Qatar Happening - October 2010 by Qatar Happening

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October 2010

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Your first look at the hottest films!

OKTOBERFEST Traditional recipes and fun galore!

WTA CHAMPIONSHIPS The stars are back!

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OCTOBER CONTENTS SPOTLIGHT ON... ENTERTAINMENT 16 White Hot

ARTS & CULTURE 22 Miss Saigon

Film Fever

COMMUNITY 28 Breast Cancer Facts

DTFF: The 2nd Annual Doha Tribeca Film Festival is back! We’ve got your first look!

KNOWLEDGE 34 How to Survive A Zombie Apocalypse FOOD 38 Oktoberfest

QH STUFF 6 8 10 12

SPORTS 50 WTA Championships 2010

EDITOR’IN CHIEF’S LETTER QH ANNIVERSARY SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS QH RECOMMENDS

20 74 79 80

VIRGIN RECOMMENDS IT HAPPENED PHONE DIRECTORY COLOUR SCOPE

HAPPENING HOTLISTS 18 ENTERTAINMENT 27 ARTS & CULTURE 30 COMMUNITY

56 EVENT LISTINGS

36 KNOWLEDGE 42 FOOD 54 SPORTS

SPOTLIGHT ON ENTERTAINMENT

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QH SENSATIONS EXPERIENCE

Reasons to Fly

Some of our picks for Eid getaways

Miss Saigon

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Ode to A Box of Food A weight loss program that actually works

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FROM THE DESK OF THE EDITOR IN CHIEF

Publisher: The Art of Business Chairman: Ahmed Hassan Bilal Editor-in-Chief: Nasser Ahmed Hassan Bilal Editor: Jessica Davey-Quantick Assistant Editor: Sydnee Bryant Contributors: Cecilia Leigh, Moona Masri-Whitice, Allen Smithee, George P. Burdell, Rommel Bangit Director of Marketing Communications: Moona Masri-Whitice Art & Photography Director: Jorell Legaspi Graphic Designer: Paolo Kurtis Tan Webmaster & Communications Associate: Jay Panganiban Distribution & Accounts: Lanie Fillo-Pana Distribution Assistant: Jaya Gautam Printing: Al Raya Commercial Press

October brings one of the most exciting months of the year to Doha, jammed packed with things to do and see. It’s also our Birthday: October marks the 12th issue of QH as a full-sized magazine, and we’re pleased as punch to turn 1 in such an exciting month! For the sports minded, the Qatar Tennis Federation brings the WTA Championships Doha 2010 to our shores, welcoming tennis greats to duke it out again this year. We also caught up with Qatar Stars League to bring you the full schedule of football games.

Have Your Say: Feedback and comments are always welcome. Please forward letters to the editor: Email: editor@qatarhappening.com info@qatarhappening.com marketing@qatarhappenig.com Contact Details: Inquiries: +974 4427 8416 Marketing: +974 5556 5046 Fax: +974 4427 8415 Postal Address: P.O. Box 7848 , Doha, Qatar

If sports aren’t your bag, don’t fret pet! Doha’s newest theatre group presents Miss Saigon, a musical extravaganza that’s sure to thrill, and puts the new season of Glee to shame. If you like your art a little more two dimensional, don’t miss the Doha Tribeca Film Festival. The newly formed Doha Film Institute kicks off the second annual festival in style- we’ve got a sneak peek at the top 14 films you can’t miss this year! If you need to shake off the summer doldrums, we’ve also caught up with the hottest DJs hitting the sand this month, just in case you needed another reason to think beach parties were the best part of fall in Qatar! On a more serious note, October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We’ve partnered with Think Pink Qatar to bring you the most up-to-date information on the disease and what you can do, right here at home, to help. And because we strive to be the go-to source for the news you need to know, we’ve caught up with a compound on the outskirts of the city who’s residents are doing their part to prepare for the zombie apocalypse. They gave us some helpful hints to help you survive zombigedden this Halloween!

QATAR HAPPENING (QH) is published monthly, 11 times a year by The Art of Business, Doha, Qatar. An associate of Ahmed Hassan Bilal Group of Companies.

The information contained in QATAR HAPPENING (QH) is correct at the time of printing. Details may change at any time without liability on the part of The Art of Business. Readers are advised to confirm details with the event organizers. All rights reserved 2010, The Art of Business. Reproduction in part or in full is strictly prohibited. QATAR HAPPENING (QH) assumes no responsibility for content of advertisements. QATAR HAPPENING (QH) retails for QR 8. Bulk subscriptions are available for QR 3 each, for orders over 50.

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Our office also welcomes in a new staff member this month: Sydnee Bryant has joined us from Alberta, Canada as our new editor!

Nasser Ahmed Hassan Bilal Editor-in-Chief

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ON THE COVER April 2010 David Guetta Live in Doha Photo: Jorell Legaspi

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QH ANNIVERSARY

Happy Birthday To Us! An Unabashed Love Letter to Ourselves QH Magazine turns one this year! 12 issues in, we feel like the proud parents watching our little pumpkin go off to Kindergarten, lunchbox stuffed with fois gras, with strict instructions not to stab the other children with the safety scissors. It’s been one heck of a year. We started with a small staff, fueled by the creative genius of panic, deadlines, an unhealthy love of hyperbole and vast amounts of caffeine. I can’t help but think about that first Eid, when I spent it twirling in my desk chair at 3 a.m. next to Jorell Legaspi, then Creative Director, and Paolo Tan, our reigning Graphic Design maestro, creating this Frankenstein-infant and hoping Doha would love it as much as we did. We’ve interviewed authors and politicians, DJs and chefs. We ticked off Serena Williams caught up with Hillary Clinton, slipped the phrase ‘awesome sauce’ into print and hob knobbed with cinema glitterati. I personally ate weirder things and allowed my body to be scrubbed, rubbed, waxed, pummeled and generally altered than ever before, all so I could write about it in the magazine. I listened to an entire Adam Lambert CD for QH. Twice. It was a long year – the KFC delivery guys came to know us far too well, as for a while they were the only ones able to deliver to our office. Jay Panganiban, my mental external hard drive, sacrificed our joint office to test run multiple Arabic perfume samples. Jaya, our distribution ninja, made sure we actually showed up where we were meant to and Lanie’s newborn baby will probably know how to file before he knows how to walk, since were lost without her organizational prowess. I had to threaten to telephone Marketing-Guru Moona’s husband to make her stay home when she got sick and Jorell acquired an uncanny ability to read all of our minds, without a tinfoil hat. Resistance was futile. We were hooked on QH.

As we blow out the candles on our hypothetical birthday cake (seriously, could someone send us some cake? We like cake), it all seems easy now. Our team has changed, expanded, shrunk and added new faces, but it’s still QH. Looking back, it wouldn’t have been the same place without Lily Allen singalongs, Marketing ManiaThursday Sugar Afternoons, a pagination done in post-its on the back of a door, an impeccable Miranda Priestly imitation. It wasn’t always perfect, but it was done with style (at least that’s how I explain my continued commitment to my flip flops). And that’s what makes this magazine really special: the energy, the excitement, and the Fatal-Attraction style obsessive love we have for it. We hope you can see it in these pages. That’s what makes it so hard to leave. We’ve lost staff members as the year has gone on, each one gone in a haze of tears and most with salmon-upstream tendencies to come back in some capacity (I’m looking at you Chantal, Nathy, Devi and Ahmad). I’m just the latest. This magazine may have started as the sum of the people who made it, but it’s grown to be so much more than that, and it’s time for me and the brand to move on. Like proud parents on that first day of Kindergarten I can look back at QH galloping off to a sticky, glittery future with just a little bit of sadness and a whole lot of pride. For me, it’s that melancholy moment on Christmas morning when all the presents have been opened up, the room is littered with torn wrapping paper, and you’re just a little bit sad because something is ending till next year. So I’m passing it over to Sydnee, for whom the presents are still wrapped, to nurture and change and help grow and develop until it’s a productive member of society ready for metaphorical First Grade and long division.

QH By the Numbers 67 Number of cups of coffee per issue

2 Number of red pens per issue 4 Number of alternate personalities in our pages

3 Number of Disney songs sang along to per issue

6 Average number of made up words per issue

3 Number of spare pairs of heels under Editor’s desk

8 Number of relatives dragged onto the pages

Millions Number of emails per issue

Please don’t let it run with scissors or eat the paste.

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R E B OCTO HIGHLIGHTS WEDNESDAY

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Oktoberfest Doha Marriott Until the 18th

Chinese Food Festival Doha Marriott. Until the 22nd

The Art of Cigar Rolling Ritz-Carlton Doha

Christie’s in Doha – A Journey Through Modern Art Four Season’s Hotel

Oktoberfest! InterContinental Doha Until the 9th

Doha Debates

Russian Pictures Ladies Club, Aspire Hall

5 Thai Barbecue Grand Hyatt Doha

Qatar Foundation

Vino Buffet Ritz-Carlton Doha-Daily

International Suit Up Day

Back 2 Business Event Grand Hyatt

Miss Saigon Until 16th

Dr. Gabs W Doha

Champion’s League Football InterContinental Doha

Fisherman’s Night Sharq Village and Spa Miss Saigon Until 23rd

19 Doha Tribeca Film Festival Katara Cultural Village Until the 30th

WTA Championships 2010 Khalifa International Tennis Complex Until the 31st

20 VCUQatar Presents “Crossing Boundaries Creatively in a Global World” VCUQ Atrium

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Ed Hardy’s Fashion Weekend W Doha

40 Minus Volume 2 Part 1 “For Your Eyes Only” Al Markhiya Gallery Until the 13th

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

THURSDAY Friday Feast at Choices Oryx Rotana

VCUQatar Presents ‘Tagged’ by Khalifa Al Obaidly VCUQ Gallery Until the 9th

Skewers Promotion Mövenpick Hotel Doha Until the 31st

7 Global DJs presents White Night. InterContinental Doha

8 2nd Qatar Bike Show 2010 Doha Exhibition Centre

9 Line and Color Telling the Truth Al Markhiya Gallery Until the 30th

Oktoberfest 2010 Ramada Plaza Until the 15th

Groovy Tots Halloween Dance Party Ritz-Carlton Doha

Full Moon Party W Doha

French Vino and Cheese Oryx Rotana Until the 30th

16 Digitally Open: Innovation and Open Access Forum Sharq Village and Spa

TEDx Doha

Katara Cultural Village

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30 MOST UP TO DATE

CINEMA LISTINGS www.qatarhappening.com

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QH RECOMMENDS we’re It’s our birthday and we’ll be nerdy if we want to! This month invited. throwing a party (which may be in our pants) and you’re all wacky gifts. We’d especially like to thank the Internet for our random and

My Roommate Haunts My Dreams

Toddlers and Hilarity We stumbled across Toddlers and Tiaras on Youtube one day and were instantly hooked. The glitter, the gowns, the makeup and the ever-increasing-insize hair: on three year olds. Based in the world of toddler and child beauty pageants, it’s like a car accident you can’t look away from- a glittery, twangy car accident. As the girls strut up and down the stage, and their mothers obsess about spray tans for their two-year-old and ‘flippers’- false teeth- to mask gap toothed kiddy smiles, we’re appalled, we’re amused, we’re disgusted... and we really wish our mothers had strapped a crinoline on us as children so we could be just that glittery too! Most episodes lurk on Youtube.

Doha is the land of flat shares and roommates, and so we’re frankly surprised it’s taken us this long to discover www.myveryworstroommate.com. Billed as dispatches from Home Sweet Hell, it’s a running blog of horrific roommate stories that will make the last time your flatmate licked your cheese seem like child’s play. Suddenly, we’re very very grateful our roommates are at least mildly normal (or so they claim. We’ve got our eyes on them. They have been warned).

Hyperbole ahoy! There is nothing we love so much as a good bout of MS Paint. This blog, written by a decided non-grownup and illustrated like a squirrel on PCP had access to a computer, makes us snicker and smile and face palm ourselves when we realize that that, right there, is why we can’t keep our rooms clean. With topics from The Sneaky Hate Spiral to How a Fish Destroyed her Childhood and even an attempt at co-opting the Internet into creating Mandatory Sex Parties, it’s a leap headlong down the rabbit hole and we love it. Check it out at www.hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com

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Savage Excellence

Biff Awesome We admit it, somewhere in the recesses of our repressed tween brains lies an affinity for quasi Punk. And while we may have shed the longing for safety pins through our eyebrows and musicians who can’t play their instruments yelling at us, Biff Naked still is firmly implanted in our Itunes. With harder rhythms and a driving beat, she still can actually sing and makes Kelly Clarkson look like a hippy fluffy bunny in comparison. We’re also sort of jonesed she’s a Vegan from Vancouver, if only for alliteration reasons. Check her out on Itunes.

