNESS FACILITIES AND CLASSES Ritz-Carlton Hotel
YAMA YOGA STUDIOS
PURE LEISURE AND WELLNESS CENTRE
TRAVEL
SWIMMING DANA CLUB FITNESS FACILITIES AND CLASSES Ritz-Carlton Hotel DOHA DOLPHINS SIGNATURE SHERATON FITNESS
ENGLISH SWIM CLUB lessons@englishswimclub.com
SIX SENSES SPA
COMMUNITY
(Aspire Zone)
H2O SWIM CLUB ASPIRE ACADEMY GO:
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LEISURE LISTINGS WORTH YOUR TIME
Heritage of Art Diplomacy: Memoirs of an Ambassador www.qma.com/qa
NIGHTS
Until 18th March: An exhibition that focuses on behind-the-scenes of a museum, its researchers, and the restoration processes.
SPORTS
Museum of Islamic Art.
LEISURE
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 Corniche
SOUQ WAQIF ART CENTRE
BODIES
KATARA ARTS STUDIOS Katara Cultural Village
KATARA ART CENTER Katara Cultural Village
HERITAGE
ST REGIS DOHA Al Gassar Resort
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.
INTERCONTINENTAL DOHA West Bay Lagoon
AL KOOT FORT Al Bidda
FOUR SEASONS Corniche
AL WAJBAH FORT Al Rayyan
DOHA MARRIOTT
TRAVEL
VISUAL ART SECTION
QMA GALLERY AT KATARA
FANAR: ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE
BARZAN TOWER
GRAND HYATT DOHA
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY Education City AL KHOR TOWER AND MUSEUM Al Khor, north of Doha
MUSEUMS
AL WAKRAH MUSEUM
COMMUNITY
MUSEUM OF ISLAMIC ART (MIA) Corniche MARWAB FORT MATHAF: ARAB MUSEUM OF MODERN ART Education City
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SHARQ VILLAGE AND SPA
AL ZUBARAH FORT
SHERATON DOHA Corniche
SEALINE BEACH RESORT
OASIS HOTEL AND BEACH CLUB Ras Abu Abboud Road
INCEPTION LANGUAGE CENTRE
KHOR AL DAID
STENDEN INSTITUTE
QATAR NATIONAL LIBRARY Various branches
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AL FARKIYA Al Khor, north of Doha
LITERATURE
PHOTOGRAPHY QATAR UNIVERSITY
QATAR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
KATARA BEACH Katara Cultural Village
MUSIC
NIGHTS
AL WAKRA BEACH
Magnum 65
DOHA SINGERS dohasingers@gmail.com JAZZ
FILM Doha Film Institute
SPORTS
THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR MUSIC ASPIRE Ladies Cinema
QATAR PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA The Opera House, Katara Cultural Village
GRAND CINECENTRE City Center Doha
DOHA COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA Dohaorchestra.com
LEISURE
Cinema Land
February
THE CINEMA PALACE Royal Plaza
MALL CINEMA The Mall, D Ring Road
BODIES
THEATRE DOHA PLAYERS Amateur dramatics group Doha_players@yahoo.com KATARA AMPHITHEATRE Katara Cultural Village Corniche
LANGUAGES FANAR: QATAR ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE
TRAVEL
QATAR NATIONAL THEATRE National Theatre roundabout
Launching the Hazawi Fund for Film
COMMUNITY
BERLITZ E Ring Road, Mesaimeer
QATAR EASTERN LANGUAGE CENTER
GO:
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BODIES LISTINGS EATS
WHERE TO GET A GOOD PAMPERING...