Ann Landers is a filthy liar. But where she and Dear Abby failed us, Dan Savage came to comfort us in a sweaty awkward embrace. His column, Savage Love, is a frank, honest, and funny look at love and relationships, with none of the cavity inducing sugar dunking of more ‘traditional’ advice columnists. He goes beyond ‘why doesn’t he love me’ to answer ‘why does he want to put maple syrup behind my ears’ (we wish we could make up that kind of comedy gold). Plus he makes up words more than we do, which is incredibly disturbing and yet endearing. Check out his weekly column at www.thestranger.com/seattle/SavageLove.

Can’t get enough of our genral weirdess? Check us out on Facebook and Twitter.

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QH RECOMMENDS

October’s buzzing with new and exciting things, so this month we bring you our Top Three Picks for the hottest new venues to get you hopping!

Sweet Mother of Fries! We’re mildly addicted to anything in potato form, so it’s no surprise that the new Belgian Café at the InterContinental has won our hearts. Hearty bar nibbles and a full restaurant menu (did we mention the potatoes?), combined with traditional-yet-funky beverage choices and a wood-paneled pub atmosphere has convinced us to never call it a ‘French’ fry again!

Delicious Duplication We’ve long been a fan of Al Mourjan, the fabulous Lebanese restaurant on the Corniche, and now that they’ve opened the doors of their second restaurant in the Souq Waqif, we’re chomping at the bit to get inside and chomp on something a little tastier. With a luxuriant atmosphere closer to Versailles than the usual Souq fare, it’s a change of pace to go along with the change in weather.

2010 al tion Interna Bazaar y Holidad Hyatt Ballroom

Swing Low If music sooths the savage beast, not to mention those ravaged by a Doha summer, check out the new Jazz Club at the Oryx Rotana hotel! One of the newest spots in Doha, it’s also rife with cool sounds and a relaxed, inviting atmosphere.

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QH LifeStyle Awards As you may have noticed, QH turns 1 this year! We’re as awesome as we are because of all the folks in Doha giving us great things to write about, so to say ‘Thank You’, every month we’ll be announcing a new award for some of our favorite things in Qatar. Just call us Oprah. We kick things off with our Award for Best Restaurant: Al Be sure to check them out, and tell them QH sent you!

Mourjan.

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Global DJs paint the town white this month with special performances by Markus Schulz and Armin Van Buuren! We caught up with Markus to find out why this is an event not to be missed. QH: How did you get started?

By George Burdell

Markus: As a DJ, it all came about through the breakdance scene, really over the course of a single night! The crew that I was breakdancing with in the States, we started throwing parties. The first one came up, we’d all been practicing, and we were all supposed to spin for an hour each. I kicked off and when it came time for the next guy to come on, every single one of them had vanished! I wound up spinning the entire night and the DJ in me was well and truly born. QH: What’s it like to perform? What’s going through your mind while you do it? Markus: I’m usually thinking: ‘man, there are really a lot of people out there!’ You think about an enormous amount while you’re up there, there’s really no limit to it. Any DJ worth their salt is working three or four tracks ahead of what he has on the decks at the time. You have to plot a course for a set and that involves taking it in a number of different musical directions. I mix in-key too, which is basically DJ alchemy for keeping the energy level of the crowd up.

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QH: Is it different to perform in the Middle East? Markus: Sure, but you can say the same for almost any country. It’s what makes traveling the world and DJing in countries such an endlessly fascinating thing to do. QH: How would you describe your music? Markus: A deeper sound of trance. I’ve never really been into the super, over-the-top trance sound, I’ve always been into the darker, groovier, almost house grooves but I like more melodies so my sound has always been housey grooves with trancey melodies. I think that’s the Markus Schulz sound. If you combine that with big dark dirty basslines, there you go, that’s it, the Markus Schulz sound. QH: You have a new album, ‘Do You Dream’, out. How did that happen? Markus: There comes a period, typically about a year after the release of your last artist album, when you start thinking about where and when you’d like to go again. I supposed that’s the ‘acorn’ moment. Then it’s an 18-month to 2-year period into which you once again pour your heart and soul into creating something that you love, and you hope that others will do likewise!

QH:: You share the spotlight with some vocal guests on the new album. What was that like? Markus: When you have that long a period between your albums it’s plenty of time to hear many other vocalists singing on other tracks. When you do, you either think to yourself ‘I like that voice but I’m not sure it’s right for what I want to do’ or ‘hey, that sounds great! I think I’d like to work with that person’. That was very much the case for people like Susana, Jennifer Rene and Ana Criado, who all sang on ‘Do You Dream?‘. QH: What’s next for you - big plans for the future? Markus: A lot man, a real lot. Unfortunately at the moment there’s very little I can talk about! I’m always getting hollered at for jumping the gun and talking about things that I’m excited about! All I can say is that there will be a new city compilation very early in the 2011. We did Las Vegas this year and I’m just as pumped up about our 2011 destination. Watch this space, I guess!

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Global DJs presents

White Night

DJ Erny Fri 22nd: Qube, Ramada Plaza.

Thurs 14th: InterContinental Doha. After David Guetta (voted #3 DJ in the world)

and Tiesto (voted #2 DJ in the world), Global DJs bring you the official #1 DJ of the world Armin Van Buuren in a sea of white. The night will take you to another level, everyone united, dressed in white. Line-up includes: Markus Schulz (#8 DJ) and Glen Morrison. Tickets are QR 300 in advance or QR 350 at the door. For more information, call 5594-8760.

DJ Erny comes to Doha direct from Bali, Indonesia. Tickets are QR 80 and ladies enter for free! Qube is strictly a members only club, over 21’s only. For more info on this event, call 4428-1555.

Oktoberfest Sun 3rd – Mon 18th: Doha Marriott.

Oktoberfest is one of the most popular events in Germany and an important part of the Bavarian culture. The oom-pa-pa of Polka music greets the guests and makes them tap their shoes, clap their hands and even dancing on the benches while enjoying traditional German cuisine. For more information and reservations, call 4429-8499 or email DineMarriottDoha@marriott.com

Oktoberfest 2010

Oktoberfest! Wed 6th – Sat 9th: InterContinental

Doha. Celebrate the world-famous Bavarian festival featuring the best the traditional Come celebrate the event Germany is famed for in brew house in Munich along with exquisite the Giwana Ballroom. Feel like you’re in the heart of Munich, without ever leaving Doha! Playing for the first culinary highlights prepared by German Chefs. Live music by the Bavarian band time in the Middle East, “oompah” band ‘Da Capo’ will “X’elch’ten” will take you to Wiesn in entertain you with music and fun, while a traditional Munich. Oans, zwoa, gsuffa! Get your Dirndl German buffet is served with all the delicacies you’d expect along with specially imported beverages. Tickets and Lederhosen and purchase your tickets now. Limited seats available! For more are QR 395 with includes everything! This event will information, call 4484-4919. sell out fast, so book your tickets now on 4428-1555.

Thurs 14th – Fri 15th: Ramada Plaza.

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VIRGIN RECOMMENDS

Here’s how you can find out what’s hot: QH brings you the top selections from Virgin Megastore this month. And watch for the QH heart in stores!

Clash of the Titans Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus is helpless to save his family from Hades, the vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing left to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus and unleash hell on earth. Leading a daring band of warriors, Perseus sets off on a perilous journey deep into forbidden worlds. Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts, he will only survive if he can accept his power as a god, defy his fate and create his own destiny.

Solomon Kane Green Zone During the Americanled occupation of Iraq in 2003, Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller and his team of army inspectors were dispatched to find weapons of mass destruction believed to be stockpiled in the Iraqi desert according to the Pentagon and a point man in Baghdad. Spun by operatives with intersecting agendas, Miller must hunt through covert and faulty intelligence hidden on foreign soil for answers that will either clear a rogue regime or escalate a war in an unstable region. And at this blistering time and in this combustible place, he will find the most elusive weapon of all is the truth.

Upon meeting the Devil’s Reaper, Solomon discovers that his soul was bound for hell due to all the violent and cruel actions he committed. Barely escaping his fate, he renounces violence to atone for his past sins and seeks redemption in a life of peace. However, an evil sorcerer’s killing spree forces Solomon into a crossroad where he has to return to his past to stop him and rescue an innocent victim.

Brooklyn’s Finest Veteran policeman Eddie is a bitter and disillusioned lonely man who is set to retire in seven days. Dirty detective Sal a man in despair and needs to raise money to buy a better house for his family. Undercover detective, Tango, is affected by amount of time he spent as an undercover agent infiltrating gangs and has requested to be transferred to an office job. Their lives and fates are entwined when Eddie retires and sees a missing girl who has been kidnapped by sex traffickers and he has to make a crucial decision.

Remember Me Tyler has a strained relationship with his father ever since tragedy separated their family. He didn’t think anyone could possibly understand what he was going through until the day he met Ally. Love was the last thing on his mind, but as her spirit unexpectedly heals and inspires him, he begins to fall for her. Through their love, he begins to find happiness and meaning in his life. Soon, hidden secrets are revealed, tragedy lingers in the air, as the circumstances that brought them together threaten to tear them apart.

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The main characters Kim and Chris played by Mia Buchignani and Nick Mitchell bring this love story to life.

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By Jessica Davey-Quantick Photography by Jorell Legaspi

This month, Doha transforms into Saigon. The newly formed Centre Stage Musical Theatre company presents one of their first shows, staring Doha residents of all ages in one of the most controversial and moving musicals to hit the stage since Mozart decided he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t writing in Italian.

Production Managers Angela Walton and Stuart Walton Production Assistants Jay Panganiban, Paolo Kurtis Tan, Jemina Legaspi Principal Makeup Artist Rolla El-Khalil Principal Hair Stylist Doris Legaspi 23

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et in Vietnam in the 70s, it’s the story of an American G.I., Chris, and the Vietnamese orphan, Kim, he falls in love with.

“It’s in a whole different level of musical. I mean its theatre with a capital ‘T’,” said Nick Mitchell, who plays Chris. “The intensity of emotions is incredible, and the music is extraordinarily beautiful and challenging.” With spectacular special effects, it’s the 10th longest running show on Broadway and has become one of the seminal productions in a new kind of musical theatre that tugs at the heartstrings with controversy and beautiful songs. Influenced by the opera ‘Madam Butterfly’, itself one of the most performed operas in the world, the show talks about race, culture, dreams and the choices we make- with saxophones.

“I think it treats the subject of the Vietnam War very well. It’s a theme that unfortunately we’ve seen happen again and again in other wars. It’s a piece that hasn’t really aged, it’s very timely,” said Mitchell. “I think (it will resonate). Ultimately it’s a love story, and that’s a timeless thing.” It’s also one of the only shows to showcase Asian actors. The first Kim was played by Lea Salonga, a Filipino actress. “For me there’s a personal accomplishment attached to this show. Ever since Miss Saigon came out about 16 years ago I’ve wanted to play the role of Kim. In many ways this is a dream come true for me. I felt very connected to this show, especially, because in Musical Theatre there are “And it’s not necessarily very few shows that showcase about the Vietnam War: it’s an Asian woman,” said Mia Buchignani, who plays Kim in a love story, and it’s about the Doha production. “And as an times of desperation and Asian woman, this is a chance to actually be showcased on finding love in the darkest stage. Asian women are in the of times, and sacrifice. And theatre, they’re alive and well in the theatre, but this is a role I think there are elements dedicated solely to an Asian of this show that probably woman, and I feel honored to play this role.”

Nick Mitchell, Jason Hall, Mitchell Hensman, Jimmy Leeper, Ryan Simonet

everyone can relate to in one shape or form.”

While some changes to the admittedly dark and challenging show had to be made to get it to the stage in Doha, Angela Walton, director and head of Centre Stage Musical Theater, says they’ve made those changes as seamless as possible. They’ve also welcomed the Doha community into it – with a live orchestra and a cast and crew of over 100 people from around 20 24

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countries, whole families are involved, from parents to tiny tots. They’ve also managed a level of realism, thanks to the multicultural nature of Doha, that many amateur groups in other parts of the world would envy: many of the costumes were actually purchased in Vietnam and Thailand, including the American military uniforms the producer found in Thailand, after failing to find coats from the right era in the States. But while it may be amateur theatre, it sounds anything but – Buchignani is a professional singer from San Francisco, and brings her operatic pipes to kick fans of Glee and High School Musical to the curb with what a real show should sound like. Mitchell says it’s the power of the music, and the story, that shines through, whether people like musical theatre or not, or understand that period of history.

Tobby Campo, Gilbert Garcia, Dazzle Ibis, Elmer Espiritu

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“There’s a truth to this story as well. It’s a story that’s been relived especially during times of war, and I think there’s a reality that a lot of people can maybe relate to, or understand,” he said. “And it’s not necessarily about the Vietnam War: it’s a love story, and it’s about times of desperation and finding love in the darkest of times, and sacrifice. And I think there are elements of this show that probably everyone can relate to in one shape or form.” The show hits Doha on October 13th till the 23rd at the Doha College’s New Theatre. Tickets are QR 100 for the first four rows, QR 50 for the rest, and can be purchased at The One in Landmark and Villaggio. Shows start at 7:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, with a Friday matinee at 2:30 p.m. For more information, email saigonindoha@gmail.com Geoff Heney, Karen Siemers, Shery Rebustillo, Kay Ramos

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ARTS & CULTURE

HOTLIST

Line and Color Telling the Truth Sat 16th – Sat 30th: Al Markhiya Gallery. Set your sights on the works of acclaimed Palestinian artist, Tamam El-Akhal. Ms. El-Akhal paints of the dispossession and struggle of the Palestinian people. Having been made a refugee three times Ms. El-Akhal understands intimately the plight of her people which she poignantly conveys. Gallery hours are Saturdays to Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. tilll noon and 4:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m.; Fridays: 4:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. For additional information call 6600-8750, visit www.almarkhiyagallery.com

Magnum Exhibition Sept 21 - Sat 30th: Qatar Museums Authority Gallery. See

the world through the photos of Magnum photographers from the end of World War II up to today’s culture of mobile phones, cyberspace and citizen reporters. Saturday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. till 9:00 p.m. and Friday from 2:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m.For more information, call 4422-4805 or visit www.qma.org.qa/magnum

VCUQatar Presents ‘Tagged’ by Khalifa Al Obaidly Sept 7 – Sat 9th: VCUQ Gallery. Qatar Now is an engaging exhibition series focusing on contemporary Qatari art and artists. The Gallery at VCUQatar presents ‘Tagged’, an exhibition by Qatari Photographer Khalifa Al-Obaidly, as part of this year’s Qatar Now exhibition. In a series of portraits, he has barcoded the subjects, some of whom are migrant workers, while others are self portraits. For more information, visit www.qatar.vcu.edu or call 4402-0555.

East-West Fusion 40 Minus Volume 2 Part 1

For Your Eyes Only Sept 23rd – Wed 13th: Al Markhiya Gallery.

As part of the gallery’s flagship event “40 Minus”, get to experience a solo exhibition of Lebanese artist Ginou Choueiri. “For Your Eyes Only” explores the timely issue of the veil and the beauty, strength and individuality of the women behind it. Gallery hours are Saturdays to Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. tilll noon and 4:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m.; Fridays: 4:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. For additional information call 6600-8750, visit www.almarkhiyagallery.com

Sept 28th – Mon 18th: Grand Hyatt Doha. An exhibition showcasing paintings

and unique carpets by renowned German artist Thomas Schindler. Thomas belongs to an important painterly movement in Berlin, which set itself the aim to renew figuration with metaphorical imagery, as represented in the past by artists like Giorgio de Chirico, the neoclassical Picasso, the Flemish Permeke, as well as the Expressionist German movement of the first decade of the 20th century and German Neue Sachlichkeit of the thirties. For any other information, please call 4448-1234. 27

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SPOTLIGHT ON COMMUNITY

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here in Qatar, Think Pink Qatar is focused on raising awareness of breast cancer. This year the organization is concentrating on spreading awareness of breast cancer in men. Who Gets Breast Cancer?

What is Breast Cancer?

Interestingly enough, Breast cancer occurs in both men and women, although the disease is approximately 100 times more likely to strike women.

Cancer happens when the body’s cells become abnormal and begin to divide rapidly. Healthy cells divide in an orderly fashion when needed. Cancerous cells grow out of control and form excess tissue in the body, which become tumors. Breast cancer usually forms in the breast’s milk ducts, which carry milk to the nipple, and lobules (glands that produce milk). Breast cancer tumors are usually found through mammograms but are sometimes detected by an MRI. 80 per cent of breast cancer tumors are benign. Benign breast tumors are not life-threatening.

Breast Cancer Facts If a woman has a mother, sister, daughter or two or more close relatives who have had breast cancer, she has a higher risk for developing the disease. Women who begin menstruating at an early age (under 12) are more likely to develop breast cancer as well. Women who have their first pregnancy at a later age (after 35) or never have children have a higher than average risk of getting breast cancer. Using Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can increase your chance of developing breast cancer compared to women who have never used postmenopausal HRT.

Did You Know? Men who develop breast cancer are, on average, diagnosed between the ages of 60 and 70, although the disease can occur in younger men. Men who suffer from chronic alcholism, chonic liver disease and obesity are at a higher risk for devloping breast cancer at anytime.

The Breast Cancer Gene We’ve all heard of the breast cancer genes but did you know men can also be born with BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes? Anyone who inherits the altered genes has a higher risk of developing breast cancer. Scientists believe that about five-to-10 per cent of all breast cancers are due to genetic mutations.

Did You Know? Breast cancer is the third most common cancer in women in Qatar, after cervical and lung cancer.

Early Detection Early detection of breast cancer improves the odds that treatment will be successful. The Qatar National Cancer Society recommends women over the age of 35 go to their doctor for yearly breast examinations.

Fact or Fiction? Using oral contraceptives increases your risk of developing breast cancer. Answer: Fiction. Data shows that using the Pill did not significantly increase the chance of getting breast cancer in women ages 35 to 64. Men with breast cancer are more likely to die than women. Answer: Fiction. Although it was once thought that men with breast cancer had a poorer prognosis, recent studies show that men and women have similar chances for survival. However, men often do not get diagnosed as early as women.

What You Can Do There are several breast cancer fundraisers in Qatar. Think Pink Qatar holds events each year, including the We Walk to Live Breast Cancer Walk, to raise money for the Qatar National Cancer Society. The We Walk to Live Breast Cancer Walk takes place Friday, October 29, 2010, on the Doha Corniche. For more information call +974 4447-8128.

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COMMUNITY

HOTLIST

Grand Feria Latina 2nd Qatar Bike Show 2010 Fri 15th: Doha Exhibition Centre. The Harley Davidson Owners Group of Qatar is inviting everyone to attend and participate in the Second “Bike Show” Competition, made possible with the cooperation of Qatar National Cancer Society. This great event’s purpose and outcome will be a fund to aid the impoverished people diagnosed with cancer. Free entrance. From 3:30 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. This event is followed by a beach party at InterContinental Doha. For more information, visit www.qatarbikeshow.com

Fri 15th: Al Anood Clubhouse, Al Jazzi 1 Compound, West Bay.

Experience a Latin-American cultural event and a gastronomic fair with lots of beautiful things to admire and buy. QR 5 entrance fee. From 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 3347-0209 or email amigas.qatar@yahoo.com

Back2Business Sun 10th: Grand Hyatt Doha. Start the

2010-2011 business year right with the biggest networking event! Get in touch with over 300 participants, as well as the German, Dutch, Italian, Australian-New Zealand and Scandinavian Business Councils in Qatar. For more information, visit www.back2businessqatar.com

Halloween Children’s Activity Class Sat 23rd: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Join Executive

Chef Mathew in creating exciting pumpkin lanterns for Halloween. Carve your own pumpkin and enjoy many yummy Halloween treats in this fun activity class for children. For kids six years and above Starts at 10:30 a.m. QR 150 per child. For more information and reservations, call 4484-8000.

Doha Garden Club Sun 3rd: Holiday Villa. All your questions or doubts about gardening in Qatar will be answered! Members receive simple straightforward advice on every aspect of gardening specifically pertaining to the Gulf. From 10:00 a.m. till 12 noon. Registration fee is QR 120, membership fee is QR 45 and for guest is QR 60. For further information visit our website: www.dohagardenclub.com or email dohagardenclub@yahoo.com and enquiry@dohagardenclub.com

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QH FEATURE

Festival The 2nd annual Doha Tribeca Film cases the is back! This five day event show s. We’ve best of Arab and international film t will be got your first look at the films tha popping your corn this year!

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The When The 2nd Annual Doha Tribeca Film Festival is in town from October 26th to October 30th.

Special Screeni ng A Throw

of Dice Don’t miss th lifetime ch is once in a ance to se e the 1929 silen t film direct ed by Franz Oste n under th e stars at Katar’s amphithea ter. The Qatar Philharmo nic Orchestra w soundtrack ill perform a mad for the film e especially by compose r Nitin Saw hney. Check DTFF website fo r screening date.

Secretariat

The thrilling, pulse-qu ickening world of thoroughbred horse racing comes to life in this story of 1973’s Triple Crown winner, owne r Penny Chenery and trainer Lucien La urin. Set against the historical backdrop of Vietnam War, the movie’s rea l intensity comes from Diane Lane’s pe rformance as a woman who leave s her city life behind to take over he r ailing father’s crumbling farm.

Benda Bilili

Popping with potent rhythms and set against a bleak ba ckdrop of near hopeless despair, thi s documentary about disabled Cong olese musicians Staff Benda Bilili de monstrates the power of art to triu mph over adversity. Not only wi ll the film make your body move , it’ll stir you emotionally as well.

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parts In one of the most conflicted ily fam n of the world, a Palestinia and ah Fat ties par l man unites riva and Hamas, Western activists, Israelis e ssiv gre pro of ups gro n eve save to ent vem in a nonviolent mo ed. troy des ng bei from his village n Julia aria ent um doc ng nni -wi ard Aw and s nes raw Bacha captures with of er pow the y nsit galvanizing inte t for figh bly cea pea to ple peo ry ordina s. extraordinary change

The Two Escobars Born in the same city in Colombia but not related, Andrés Escobar and Pablo Escobar shared a fanatical love of soccer. Andrés grew up to become one of Colombia’s most beloved players, while Pablo became the most notorious drug baron of all time. While adeptly investigating the secret marriage of crime and sports, Michael Zimbalist and Jeff Zimbalist (Favela Rising, TFF ‘05) reveal the surprising connections between the murders of Andrés and Pablo.

My Pestroika The myths and realities of the former USSR emerge in this documentary tracing the personal histories of five children who grew up during the Cold War and who today represent average citizens in modern Russia, dealing with the familiar and easily identifiable emotions that characterize all of our daily lives.

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Once Upon Our Time Unfolding like a storybook tale, this documentary traces two years in the life of 15-year-old Tunisian violin prodigy Anas Romdhani, who originally had no money with which to take lessons. Covering his discovery and mentoring by renowned violinists, he enrolls at a prestigious London music academy, becomes an international sensation and tours the world.

Shahada Set in modern Berlin, the fates of three young German-born Muslims collide as they struggle to find their place between faith and modern life in contemporary western society, caught at a crossroads where alluring liberated lifestyles conflict with deeply-rooted traditions.

Man Without a Cellphone In this endearing comedy about Palestinian- Israeli youth, director Sameh Zoabi introduces viewers to the twenty something slackers who find themselves caught between angry parents and suspicious Israelis, when all they really want to do is have fun, hang out and pick up girls. Politics aren’t completely out of the picture, but the engaging and lively personalities shine foremost in this winning, good-natured tale.

Bhutto Political biopics too often fall into either hagiography or demonization, extremes mostly avoided by this documentary about the late Benazir Bhutto, the first woman elected to rule a Muslim nation. Her life’s journey is viewed in a more reasoned tone here, balanced considerably through sharp editing, striking visuals and interviews with both family and foes.

Tamara Drewe A young newspaper columnist returns to her British village where her childhood house is being prepared for sale in this skillful adaption of the popular cartoon strip by the same name. Funny and sharp, it’s the story of someone caught between home and who they want to be, with chick-lit bestsellers, nosey neighbors, and a nose job thrown into the mix.

Certified Copy A romance that takes you on a surreal twist and turn journey. An English author’s latest book, ‘Certified Copy’, forms the backbone of the story, looking at the nature of reality. Is a copy any less valuable if you don’t know it’s a copy? Combining a love story with literature, it’s a movie that will leave you questioning what you know and why you know it.

The Mountain Awash with haunting black-andwhite images, The Mountain is a journey into the mind of a man as he spends a month in isolation at a desolate hotel. A near silent picture, this portrayal of harsh reality mixed with vivid dreamscapes will leave viewers filled with wonder about the crossroads of fact and fantasy.

The Light Thief A helpful electrician known as “Svetake” or “Mr. Light” brings illumination of all sorts to the small village caught in the midst of a revolution against a totalitarian State. With his dreams of having a son and providing cheap wind power, the electrician makes strong connections in his attempt to rewire the economic power structure of his community.