SPAS JAULA SPA Grand Hyatt
DADOS SPA
NIGHTS
OZONE SPA La Cigale Hotel
PURE SPA Millennium Hotel
SPORTS
SARAY SPA Renaissance City Center 0
LEISURE
ANGSANA SPA Wyndham Grand Regency
Get Guerlain Ready to Face the World
BLISS SPA W Hotel
COMpLeTe FACiAL GueRLAiN ALFARDAN SpA - LeVeL 39, ALFARDAN TOWeRS 90 MiNuTeS FOR QR750
BODYLINES LEISURE AND FITNESS CLUB Oryx Rotana
People tend to have high expectations for Guerlain and so CHANTARA SPA DOHA The Venue, Al Waab
BODIES
THE RITZ-CARLTON SPA Ritz-Carlton Hotel
EFOREA Hilton Doha
DIPLOMATIC CLUB SPA The Diplomatic Club
TRAVEL
GUERLAIN ALFARDAN SPA Alfardan Towers
DOHA MARRIOT SPA Doha Marriott
COMMUNITY
FOUR SEASONS SPA AND WELLNESS CENTRE
THE BAY CLUB InterContinental Doha
SIX SENSES SPA GO:
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BE BLOOM BEAUTY CENTRE AND SPA Al Hilal Area
MARIE CLAIRE
EATS
REMEDE SPA
The new limited-edition collection from BIO-BIL HEALTH BEAUTY AND SPA
PINKIES The Centre
STUDIO 1
LADY SIAM MASSAGE
STYLO LADIES BEAUTY CENTER
LUCIE SAINT-CLAIR Royal Plaza
NARA SALON Al Waab
BEAUTY SALONS
LE SALON and LA SALON Alfardan Towers, West Bay
THE BEAUTY CENTER The Diplomatic Club
GLOW AMERICAN SALON
(QR199)
SPORTS
HABIBS HAIR N BEAUTY SPA
Great Spa Deals This Month! LEISURE
Jaula Spa @ Grand Hyatt Be My Valentine (couples) Wyndham Grand Regency
CAROLINE Oryx Rotana
NIGHTS
Spring Cherry. Pictured eau de toilette
Call 4448 1056
eforea: spa @ Hilton I Do (couples)
BODIES
DIVA LOUNGE
FRANCK PROVOST
JACQUES DESSANGE
Call 4423 3441
Saray Spa @ Renaissance
TRAVEL
Oriental Fruit Wrap (couples) LA DUREE La Cigale Hotel
PORTO SALON
Call 4419 6090
Bliss Spa @ W Doha
COMMUNITY
YAHYA ZAKARIA Grand Hyatt Hotel
Crystal Clearing
CUT BY ALEXANDRE ZOUARI W Hotel
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TRAVEL LISTINGS TRAVEL AGENTSJAULA SPA
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MANNAI AIR TRAVEL Four branches across Doha
SPACE TRAVEL By Al Andalus Compound Villa, D Ring Road
NIGHTS
MANNAI HOLIDAYS
DARWISH TRAVEL BUREAU
SPORTS
QATAR TOURS In Darwish Travel (see above) Central Market in Phnom Penh. A must-visit for tourists
REGENCY TRAVEL AND TOURS
On a Holiday in Cambodia QATAR AiRWAyS LAuNCHeS TWO FLiGHTS DAiLy TO pHNOMH peNH
TRANS ORIENT TRAVEL & TOURISM Airport Road
iNTeRNATiONAL AiRpORT FROM DOHA ON FebRuARy 20TH
LEISURE
CALL 4449 6666
fascinating place to discover and Qatar Airways is adding it to their route map this month.
ALI BIN ALI TRAVEL BUREAU
AAMAL TRAVEL
BODIES
AL JABER TOURS AND TRAVELS Muntazah
AL JASRA TRAVEL
AL BATEEL TRAVEL
TRAVEL
ALSHAMEL TRAVEL AND TOURISM Al Jabr Bldg, C Ring Road
AL SULAIMAN TRAVEL Four branches across Doha
FALCON TRAVEL
COMMUNITY
KANOO TRAVEL Three branches across Doha
MILANO TRAVEL
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IRAQ AIRWAYS
QATAR AIRWAYS
DANA TRAVELS & TOURISM Al Gharrafa Complex
JET AIRWAYS
ROYAL JORDANIAN
KUWAIT AIRWAYS
SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES www.saudiairlines.com
LUFTHANSA www.lufthansa.com
SRI LANKAN AIRLINES
MEA
SYRIAN AIR www.syriaair.com
OMAN AIR www.omanair.com
TURKISH AIRLINES
AIRLINESTHE BEAUTY CENTER
EATS
BON VOYAGE QATAR
NIGHTS
AIR ARABIA www.airarabia.com
AIR INDIA (and AIR INDIA EXPRESS) www.airindia.com
AIR FRANCE / KLM
SPORTS
BAHRAIN AIR www.bahrainair.net PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES www.piac.aero BIMAN BANGLADESH www.biman-airlines.com
CATHAY PACIFIC
LEISURE
BRITISH AIRWAYS www.britishairways.com
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HOT NEW SPECIAL DEAL
ETIHAD OFFERS FREE FLIGHTS KIDS turning ten are eligible for one free Coral Economy
CYPRUS AIRWAYS www.cyprusair.com
GO: Call 4436 6657
BODIES
DELTA AIRLINES www.delta.com
network, when booked and travelling with a paying adult (terms and conditions apply). This comes as part of their year-long
EGYPT AIR www.egyptair.com
EMIRATES www.emirates.com
TRAVEL
ETIHAD AIRWAYS www.etihadairways.com
FLYDUBAI
COMMUNITY
GULF AIR www.gulfair.com
IRAN AIR www.iranair.com
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COMMUNITY LISTINGS ANIMAL WELFAREAULA SPA
GET INVOLVED WITH A GOOD CAUSE EATS
CATS IN QATAR
QATAR ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY
NIGHTS
2ND CHANCE RESCUE QATAR
QATAR PET RELOCATORS
SPORTS
QATAR VETERINARY CENTER
PAMPERED PETS KENNEL AND CATTERY
Mouth artist
LEISURE
Manji Lal Ramani
Using Courage to Create Art A series of inspiring events will showcase the skills of courageous people who have overcome the challenges of their disabilities.