Hawi A prisoner is released on a mission to retrieve a set of documents. A man roams the city streets towing his sickly horse behind him. A group of singers gathers to compose songs. In this portrait of modern Alexandria, themes of human loss and displacement take center stage in place of a clearly defined story arc.

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SPOTLIGHT ON KNOWLEDGE

By Jessica Davey-Quantick

With Halloween at the end of October, I‘ve asked some local community experts how they’re preparing for a zombie uprisings, and what you can do to make sure you and your loved ones don’t end up craving brains.

.M. first suspected something was afoot when his third grade teacher tasted a classmate.

“She was our cursive and grammar teacher, so clearly evil. Mary Johnson put up her hand, and Mrs. Cunningham came to the back of the class with a funny stilted kind of a walk. We thought she was just helping her, and then she took a big bite out of her neck. Then we knew something was wrong,” he said. Since moving to Doha, I.M. has met others who have had zombie experiences. While they prefer to go by the pseudonyms I.M., C.J., and Ninja Steve for security reasons, together they’re preparing their compound for the inevitable. “We selected it with an eye to security. We need to make the preparations, but we don’t want to draw the neighbors’ attention to it, because when the day comes, roving hoards of humans who didn’t prepare will be more dangerous in the short term,” said I.M. “Every time we open that gate, we’re opening ourselves up to infection. Emergency room doctors, engineers, and electricians; we have a short list, based on skills. English majors aren’t high up. Paris Hilton is the first to go. We are assuming, much like social security and retirement, that we can’t count on any government to look after us. We hope for the best and prepare for the worst.

They’re lucky they live in Doha. “Qatar has very effective antizombie measures. There’s a reason the United State’s base is here,” said Ninja Steve.“ Geographically they’re pretty well isolated: they’ve got a huge desert on one side, so you’re not going to have that many zombies just wandering in. And Qataris are extremely lucky because Saluki (dogs) were originally bred as zombie hunters. It’s put Qatar light years ahead of other countries in being able to combat the zombie hoards.” The weather also helps- zombies obey the laws of physics, drying out in heat and freezing in cold. According to C.J., the best-case scenario is warm and wet- tropical zombies decompose quickly, while zombies in arctic conditions freeze and thaw. “Even if its arms and legs come off, it still keeps going,” said C.J.“It’s kind of like the energizer bunny. A rotting, brain-hungry bunny.”. Once you start tugging on the threads, the sweater quickly comes unraveled- with zombies as the cause for everything from unexplained race riots to the BP disaster (caused by a hoard of undersea zombies bumping into it). But, the Compound Crusaders are quick to point out zombies are not what you think.

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The Mo You Kn re ow

For furt her re check ading, out Max Br ooks’ b ook “The Zo m b ie Surviva l Guide ”

Could it Happen? Yes. Here’s how:

“Movies are so unrealistic. It’s like Doctors watching ER,” said I.M. “So like ‘28 Days Later’? Completely forget that. While it’s fine entertainment, don’t look to it for advice to survive the upcoming zombie apocalypse. It’d be like using Buffy the Vampire slayer as a guide to surviving the vampire outbreak.” The only thing they get right is how to kill a zombie- by smashing its brain. Everything else is more likely to get you infected than help you. “People get cocky and take unnecessary risks. It’s stupid young men playing with zombies,” said I.M. The virus can be spread through any contact with fluid- through a bite, or even through a cut or a scrape. “The hero dies,” said C.J. “From a splinter. Or a scraped knee. Don’t try to be the hero.” The best defense isn’t a good offense- it’s a pantry of canned foods and enough dynamite to blow up your stairs. “Zombies have a big weakness where their largest predator, humans, is also their food source,” said C.J. “We just have to ride it out.”

So to prepare, they’re battening down the hatches and running zombie drills, much like fire drills. They have early warning systems, including their compound security guard, whose screams would alert them it’s time to lock down. “Kids are also a great distractions for zombies,” said I.M. Preparations also come with ethical dilemmas Hollywood rarely deals with. “The liberal tradition is everyone is equal,” said C.J. “Except Zombies. They’ve sort of forfeited their rights. It might come across that we’re heartless and we’re going to be just as bad as the zombies in our own way, but we don’t eat people. Unless it’s necessary. That’s why I’m trying to lose weight.” It takes around 24 hours after exposure before the flu-like symptoms become an uncontrollable craving for brains. C.J., Ninja Steve and I.M. recommend a modified buddy-system, where everyone is responsible for putting down someone else should they be exposed. This, they say, is especially effective when spouses and loved ones are involved. “There are (naysayers in the compound), but we have plans for them.”

Toxoplasmosa gondii. A parasite that infects rats brains, but can only breed in the intestines of cats. It takes control of the rat, and makes it run towards locations where it will get eaten. And about half the human population is already infected with a version of it. Neurotoxins. Toxins that can mimic death, Romeo and Juliette (or Japanese fugu) style. Victims can be brought back with chemicals called alkaloids, but they’re left in a slow, memory less state only able to moan and perform simple tasks. One man in Haiti was buried in 1962, and was found wandering around 18 years later- brought back to work on sugar plantations. Tasty. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Mad Cow disease, human edition. It happens when we eat meat from infected cows, and makes people hallucinating, shuffling, uncoordinated drones suffering from dementia and twitching seizures. If the disease evolves to attack serotonin, our happy-making chemical, we’d be angry, shuffling drones. Or Madder Cows. Neurogenesis. Stem cells used to re-generate dead cells. Scientists are already able to re-grow the brains of comatose head trauma patients, and combined with technological freshness seals, we can almost bring back the dead. Except for what one lab, dedicated to ‘reanimation research’ discovered: the process causes the brain to die off from the outside in, killing off the cortex, the bit housing our personalities and making us nice and sane. Without it, we’re just a brain stem in a body with no thoughts, guided by impulses. Now if we decided our impulse was for brains... 35

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KNOWLEDGE

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TEDxDoha Fri 29th: Katara Cultural Village. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDxDoha

is proud to present their first event, “Fun and Important”, an evening of inspirational and entertaining talks from leading thinkers from the world of film, comedy, design and beyond. Speakers include New York-based Lebanese fashion designer, Reem Acra, and Los Angeles-based comedian, Ahmed Ahmed. For more information, visit www.tedxdoha.net

VCUQatar Presents

Doha Debates Mon 11th: Qatar Foundation. Prep your mind and get ready for some serious intellectual sparring! Motion for the session: This House believes France is right to ban the face veil. Tickets are free. For more information and to apply for tickets, visit www.dohadebates.com

Crossing Boundaries Creatively in a Global World Wed 27th: VCUQ Atrium. VCUQatar presents a lecture by Nimah Ismail Nawwab, renowned youth and women’s empowerment activist, writer, editor, lecturer and photographer. Nawwab will address the role of artists and voices in dealing with such boundaries, interspersed with a personal creative outlook on how poets and artists work to overcome set limitations. Free entrance. From 6:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.qatar.vcu.edu or call 4402-0555.

Digitally Open: Innovation and The Art of Open Access Forum Cigar Rolling Sat 23rd: Sharq Village and Spa. It’s time to embrace an open digital world. The interactive forum will address how innovation can thrive in the digital age through sharing and openness, covering topics such as digital content rights, the open cloud, open source software, openness in government, creativity and making money in an open world. Speakers from Google, Mozilla, Creative Commons, ictQATAR, Georgetown University, QSTP and Queensland University. From 9:30 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.ict.gov.qa or email events@ict.gov.qa

Tues 5th – Thurs 14th: Four Seasons Doha. For 10 days, the Library & Cigar

Lounge will host a visiting master cigar roller, or “Torcedora” from Cuba, as well as a cigar connoisseur who will enlighten guests to this extraordinary art form. Experience cigars like never before, complemented by a menu especially created for this occasion. For more information or to make a reservation, call 4494- 8888.

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SPOTLIGHT ON FOOD

With food and fun all over the city this month, we picked the brains of some of our favorite German and Austrian chefs to bring a little bit of traditional Octoberfest to your own kitchen!

Kaiserschmarrn Emperorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Pancake Jurgen Lepping, Executive Chef at the Ramada Plaza Doha, brings us this treat from his native Germany. 250 ml milk 2 eggs (separated) 25 g sugar 25 g butter (softened) 100 g plain flour 25 g raisins 2 tablespoons butter (extra)

Method Put the milk, egg yolks, sugar and butter in a blender or food processor. While the machine is running add the flour. Continue blending for 30 seconds. Add the raisins. Whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form and carefully fold the mixture into them. Melt the butter in small frying pan. Pour a quarter of the mixture into the frying pan, allow to brown and then flip to brown the other side. Keep warm while cooking the remaining pancakes. Sprinkle with caster sugar and serve with lightly whipped cream.

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Kaiser schmarr’n & Zwetschkenroester Traditional Austrian warm dessert with Plum Compote Christoph Reinthaler, Grand Hyatt Doha’s Pasty Chef, brings us a delectable dessert from Vienna, Austria. Pastry batter 120 g flour 30 g sugar pinch salt 80 g egg yolk (approx. 4 pieces) 250 mL milk 120 g egg white (approx. 4 pieces)

Method Combine flour, sugar and salt. Mix egg yolks with milk – pour over the flour and beat together. Whisk egg whites separately until they form soft peaks and fold into the batter.

Plum Compote 500 g dark plum 150 g brown sugar 500 mL water 1 cinnamon stick 3 small cloves 1 piece lemon skin

Heat a tablespoon of butter in a frying pan. Pour the batter around 15 mm high. Cook batter until it looks like a pancake. Slowly turn over and brown on both sides. Cut up the thick pancake with two forks into small pieces.

Wash plums and cut in half. Remove the pits and cut into finger thick wedges. Place in a bowl. Mix water with sugar and spices to create a syrup. Set aside.

Add some marinated raisins to the pancake.

Cut or grate large pieces of lemon skin – be careful not to grate the white of the peel. Add to plums.

Dust generously with powdered (icing) sugar

Place the fruit with the syrup and boil slowly until tender.

Stir the pieces in the pan until the sugar starts to caramelize.

Cool and serve at room temperature together with traditional Austrian dessert.

Serve warm, dusted with more icing sugar and plum compote on the side.

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SPOTLIGHT ON FOOD

Famous Salzburg Mozart Dumpling cooked in a different way with a little twist Reinhard Fuchs, Executive Chef at the Doha Marriott, brings us this traditional treat from his Austrian village, Michelbach, about 80km from Vienna. Cheese Dough 250 grams Philadelphia cream cheese 80 grams butter 150 grams flour 1 pc. egg 1 tsp. vanilla 1 pc. grated lemon skin salt Marzipan Dough 30 grams pistachio 30 grams icing sugar 75 grams marzipan Stuffing Dry Plums Mixture 50 grams nougat 50 grams dark chocolate 50 grams butter 1 pc. grated orange skin and juice 12 pcs. dry plums Covering of the dumpling 200 grams grated almonds Icing sugar Sauces Vanilla sauce Raspberry sauce

Method For cheese dough – mix together grated lemon skin, cheese, butter, egg and flour, form a dough and cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 1 hour in a cold temperature. For marzipan dough – mix grated pistachio, icing sugar and finely grated marzipan, form a dough, set aside. For the mixture to stuff the plums – remove the seed from the plums to make a hole. Set aside. Melt the dark chocolate. Meanwhile, cream butter to make it fluffy. Add melted chocolate to the butter. Then mix in grated orange skin and juice. Set aside. For dumpling coating, roast a little bit grated almonds with icing sugar. Take the plums and put chocolate misture inside the center of the plum. Put plastic wrap on a clean table and roll out the marzipan dough in to a big square about three mm thick. Cut 12 pieces. Take the plums and cover each individual plum with small squares of marzipan dough. Set aside. Roll out cheese dough in to a square three mm thick. Wrap plums with cheese dough. Boil wrapped plums for 10 minutes in water. Cool. Finally, roll each one with roasted grated almond mixture. Serve with vanilla and raspberry sauce

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FOOD

HOTLIST

Chinese Food Festival

Thai Barbecue Wed 13th: Grand Hyatt Doha. Cool weather is just around the corner, so prepare for the upcoming BBQ season in Isaan, bursting with fragrant Thai flavours. Enjoy the seasonal flavours that winter has to offer, all cooked to perfection on the grill. QR 290 including free flowing beverage. From 7:00 p.m. till 1:00 a.m. For reservations or more details, call 4448-1250.

Fri 1st – Fri 22nd: Doha Marriott. To celebrate the Chinese National Day, Chef Yip and his team have prepared many specialties from all the regions of China at the Asia Live! For more information and reservations, call 4429-8499 or email DineMarriottDoha@marriott.com

Vino Buffet Daily: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Taste a selection of wines from the Vino Buffet and enjoy your selections throughout your dinner. From 6:30 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. QR 250 per person. For reservations, call 4484-8000.