QATAR BIRD CLUB Bin Omran
DOGS IN DOHA dogsindoha@gmail.com
PARKVIEW CENTER
BODIES
QATAR PET REGISTER
CHARITIES / SOCIAL WELFARE QATAR CHARITY
QATAR RED CRESCENT
TRAVEL
QATAR FOUNDATION HUMAN TRAFFICKING
FOR
COMBATING
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER C Ring Road
COMMUNITY
NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE
REACH OUT TO ASIA Education City
GO: Find out more information on how you can get
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THE YOUTH COMPANY info@theyouthcompany.com
BEST BUDDIES QATAR
MEDICAL
ENVIRONMENT FRIENDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT CENTER Bin Omran
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
SOCIETIES
HAMAD GENERAL HOSPITAL Rayyan Road
NIGHTS
SUSTAINABLE QATAR
A QAWS in Trouble
EATS
QATAR FOUNDATION FOR CHILD & WOMAN PROTECTION
Bin Omran
AL AMAL (ONCOLOGY) HOSPITAL Rumaillah Hospital Complex
AL AHLI HOSPITAL
Contact through online submission form
SPORTS
THINK PINK QATAR ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
CANCER SURVIVORS AND SUPPORTERS GROUP
DOHA MUMS www.dohamums.com info@dohamums.com
IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR BUSINESS INCLUDED IN OUR LISTINGS CONTACT THE EDITOR.
LEISURE
Contact through online submission form
The French Cultural Centre
BODIES
CLUBS QATAR CHESS ASSOCIATION Corniche, Al Bidda Tower
QATAR NATURAL HISTORY GROUP
TRAVEL
Get Charitable exercise at the Ritz
QATAR TOASTMASTERS
COMMUNITY
TUESDAY LADIES GROUP Tlgindoha@gmail.com
QATAR EXPATS Online sign-up
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S.A.T’s? M.b.A’s? pah! in Qatar, only one test score really matters
your Qatar IQ! QATAR IQ
The day of love is upon us and everywhere you look there are love hearts, Cupid’s arrows and Do you:
This month, we have put together an Alternative Guide to Valentine’s’ Day. means:
Qatar Museum’s Authority is commissioning a
Buy it all for your loved one where’s the harm in showing affection by showering gifts on your other half? you love it.
No matter what other options there are, to you this day is cursed and celebrating it at all will mean you end up alone for the rest of your life.
100 per cent on board!? you love street art and think an urban injection in Qatar wouldn’t go amiss. What up G?
the walls at the Salwa Road project.
a. a. a. b. b. b. c. c. c. Carry a sick bag around with you? you’re not single but there’s nothing worse than mushy soppiness.
Ring up all your single friends, buy a ridiculously
Totally and completely ideologically opposed to vandalising any country’s infrastructure? Art is for art galleries, not the street!
so much that all your pride disappears… forever?
Cry into your pillow every night? you’re single and you hate Valentines Day and all things love-related.
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Call as many restaurants as you can and make fake bookings so no one can enjoy February 14th this year?
Down there like a rat up a drainpipe for mentoring from the expert? you’ve designed your mad skillz…
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