French Vino and Cheese

Skewers Promotion

Thurs 21st – Sat 30th: Oryx Rotana.

Sept 11 – Sun 31st: Mövenpick Hotel Doha. A selection of succulent

Head down to The Cellar and let the nights speak French! Saint Albray, Munster, Port Salute, Tomme de Savois, Saint Nectaire, Fourme D”Ambert are just a few of the names you can expect. Served with home baked walnut bread and grapes, it will surely make you fall in love with France all over again. Special days only for connoisseurs. For more information and reservations, call 4402-3333.

and juicy pieces of meat, chicken, prawns have been spiced and marinated to ignite your culinary taste buds. Choose from the specially designed menu and we will grill them to your liking. This offer is available for lunch and dinner at the Seasons restaurant and the Piano Piano bar. For reservations and more information please call 4429-1111.

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QH SENSATION LOOK

By Sydnee Bryant

Puffy sleeves and low necklines usually scream one of two things: beer wench or cheesy Halloween costume. But Bavarian-bred Nina Heidenreich finds ways to ensure the traditional Bavarian dress stays classy. In honour of Oktoberfest, we catch up with the designer who managed to infuse authentic Bavarian style with a Middle Eastern twist.

uring this year’s Oktoberfest, which marks the 200th anniversary of the event, don’t be surprised if you happen to run into a lovely lady or two in a Qatariinspired hybrid of classic Bavarian style and Indian Sari silk. Bavarian dresses, known as Dirndls, are a big part of the annual celebration. Designer Nina Heidenreich’s sales increase dramatically in Munich directly prior to Oktoberfest, proving that many revelers chose to party in style. “(Oktoberfest is a) big melting pot of different nations celebrating in a peaceful way,” Heidenreich said. She finds inspiration for her designs from the variety of Dirndl seen at each Oktoberfest. Born in Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany, Heidenreich moved to Vienna as a teenager and identifies herself as an Austrian with Bavarian roots. She moved to Qatar to play violin in the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Heidenreich began designing dresses shortly after she arrived in Qatar two years ago. “When I moved here, I was impressed by the creativity of the local women, how they [adorn] their Abayas with rhinestones and stitchery,” Heidenreich said. “I wanted to create something “cross-cultural,” with the colourful silk fabrics and the traditional Bavarian style.” She found a tailor with 40 years experience in handling high quality fabrics to help her bring her designs to life. “His experiences makes the cooperation between us easy,” Heidenreich said. Dirndls are generally all made in a traditional style; it is the colour and embroidery on each Dirndl that makes each dress unique, says Heidenreich. Customers can custom design their Dirndl by choosing the colour, neckline and length. Custommade Dirndls should be ordered in advance because custom fitting and detailed craftsmanship take time. Women usually wear Dirndls at traditional Bavarian and Austrian events like Oktoberfest. Due to the high quality of the fabric, her designs can also be worn at weddings and formal events. Heidenreich’s love of fashion started at an early age. “Fortunately I was born in a designer family which supports my every move,” Heidenreich said. “My part of the business is finding new fabrics and accessories, and the communication with

the tailor here in Doha. This is more fun than work to me. The main part of the business, making patterns, marketing and customer service is done by my family in Bavaria.” Heidenreich devotes most of her time to the violin. Her free time is spent dreaming up new designs, picking out fabrics and colours, and collaborating with her tailor to ensure her creative visions spin into reality. “I love to find the perfect combination of wonderful fabric and ornamentation that I can get here in Doha,” Heidenreich stated. Traditionally, Dirndls are made of cotton. Heidenreich’s designs are made with Indian Sari silk, making her designs unique. Since there is currently no market in Qatar for her dresses, Heidenreich sells her designs mostly in Bavaria and Austria, in addition to selling them through her website. Unlike many designers, Heidenreich says, she does not aspire to have her dresses in every store on the planet. “I want to sell exclusive dresses. Customers should be aware that every Dirndl is a unique masterpiece and we have only a few in stock.” Seeing a woman on the street wearing one of her dresses is always a moment of pride for her. “I’m always very happy that my customer feels comfortable.” For more information, or to order your own, visit www.ninah.info.

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QH SENSATIONS LIVE

By Jessica Davey-Quantick

Four months ago I started on a journey, beyond space and time. I left my fast-food drenched home and entered: the Slim n Lite zone.

t started with me trapped and sweaty inside a dress. With the top clenched around my arms and refusing to go back over my head, my belly jiggling like a truly unfortunate bowlful of jelly in the mirror at H&M as I twisted and shimmied in shame, I knew it was time for a change. Like so many Doha- transplants, I’d succumbed to the lure of rich food and absolutely no physical activity. Walking? Never! Not to mention a period of time where I wasn’t home enough to grocery shop, let alone cook, and my office became a dumping ground of canned soup on the corner of my desk for late nights and one too many orders of KFC. A change had to be made, but I needed to have all responsibility removed. I clearly could not be trusted.

Slim n Lite boxes were as close as I could get. The concept was pretty simple: every day a box would arrive at my office. Inside would be my food for the next day. Every few weeks, I’d have meetings with a nutritionist who’d weigh and measure me, to determine how I was doing and what needed to be changed. At the beginning, the boxes were positively luxurious. With pasta and mashed potatoes and dessert, it didn’t feel like a diet at all. There was pizza. And chocolate. Surely it’s not a diet if there is cheesecake involved? But somehow, that month, I lost over five KG. They recommend at least half an hour of physical activity each day. I upped that to a split workout of an hour each morning and another each night- first through a program at Six Senses Village and Spa and later on my

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only route to skinny redemption. With Slim n Lite, it wasn’t like that. The boxes were balanced, with fruit, vegetables, salads, meat, dairy, carbs and dessert. Even when we started ratcheting it up a notch, cutting back on the carbs and increasing the protein, I still didn’t feel like this was something to be gotten through. It just felt like I was eating, and that was that.

That was new to me. A lifetime as the “fat friend” had taught me that I was not socially allowed to eat. Order a regular soda? Scandal. Supersize? Prepare for whispered comments of disgust (if only in your own head). And that, managers and dieticians at Slim n Lite say, is what they wanted to change- not just what was going in my mouth, but my whole outlook on food.

But I was losing! Ever few weeks I’d go in and the tape measure would come out. I’d go down a cm, down a KG. Then one week: disaster. I plateaued. I didn’t go down. I didn’t move. I wanted to curl up in a fatty ball and cry. But the nutritionist was lovely- she reassured me this was normal, and with a few clicks of her mouse adjusted the diet to get me over the hump without me even noticing it. There was support there, and an understanding that sometimes we all have bad weeks. Sometimes we go on holiday, sometimes we have to go to lunch with colleagues, sometimes we just screw up and eat a french fry and that’s ok. It’s how we bounce back that matters. They don’t just weigh you; they measure you. They analyze your fat content. And the friendly receptionist and nutritionist is always ready to chime in with ‘you’re looking great!’ before you even step on the scale- and somehow, you start to trust and believe that. They’re looking at more than just the number on the scale; they’re tracking how you feel, muscle content, fat mass, and how your pants fit.

Not so much a diet, it’s a healthy eating kick in the pants that for many can become long term solution. Pricing is around what you’d pay for groceries and take-aways every month anyway. Slim n Lite a quick solution to the diet dilemma that is Doha. For me, it pounded a lot of my neurosis to dust. Usually, I’m a person who, when trying to eat healthy, will mentally destroy myself second guessing every morsel I put in my mouth, agonizing over an extra drop of milk or scoop of peanut butter. I feel like if I’m enjoying what I’m eating I’m cheating. But when it comes so neatly labeled in a box, it’s simple: I am allowed, guilt-free, to eat that chocolate filled croissant, that serving of pasta or that bit of rice. Somehow, over time, my attitude towards food started to change. I got far too excited when a pear would show up in the box, and would crave an apple or a bit of chicken instead of a Big Mac or a can of Pringles. I know, I was flabbergasted too. I started to notice how I felt after food- when I did cheat, I felt lethargic, and like I had an overgrown kitten sitting in my lap. But more importantly, it taught me to actually eat. Often on diets I’d feel like I was punishing my body with a cycle of dietary self-flagellation as the

So four months later I’m back at H&M. I’m back in the dressing room, confronted with yet another cute summer dress. I look at it like I’m about to do battle. I finger the material; I contemplate the ramifications of its stretch-osity. I wonder why on earth they always seem to turn the heat up in changing areas because I’m always sweaty and annoyed when I try on clothing. I slip it off the hanger, take a deep breath, and tug. And this time it fits. 47

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Escaping to fantastic happening destinations around the world does wonders. Here are some

REASONS TO World Architecture Festival

FLY

Nov 3rd – 5th: Spain. Get ready to

be wowed with architectural wonders that will pave the way to a beautifully constructed future. With over a thousand from 80 countries, this is surely a massive event wherein you get ideas from all sides of the world. For more information, visit www.worldarchitecturefestival.com

INDEX Nov 8th – 11th: Dubai. Be inspired

with innovations on design and even services on the event’s 20th anniversary this year! Get yourself involved with design competitions, industry-leading conferences, practical workshops and beautiful installations! For more information, visit www.indexexhibition.com

F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Nov 12th – 14th: Abu Dhabi.The race is on with the fast and the furious! Catch the action from the speed demons at this year’s race. For more information, visit www.yasmarinacircuit.com

Race of Champions Nov 27th - 28th: Germany. The stage is set for the fastest drivers to battle it out on the speedway! This year’s driver line-up includes Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, Alain Prost and Sébastien Loeb. For more information, drop by www.raceofchampions.com

Abu Dhabi Art Nov 4th – 7th: Abu Dhabi. Being the modern crossroads of culture and trade, Abu Dhabi art is the platform for modern and contemporary art. It’s a new-model curated art fair that brings together an exclusive collection of high-level art galleries infused with emerging galleries from different parts of the globe. For more information, check out www.abudhabiartfair.ae

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS

WTA CHAMPIONSHIPS DOHA 2010 T he WTA Championships is the crème de la crème of professional women’s tennis tournaments, with the world’s top eight singles player and top four doubles teams from the WTA Tour 2010 Season competing .The tournament is the final event in the WTA tour and showcases the very best tennis players in the world. With over 4.45 million dollars in prize money up for grabs, this championship draws premiere competitors at the top of their games.

The WTA Championships – Doha 2010 take place October 26 – 31 at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha. This is the third year in a row Qatar has hosted this prestigious event. Next year Doha will pass the torch to Istanbul, Turkey, who will hold the championship from 2011-2013.

What is the WTA Championships Doha 2010? Singles players and doubles teams compete throughout the WTA Tour season for a chance to qualify for the WTA Championships. Players accumulate points during the season in various tournaments and the four Grand Slams (Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open). Eventually, this group of finely honed athletes is whittled down to the top eight singles players and top four doubles teams. These players earn the chance to compete for their share of 4.45 million dollars in prize money.

How the Championship Works The singles event at the WTA Championships will feature eight players divided into two teams of four: a white team and a maroon team for the colours of the Qatari flag. The two groups will compete in a round robin style against each player in their group. The top two players of each group will go the final phase of competition. In the semi-finals, the first-placed woman from one group will compete against the second-ranked woman from the other group. The winners of those respective matches will advance to the final. All matches are played to best-of-three-sets.

DAY & DATE

TIME

MATCHES

Tue 26th

5 p.m.

Round Robin

Wed 27th

5 p.m.

Round Robin

Thurs 28th

5 p.m.

Round Robin

Fri 29th

5 p.m.

Round Robin

Sat 30th

3 p.m.

Semifinals

Sun 31st

6 p.m.

Finals

The Fun Zone Fun times await in the Public Village! Kids can enjoy inflatable castles, a boxing ring and an obstacle course. A host of entertainers, including jugglers, stilt walkers and mascots will keep the fun times rolling. Between matches, check out the shows at the Public Village Stage, which include a bubble show and an illusionist. Parents and kids alike will love the walk-through Souq, featuring traditional arts and handmade crafts.

How to Follow the Tournament Programs for the WTA Championships – Doha 2010 will be available on the first day of the tournament at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. You can also follow the action on the official website of the Qatar Tennis Federation at www.qatartennis.org

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Autograph Signing Session s during the Meet famous tennis player t will take tha s sion ses ing autograph sign s. Times place during the championship and at ine onl ted and dates will be pos and nis Ten al tion rna Inte the Khalifa GENERAL TICKETS Squash Complex. Upper A, B, C Middle A, C

Tue 26th

Wed 27th

Thurs 28th

Fri 29th

Sat 30th

Sun 31st

Upper A, B, C

Middle A, C

100

Middle & Lower

150

190

215

Middle + Lower VIP access

335

400

440

465

When And Where You Can Buy Your Tickets Tickets will be available from September 26 till the October 25 at designated stands in Villagio, and Landmark and from October 5 to October 25 at designated stands in City Center. Tickets will be sold from 10:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:00 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased online. Log onto www.qatartennis.org for more detailed information.

Ticket Information and Prices

VIP BOX

SEASON

QR 3,900 per seat for the week 5 seat VIP Corporate Box

19,500

6 seat VIP Corporate Box

23,400

10 seat VIP Corporate Box

39,000

12 seat VIP Corporate Box

46,800

All tickets, except for ground passes, grant access to Centre Court. Ground passes provide access to complex only. Lower Sections and Middle B have reserved numbered seating. Middle A and C and Upper stands donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have numbered seating. Allocation is on first come first served basis. For the first three days (October 26th, 27th and 28th) Middle A and Upper A tickets, and Middle C and Upper C tickets, will be sold as one ticket category; therefore carriers of these tickets can sit on their respective Upper or Middle stands on a first come first served basis. Prices range from QR 30 to QR 335. VIP boxes are available from QR 19,500 to QR 46,800.

VIP Box provides with the following benefits: VIP Corporate Box with five (5), six (6), ten (10) or twelve (12) seats for the duration of the tournament. Complimentary food and drink at the exclusive Qatar Open 2010 VIP Village. Complimentary Tournament programs for all guests. Complimentary Corporation name plaque at the VIP Corporate Box. Complimentary VIP Parking passes and complimentary Valet Parking (two (2) for each five or six seat VIP Corporate Box and three (3) for each ten or twelve seat VIP Corporate Box)

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SPORTS

HOTLIST FOOTBALL IS BACK!

Qatar Stars League is set to play all month! Check out QH online for updated game information. Log on to www.qsl.com.qa to find out more about each football club.

Day & Date Fri 1st

Mon 4th

Tue 5th

Fri 15th

Sat 16th

Sun 17th

Thurs 21st

Fri 22nd

Sat 23rd

Wed 27th

Thurs 28th

Teams

Time

Stadium

Khor

Rayyan

6:00 p.m.

Al Khor

Ahli

Kharaitiyat

8:00 p.m.

Arabi

Sadd

Ahli

6:00 p.m.

Sadd

Gharafa

Khor

6:00 p.m.

Gharafa

Sailiya

Rayyan

8:15 p.m.

Rayyan

Wakrah

Arabi

6:00 p.m.

Wakrah

Umm Salal

Kharaitiyat

6:00 p.m.

Qatar

Lekhwiya

8:15 p.m.

Qatar

Khor

Kharaitiyat

5:30 p.m.

Khor

Gharafa

Rayyan

7:30 p.m.

Gharafa

Arabi

Lekhwiya

5:30 p.m.

Arabi

Umm Salal

Sadd

7:30 p.m.

Qatar

Wakrah

Sailiya

5:30 p.m.

Wakrah

Qatar

Ahli

7:30 p.m.

Qatar

Sadd

Wakrah

5:30 p.m.

Sadd

Lekhwiya

Ahli

7:30 p.m.

Gharafa

Qatar

Arabi

5:30 p.m.

Qatar

Sailiya

Khor

7:30 p.m.

Rayyan

Umm Salal

5:30 p.m.

Rayyan

Kharaitiyat

Gharafa

7:30 p.m.

Sadd

Wakrah

Ahli

5:30 p.m.

Wakrah

Khor

Lekhwiya

5:30 p.m.

Khor

Rayyan

Arabi

7:45 p.m.

Rayyan

Kharaitiyat

Sailiya

5:30 p.m.

Sadd

Qatar

7:30 p.m.

Sadd

Gharafa

Umm Salal

5:30 p.m.

Gharafa

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ENTERTAINMENT

Ed Hardy’s Fashion Weekend

Fri 1st: W Doha. Come experience the high society world of fashion, and see the newest additions to Ed Hardy’s eclectic fashion collection. This is the ideal chance to relax in style while surrounded by some Ed Hardy signature models. Jeremy Jackson will also be attending and endorsing Ed Hardy’s newest clothing line. From 9:00 p.m. till 2:00 a.m. For more information, call 4453-5135.

Rhythm & Blues at Habanos

Fri 1st, 15th, 29th: Ritz-Carlton Doha. United Rhythm Band is an English/ American Rhythm & Blues Band, including band members Alan Burn on guitar, Chuck Laney on bass, and Henry Morton on drums and lead vocals. They perform hits from artists such as Jimi Hendricks, Eric Clapton, Santana, The Doobie Brothers, BB King, Bob Marley, Brian Adams, Stevie Wonder and other well-known artists. This event takes place 8:30 p.m. till 1:00 a.m. For more information and reservations, call 4484-8000.

Romanian Night

Tues 5th: Doha Marriott. Groove to the musical stylings of the DJ as the best of Romanian rhythms are mixed and mashed with current House, Folk, and Pop hits. For more information, call 4429-8444 after 8:00 p.m. or email PearlLoungeDoha@marriott.com

French Wednesday

Wed 6th: W Doha. Get your French accent on and ready your avant-garde wardrobe, because W is bringing a taste of Paris to Doha. If you want to enjoy an evening infused with chic elements or just want the opportunity to discuss existentialism then W’s Crystal Lounge is the perfect place for you. French Wednesday runs from 7:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. For more information, call 4453-5135.

Monthly Vino Club Meeting

Mon 11th: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Enjoy a variety of cheese and canapés prepared by Chef John in conjunction with exclusive vinos, supported by QDC, from 7:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. This event is for members only. The membership fee is QR 3,000 for couples and QR 1,500 for singles. For more information and reservations, call 4484-8000.

Classic Dance Hits

Tues 12th: Doha Marriott. Heat up the dance floor with the hottest mash-ups! Dance to mixes of dance hits from the last four decades. For more information, call 4429-8444 after 8:00 p.m. or email PearlLoungeDoha@marriott.com

Dine and Dance

Fri 15th, 29th: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Enjoy great food, great company and the serene views of Doha’s city skyline while you dance the night away at La Mer! Start the evening with a pre-cocktail in La Mer Vino Bar followed by a three course meal specially prepared by Chef de Cuisine John Nash while you enjoy the Latin rhythms of the band. This is a great night to enjoy with your loved one or with friends for only QR 285 per person. For more information and reservations, call 4484-8000.

Laughter Factory

Sun 17th – Mon 18th: Shehrazad, Ramada Plaza. Come and enjoy the best of international stand-up comedy, featuring world-class comedians from the Comedy Store in London. Guests are guaranteed a giggle! QR 110 per person, which includes one free drink. For more information and reservations, call 4428-1555.

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Dr. Gabs

Sun 17th – Sat 30th: W Doha. If your blues and jazz sentiments are feeling a little neglected, then come visit Dr Gabs. The king of bluesy soul-filled jazz is returning to provide Doha with another taste of his eclectic musical personality. Don’t miss this chance to satiate the senses and relax in style with the coolest doctor around. For more information, call 4453-5135.

Latin Night

Tues 19th: Doha Marriott. Experience a hot night that features great mixes of Salsa, Merengue, Pachata and Reggaeton music. For more information, call 4429-8444 after 8:00 p.m. or email PearlLoungeDoha@marriott.com

Full Moon Party

Fri 22nd: W Doha. Take in the soothing sounds of Karl Jefferson music and enjoy a full moon party at Wahm. Dress up, blend in, and enjoy. From 9:00 p.m. till 2:00 a.m. For more information, call 4453-5323.

Quiz Night

Mon 25th: Shehrazad, Ramada Plaza. Bring along your team of six to take part in Doha’s favourite Quiz Night. No entry free and great prizes to be won. Why not get your competitive hat on and come along and have some fun? For more information, call 4428-1555.

Old School & RnB Night

Tues 26th: Doha Marriott. Get your groove on with the best urban dance hits from the past two decades. For more information, call 4429-8444 after 8:00 p.m. or email PearlLoungeDoha@marriott.com

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ENTERTAINMENT O.T.T. – Orion Travel & Tourism

Halloween at Paloma

Fri 29th: InterContinental Doha. Dress up in your best costume and celebrate Halloween in Paloma with unlimited free drinks for ladies from 10:00 p.m. until late with DJ Shadi on the decks. For more information, call 4484-4444 or 4484-4745 or email Paloma@icdoha.com

Pacha Ibiza

Fri 29th: W Doha. Put on your favourite face, dress up, step out, and embrace the spooky playful elements of W’s Yelloween extravaganza. If the opportunity to bust out your ideal costume idea isn’t enough to get you out of the house, just think of the boisterous beats of DJ Pacha Ibiza. Come showcase your creative costume abilities and become the ultimate rave zombie. From 9:00 p.m. till 2:00 a.m. For more information, call 4453-5135.

Salsa under the Starlight

Sun 31st: InterContinental Doha. Experience a night under the stars for a dinner buffet featuring various cuisines of Latin America, with live entertainment from a four-piece Colombian Band. Dance the night away as DJ Mido plays until the early hours! For more information, call 4484-4444 or 4484-4745 or email Paloma@icdoha.com

Halloween on the Cool Wet Pool

Sun 31st: W Doha. Take your Halloween celebration to the next level with W’s contemporary pool party paradise that combines costumes with the cool contours of W’s swimming haven. Come relax, dress up, and represent your favourite alter ego. From 9:00 p.m. till 2:00 a.m. For more information, call 4453-5135.

It’s Halloween!

Sun 31st: Sharq Village and Spa. Have a memorable Halloween experience at Al Dana Restaurant and Cigar Lounge! For more information and reservations, call 4425-6666.

It’s Hallow’s Eve!

Sun 31st: Sheraton Doha. Get downright spooky and enjoy at the perfect place to celebrate Halloween with friends and colleagues! This event takes place from 5:00 p.m. till 1:00 a.m. For more information, call 4485-4556.

Salsa Night

Sundays: InterContinental Doha. Heat up and dance floor and ignite the Latin passion! Salsa night starts at 10:00 p.m. For more information, call 4484-4444 or 4484-4745 or email Paloma@icdoha.com

Sundays: Ramada Plaza. The hotel and Orion Bar welcome its colleagues from the Travel, Tourism & Hotel Industry to an evening of live entertainment, networking and lots of surprises. Take advantage of this night to relax from the daily pressures of the industry and have fun while you meet and greet new people from the same industry. Register on the evening to be notified of upcoming events and promotions at Ramada Plaza. For more information and reservations, call 4428-1555.

Hear it! Live it! Love it!

Sundays: Doha Marriott. Feel the Heat of a Lebanese Night featuring live performances by Jameel & Fadi from 10:00 p.m. onwards. Reserve a table and come early to receive complimentary oriental tidbits. For more information, call 4429-8444 after 8:00 p.m. or email PearlLoungeDoha@marriott.com

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Mondays: Doha Marriott. DJ Joe Mitri welcomes all cadies and couples at the Pearl Lounge Club. Ladies receive a free welcome drink when entering before 11:30 p.m. Open from 9:00 p.m. till late. For more information, call 4429-8444 after 8:00 p.m. or email PearlLoungeDoha@marriott.com

LAVA: Hot Weeks

Mondays to Saturdays: InterContinental Doha. Fire up your week with a different theme each night! Monday: Stand up comedy night with open mic; Tuesday: Diva Night; Wednesday: Buena Vista Social Club; Friday: LAVA Italia; and Saturday: Jazz night with Doha Jazz. For more information, call 4484-4079 or 4484-4444 or email lava@icdoha.com

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Champion’s League Football

Tuesdays to Wednesdays: InterContinental Doha. Live screening of Champion’s League Football on with drink specials at Paloma. For more information, call 4484-4444 or 4484-4745 or email Paloma@icdoha.com

Ya Habibi

Wednesdays: Doha Marriott. A night that is a definite must for all Arabic music lovers. DJ Imran is the pioneer of Arabic dance remixes and brings you the weekly Oriental Night Fever! Open from 9:00 p.m. till late. For more information, call 4429-8444 after 8:00 p.m. or email PearlLoungeDoha@marriott.com

Kiss ‘N Fly

Wednesdays: W Doha. Get on board with W’s extravagant ladies night and relax in the lounge’s sapphire chic atmosphere with enticing complimentary cocktails. Grab your boarding pass and fly away in W’s cool musical ambience where mysterious surprises await. Ladies will receive two complimentary drinks. Kiss ‘N Fly starts at 9:00 p.m. For more information, call 4453-5135.

Ladies Night

Wednesdays: InterContinental Doha. Paint the town red with your girlfriends and enjoy unlimited free drinks! Starts at 10:00 p.m. For more information, call 44844444 or 4484-4745 or email Paloma@icdoha.com

DJ Joelle Atkins

Wednesdays to Fridays: W Doha. Crystal Lounge invites you to come and experience the musical eclecticism of DJ Joelle Atkins who will be creating contemporary rhythms and uniquely styled sound sensations. From 10:30 p.m. till 2:45 a.m. For more information, call 4453-5323.

DJ Karl Jefferson

Wednesdays to Fridays: W Doha. Wahm invites you to cool your heels and fire up your imagination at its comfy, cozy cabanas. Karl Jefferson will spin modern lounge tunes in the funky, cool poolside lounge from 8:30 p.m. till 1:45 a.m. For more information, call 4453-5323.

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ENTERTAINMENT Weekend Sports

Saturdays to Sundays: InterContinental Doha. Early opening on to show Live English Premier League Football with drink specials and extended happy hours at Paloma. For more information, call 4484-4444 or 4484-4745 or email Paloma@icdoha.com

Piano Bar

Daily: MĂśvenpick Hotel Doha. The EuroAmerican-inspired bar with a modern yet cosy atmosphere, allows you to relax and enjoy an after-work drink, meet with colleagues and friends and listen to fine piano tunes. A carefully selected list of beverages and bar food is on offer. Open from 5:00 p.m. till 1:00 a.m. For more information, call 4429-1111.

La Noche Latina

Thursdays: Sharq Village and Spa. Sway to Latin every weekend! Tantalize your senses with live music performed by Resident DJ, who will offer lively music of South America, while our chef conjures up delicious barbecued tapas. La Noche Latina starts at 9:00 p.m. For more information and reservations, call 4425-6666.

Fusion Nights

Thursdays and Fridays: Doha Marriott. Pearl Loungeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resident DJ Joe Mitri heats up the dance floor and makes everyone grooving and partying to the latest House, R&B, Pop and Arabic tunes he belts out on the decks! Open from 9:00 p.m. till late. For more information, call 4429-8499 after 8:00 p.m. or email PearlLoungeDoha@marriott.com

Cinema under the Stars

Fridays: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Enjoy the warm evenings of October whilst sitting back and relaxing in the lush gardens of Lagoon Terrace overlooking the big movie screen showing all-time classics such as Love Actually, Braveheart, Spiderman and Titanic. Tickets include a drink on arrival, live cooking station and popcorn throughout the evening. Starts at 6:30 p.m. from October 8 onwards. For more information and reservations, call 4484-8000.

Bollywood Nights

Saturdays: Doha Marriott. Bollywood meets Hollywood at the Pearl Lounge! Enjoy current and classic Bollywood hits mixed with a touch of House, R&B, and memorable Pop expertly mixed by top Indian DJs. For more information, call 4429-8444 after 8:00 p.m. or email PearlLoungeDoha@marriott.com

Chavela Trio Latino Band Daily: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Habanos introduces Chavela Trio direct from Colombia. In the hands of these experts, the Latin beat is sure to keep you moving all night long. Entrance is free but please bring ID. From 8:30 p.m. till 1:00 a.m. For more information and reservations, call 4484-8000.

Jazz Your Life Up!

Daily: Oryx Rotana. Live the sounds of Bourbon Street Jazz & Blues and enjoy refined Asian fusion-inspired cuisine composed of tidbits and a selection of main courses from the land and from the sea at the exclusive and elite Jazz Club. Enjoy the U-TURN band live music five days a week from Monday to Friday, as they will jazz up your life starting 9:00 pm. Booking is required. Dress code: smart casual. For more information and bookings, call 4402-3333.

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RESTAURANT PROMOTIONS Kashmir Food Specialties

Sun 10th – Fri 29th: Doha Marriott. Kashmir cuisine is famous for the gracious use of spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, saffron, which give special taste and aroma to the food of this Indian region. The specialty chefs will transport you into a unique dining experience and tantalize your taste buds. For more information and reservations, call 4429-8499 or email DineMarriottDoha@marriott.com

Vino Dinner Affair

Wed 13th: Grand Hyatt Doha. Enjoy an enchanting evening of best friends, sumptuous food and fabulous wines. The Vino Dinner Affair will be a delight for those who want to explore Italian vino Nuschese paired with delectable dishes. QR 420 per person, including vino. For reservations or more details, call 4448-1270.

Antipasti Specialties

Sun 3rd – Sun 24th: Doha Marriott. Antipasti literally means “ before the pasta” and is the appetizer or hors d’oeuvre course. Traditional antipasti include cured meats, olives, roasted garlic, pepperoncini, mushrooms, anchovies, artichoke hearts, and various cheeses, such as provolone or mozzarella, usually topped off with olive oil. Indulge in a typically Italian buffet at All’ Aperto. For more information and reservations, call 4429-8499 or email DineMarriottDoha@marriott.com

Thai Cooking Class

Mon 4th & 11th; Tues 5th & 12th: Grand Hyatt Doha. Take a culinary trip to Thailand by joining Isaan’s Thai cooking classes conducted by Chef Supattra Panyasombat from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. Learn how to prepare the most popular Thai dishes with indigenous spices and produce. The participation fee of QR 180 includes all ingredients, recipes and a light lunch after the class. For table booking or more details, call 4448-1250.

John Nash Cooking Masterclass

Fri 8th: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Let Chef John take you through the planning and preparation of a great menu you can present to your family and friends at home. Each class will include a three-course menu, focusing on basic fine dining, cooking techniques, proper equipment needs, and plate presentation. The class starts at 10:30 a.m., followed by a three-course lunch. QR 265 per person per class. For reservations, call 4484-8000.

Lobster Promotion

Sat 9th – Thurs 28th: InterContinental Doha. Savour fresh imported lobster from all over the world in different types of cooking such as steamed, buttered, stir-fried and thermidore while enjoying a stunning view of the ocean and Doha’s Skyline with a table on the terrace. For more information, call 4484-4444 or email fishmarket@icdoha.com

The Art of Cocktail Making

Fri 24th: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Join the Habanos’ team and learn how to make some of the most exciting combinations of flavours of famous Italian pre-dinner cocktails such as Philip, Rosalinda, El Matador cocktails. QR 225 per person. Cocktail shaking starts at 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 4484-8000.

Moroccan Festival

Wed 27th – Sat 30th: Sharq Village and Spa. Savour an exciting blend of Mediterranean and Arabic tastes of the senses. Guest Chef Hassan Bouhout will offer the best-loved Moroccan dishes, such as couscous, plumped semolina grains served with a variety of toppings, tajine (lamb with apricots), bisteeya (a delectable three-layer pie which is both savoury and sweet wrapped with the thinnest of pastry), mechoui (tender roasted lamb) and djaj msharmel (succulent roasted chicken cooked with olives and lemon). For more information and reservations, call 4425-6666.

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Sun 31st: Sheraton Doha. Spend Hollow’s eve at the Waterhole and be treated to lots of specials and surprises! From 5:00 p.m. till 1:00 a.m. For more information, call 4485-4556 or visit www.sheraton.com/doha

Espresso Business Lunch

Sundays to Thursdays: Four Seasons Doha. Sublime Italian cuisine just footsteps away from the water’s edge, with a private terrace and elegant private dining room. Try the two or three-course offering! Espresso Business Lunch runs from 12:00 noon till 3:00 p.m. For more information, call 4494-8888

Italian Night

Mondays: Mövenpick Hotel Doha. Savour the delicacies of the Italian cuisine. Choose from a wide array of antipasti, live pasta station, pizzas and Italian cheese and get a sense of “La Dolce Vita”. Open from 6:30 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. For more information, call 449-1111.

Meat the Grills

Theme Nights at the Café Restaurant

Mondays, Wednesdays to Saturdays: InterContinental Doha. Enjoy a different theme every night of the week from 7:00 p.m. till 11:30 p.m. Saturdays are Seafood night; Mondays usher in a Far Eastern buffet with specialties from Thailand, China, Japan and Malaysia; Wednesdays offer South Indian cuisine; and Thursdays offer up Phoenician night with Lebanese specialties. Fridays offer the Friday Brunch from 12:30 p.m. till 4:00 p.m. All prices include a house beverage. For more information, call 4484-4919.

Curry Night

Wednesdays: Mövenpick Tower and Suites. With a tantalizing buffet featuring ten kinds of meat, seafood and vegetarian curries from green to red, mild to spicy, the selection will enliven your palate with all the flavours that true curry lovers really want. QR 115 per person. Reservations are essential. For more information, call 4496-6600.

Churrasco Brazilian Barbecue

Mondays and Tuesdays: InterContinental Doha. Eat as much mixed grill as you can Wednesdays: Four Seasons Doha. Enjoy a and discover your Mediterranean limits! festive experience with family and friends. Get to enjoy an open buffet with fresh Meat, fish and chicken are slowly roasted cold mezze and salad complemented with on skewers over open fire pits and served desserts. QR 135 per person. From 6:30 p.m. directly from the grill by the Brazilian till 11:00 p.m. For more information, call “passadors” (meat servers) for guests to 4484-4074 or email Mykonos@icdoha.com select their choice of meat. Join the festive “churrascaria”! The fun starts at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call 4494-8888.

Power Luncheons: A Deal Clincher

Mondays to Saturdays: Sharq Village and Spa. Seal the deal in 60 minutes over a power lunch at Al Dana, as the award winning culinary team offers a three-course set menu. QR 150 per person, including a non-alcoholic beverage. For more information and reservations, call 4425-6666.

Fisherman’s Night

Wednesdays: Sharq Village and Spa. Take your pick from the best that Neptune’s Kingdom has to offer, including an extensive seafood buffet and non-alcoholic beverages at Al Dana. QR 320 per person. Fisherman’s Night starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information and reservations, call 4425-6666.

All about Lemon Grass

Tuesdays: Doha Marriott. Special, elegant, and absolutely delicious, Lemon Grass is known for its specific citrus taste but also for its healthy virtues. The chef uses it in all kinds of succulent recipes from all over South-East Asia and will make you want to come for more. Full of flavours, it will warm you from the inside. For more information and reservations, call 4429-8499 or email DineMarriottDoha@marriott.com

Asian Night

Wednesdays: Mövenpick Hotel Doha. Take a culinary tour of Asia and discover mouth-watering Peking duck, Mongolian barbeque, Japanese sushi and Indian curry, to keep the journey alive. Asian Night takes place from 6:30 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. For more information, call 4429-1111.

Swiss Night

Tuesdays: Mövenpick Hotel Doha. Taste traditional fondue and raclette made with authentic Swiss cheese, blended with a variety of tastes and flavours to complement a great dining experience – Swiss made. This event runs from 6:30 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. For more information, call 4429-1111. 63

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RESTAURANT PROMOTIONS Indian Tandoori

Thursdays to Saturdays: Sharq Village and Spa. The art of cooking in a tandoori is as ancient as time itself. Morsels of marinated meat, fish and vegetables are seared in tandoori ovens and served with the classic Indian condiments. QR 210 per person. Indian Tandoori goes from 7:00 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. For more information and reservations, call 4402-3333.

Date Delicacies with an Afternoon Tea

Thursdays to Saturdays: Sharq Village and Spa. Take time for tea in a classic style, with dainty finger sandwiches, homemade scones, French pastries and a wide selection of teas and coffee. Tea starts at 3:00 p.m. and goes until 7:00 p.m. QR105 per person. For more information, call 4425-6666.

Steak Night 100 Meter Gourmet Route Seafood Soiree at Wednesdays and Thursdays: Doha Brasserie on the Beach Marriott. The Gallery restaurants have banded together to enrich the palate and enhance the dining experience of its guests for a real feast of the senses. The Gourmet Route is a culinary journey that evokes an open food market with spectacular live cooking stations, presenting cuisines from Latin and North America, Europe, China, Japan, India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. For more information and reservations, call 4429-8499 or email DineMarriottDoha@marriott.com

Seafood Night

Thursdays: Mövenpick Hotel Doha. Feast on a sumptuous buffet with a spectacular spread of tasty seafood bites fusing Asian and Mediterranean combinations for a colourful collection of delicious food. It’s truly a memorable dining experience. Seafood night is open from 6:30 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. For more information, call 4429-1111.

Fridays: Mövenpick Hotel Doha. Conclude the weekend with the best steak in town. Guests can choose their favourite cuts from the display of prime quality meats and fish and have them cooked according to their preference. Open from 6:30 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. For more information, call 4429-1111.

Thursdays: Four Seasons Doha. Savour offers from a fresh seafood selection in an elegant market- style presentation. A pristine sea harvest display on ice presents local and imported options which the chefs will prepare exactly to your preference, with extensive complementary salads and side dishes from the buffet. For more information, Fridays: Ramada Plaza. Let the chefs tempt you with fresh seafood, sushi, Chinese, Indian call 4494-8888. and European specialties. QR 190 per person, which includes a little sparkle! For more information, call 4428-1555. Thursdays: Oryx Rotana. Every Thursday, enjoy Choices Seafood Delight Night. Savour fresh oysters from France, whole Fridays: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Unwind with poached salmon, shrimp cocktails and a friends and family at The Lagoon Restaurant fine selection of seafood salads. The live and indulge in a luxurious buffet, live musical cooking stations are a fine addition to performances and a lively yet relaxed this exquisite night. QR 205 per person or atmosphere. QR 280 per adult and QR 140 QR 285 including unlimited drinks. Starts for children age six to 12 years. Brunch takes 14 October. For more information and place from 12:00 noon till 3:30 p.m. For more reservations, call 4402-3333. information and reservations, call 4484-8000.

Ruby Wu’s and Bombay Balti: Friday Brunch

Seafood Delight

Lagoon Friday Brunch

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Friday Brunch at Brasserie on the Beach

Fridays: Four Seasons Doha. Book your favourite table at the Brasserie’s outdoor terrace overlooking the beach and enjoy a feast of delectable dishes prepared to perfection. Special attention is given to younger guests with a special kiddies menu, as well as a fun activity corner to ensure the little ones have fun. Enjoy the ultimate brunch experience from noon till 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 4494-8888.

Friday Jazz Brunch

Friday: W Doha. Here’s a yummy thought – Friday Brunch at Market. Chef Jean-Georges’ casual kitchen is a re-imagination of modern dining in a simple, elegant setting. Watch fresh local produce and ingredients come together splendidly in the Mediterranean-inspired show kitchen, where global gastronomy has found its home in modern takes on comfort food complemented by cool and stylish live entertainment from the renowned Doha Jazz Band. QR 260 per person. Friday Jazz Brunch goes from 12 noon till 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 4453-5373 or 4453-5135.

Sunset on the Beach

Fridays: Sharq Village and Spa. Take advantage of the fine weather and exquisite location. Al Dana offers sea views and cocktails at dusk. Take your pick from our a la carte menu as you watch the sun go down, followed by dinner on the terrace while the breeze gently rustles the palms. From 5:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. For more information, call 4425-6666.

Friday Feast at Choices

Fridays: Oryx Rotana. Pamper yourself and family with the upgraded and lavish international buffet and be spoilt for choice. A wide range of delights and delicacies await you. Take advantage of a special supervised kids corner and mini buffet for the little ones so you can relax and enjoy. QR 190 including unlimited soft drinks, waters and juices or QR 260 including unlimited selected beers, vino and spirits. For more information and reservations, call 4402-3333.

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RESTAURANT PROMOTIONS Weekend Gallery Brunch

Fridays and Saturdays: Doha Marriott. Enjoy a lavish weekend brunch and spoil your taste buds. An array of cuisines is offered featuring Asia Live!, Corniche, All’ Aperto, Taj Rasoi and Salsa. Indulge in specialties freshly prepared in front of you and maybe even have a glass of bubbly. Your kids will also enjoy their buffet and the kid’s club. For more information and reservations, call 4429-8499 or email DineMarriottDoha@marriott.com

Weekend Family Brunch

Grand Weekends

Fridays: Grand Hyatt Doha. Indulge in two venues meant for great moments! The Grill: Perfect for families to enjoy a lavish buffet featuring the freshest ingredients prepared in live cooking stations. Isaan: The restaurant’s open show kitchens are set in a captivating scene with authentic steam along with grill and wok preparations served in an “all-you-can-eat” lunch. From 12:30 p.m. till 4:00 p.m. QR 250 including soft drinks and QAR 395 including unlimited selected house beverages. For reservations or more details, call The Grill at 4448-1270 and Isaan 4448-1250.

Spice Brunch

Fridays: W Doha. Spice up your weekend! Add some flavour to your weekend with the delicious all-you-can-eat Friday offer at Spice Market featuring delectable Southeast Asian food by Chef Vongerichten, accompanied by complimentary bubbly, coffee, tea, soft drinks and signature Spice Market beverages. QR 260 person including bubbly, QR 190 including fruit juices. Spice Brunch runs from 12 noon till 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 4453-5363 or 4453-5135.

BBQ Seafood Dinner

Fridays: InterContinental Doha. Sink your teeth into amazing grilled seafood, along with a lavish buffet featuring international seafood dishes. For more information, call 4484-4444 or 4484-4745 or email fishmarket@icdoha.com

The Village Brunch

Fridays and Saturdays: Sharq Village and Spa. Experience a family affair at the weekend with a delectable buffet of fresh seafood, Arabian specialties and live cooking stations at the Al Liwan restaurant. The Village Brunch goes from 12:00 p.m. till 3:00 p.m. QR 260 per person with a 50 per cent discount for kids under 12 years old and complimentary for kids under six years of age. For more information and reservations, call 4425-6666.

Sharq Wave Trio Lunch

Fridays and Saturdays: Sharq Village and Spa. Waves offer lunch bento-style with an all-in-one three-course lunch served by the pool at the Al Seef Pool Bar. QR 300 per person inclusive of access to hotel beach and pool. For more information and reservations, call 4425-6666.

Fridays and Saturdays: Mövenpick Tower and Suites. The brunch buffet features dishes from across all continents including the freshest seafood, meats, salads and desserts that will leave you truly spoiled. Indulge yourself while the children are taken care of by a caring and attentive team. QR 185 per person. Children between six to 12 are half price and those under six years of age are free. Brunch takes place from 12:00 noon till 4:00 p.m. Guests receive a 15 per cent discount with the MTS membership card. Get a free membership with every reservation. For more information, call 4496-6600.

Grill Nights

Fridays to Sundays: W Doha. W is providing steakhouse dining at its finest with prime meats accompanied by fabulous sauces and sides to satiate even the most ravenous carnivore. From 6:00 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. For more information, call 4453-5373 or 4453-5135.

Lebanese Lunch at Brasserie on the Beach

Saturdays: Four Seasons Doha. Meet at the crossroads of East and West and enjoy a sumptuous feast of a remarkable assortment of Lebanese dishes created by a team of chefs. Arrive early and stay late to surround yourself with the music, aroma and flavours of the Middle East with a Mediterranean twist. For more information, call 4494-8888.

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Sushi Fiesta

Saturdays: Grand Regency. Immerse yourself in an electrical range of original and sensational sushi platters from the sushi bar at Chopsticks, the award winning best restaurant. Eat as much you can for QR 119 per person, which includes a glass of bubbly. From 7:00 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. For more information, call 4434-3203 or 4434-3225.

Saturday Night Sushi

Express Lunch at Spice Market

Seafood Dinner Buffet

Saturdays to Thursdays: W Doha. Customize your dining experience by choosing your starter, main course and desert. Then, sink your teeth into Chef Vongerichten’s delectable Southeast Asian signature dishes in only 30 minutes! QR 80 per person, including dessert. Express Lunch at Spice Market is held from 12:00 noon till 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 4453-5363 or 4453-5135.

Daily: Doha Marriott. Tempt your appetite every evening with a delectable seafood buffet at the Corniche, Mediterranean restaurant. It is one of Doha Marriott’s highlights for all seafood lovers. We feature a wide variety of local and imported seafood prepared according to contemporary and traditional recipes. Definitely a treat for all! For more information and reservations, call 4429-8499 or email DineMarriottDoha@marriott.com

Gourmet Burgers at Great Value!

Gastronomica Temptation with Venison!

Saturdays: W Doha. Add some flavour to the start of the week with Spice Market’s comprehensive sushi menu featuring assorted sushi, nigiri, maki and sashimi prepared with the secret condiments of three-Michelin star chef, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and his expert team. QR 190 per person. Saturday Night Sushi is held from 6:00 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. For more information, call 4453-5363 or 4453-5135.

Daily: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Enjoy chilled beers and a gourmet burger while you sit back and relax and enjoy the serene surroundings of Admiral’s Club. QR 125 per person. For more information, call 4484-8000.

Quick Bites

Espada Combo

Saturdays to Thursdays: Oryx Rotana. Satisfy your need for speed with the quick bites lunch menu, which guarantees a full three-course meal in 60 minutes! For a quick bite during the day, escape work and get yourself a mouth-watering Tapas treat at The Cellar for QR 85 per person including water, coffee or tea. Quick Bites runs from 12:00 p.m. till 3:00 p.m., Saturday to Thursday. For more information, call 4402-3333.

Express Lunch at Market by Jean-Georges

Saturdays to Thursdays: W Doha. Choose your starter, main course and desert and savour Chef Vongerichten’s signature dishes in only 30 minutes! The finest dining express lunch ever! QR 80 for a threecourse menu. Express Lunch at Market goes from 12:00 noon till 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 4453-5373 or 4453-5135.

Daily: Doha Marriott. It’s a wonderful time to celebrate the lively Mexican heritage. Join the Salsa Team for a real Mexican Fiesta! Enjoy the Espada Combos from specialty chefs and live entertainment from the famous Salsa band. For more information and reservations, call 4429-8499 or email DineMarriottDoha@marriott.com

Wok Mee Business Lunch

Daily: Mövenpick Tower and Suites. For an Asian twist at lunch time try the new business lunch menu. The three-course menu offers plenty of choices and features favourites such as the traditional Thai Fish Cakes, Nasi Goreng, Green Mango Salad and Toffee Bananas with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. QR 85 per person. Get a 15 per cent discount with the MTS membership card. Receive a free membership with every reservation. For more information, call 4496-6600.

Daily: Sheraton Doha. Venison is delicious in any way, shape or form! Enjoy the pleasure of having venison prepared precisely for your meticulous palates only at the Al Shaheen Rooftop Restaurant. Prices start from QR 120. This event runs from 7:00 p.m. till 11:30 p.m. For reservations, call 4485-4556 or visit sheraton.com/doha

Voyage Around the World! Daily: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Lagoon offers a culinary journey around the world each week: Arabic on Sunday, Asian on Monday, Moroccan on Tuesday, Seafood on Wednesday and an International buffet on all other nights. Voyage Around the World runs from 6:30 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. QR 180 for the Arabic, Asian, Moroccan Buffets and QR 215 for the Seafood buffet. For more information and reservations, call 4484-8000.

La Veranda Chef’s Specials

Daily: Sheraton Doha. Savour and experience authentic Italian specialties created specially by culinary experts for lunch and dinner. Prices start at QR 65. For reservations, call 4485-4556 or visit sheraton.com/doha

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RESTAURANT PROMOTIONS

Irish Harp: Chef’s Specials Daily: Sheraton Doha. Sample Irish delights made especially by culinary perfectionists. Prices start at QR 85. From 5:00 p.m. till 1:00 a.m. For more information, call 4485-4556 or visit www.sheraton.com/doha.

Munch & Crunch with a Quick Lunch!

Late Breakfast at Admiral’s Club

World of Smoothies

Theme Nights at Al Hubara

Daily: Sheraton Doha. Don’t waste time and get down to seriously delicious business. It’s a quick lunch buffet at the speed of light at the La Veranda restaurant. Tasty treats starts at QR 99. Quick Lunch starts at 12:00 noon and goes until 3:00 p.m. For more information, call 4485-4556 or visit www.sheraton.com/doha

Daily: Sheraton Doha. Enjoy the amazing experience of the wonderful world of smoothies at Atrium Café! Prices start at QR 30. Specially created for your sweet tastes, enjoy from 8:00 a.m. till 12:00 a.m. For more information, call 4485-4556 or visit www.sheraton.com/doha

BBQ by the Pool

Daily: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Experience alfresco dining in the magnificent gardens by the outdoor pool. Enjoy grilled meats and fish freshly prepared by chefs by the pool on the outdoor BBQ. There will also be a salad station also available for guests to enjoy. BBQ by the Pool runs from 5:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. QR 140 per person. For more information and reservations, call 4484-8000.

Daily: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and there is no better way to enjoy it than at Admiral’s Club sitting on the terrace surrounded by the serene views of The Ritz-Carlton Marina. Breakfast goes from 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. QR 150 per person. For more information, call 4484-8000.

Daily: Sheraton Doha. Shake up your daily menu every single day! From north to south and east to west, you can only have the best of international dishes! Prices start at QR 180. Theme nights go from 7:00 p.m. till 10:30 p.m. For more information, call 4485-4556 or visit www.sheraton.com/doha

Express Lunch for People On-the-Go!

Daily: Sheraton Doha. Always in a rush? Grab a quick bite from an express lunch only at the Al Hubara Restaurant. Express lunch run from 11:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. For more information, call 4485-4556 or visit www.sheraton.com/doha

Seasons Tea Lounge

Daily: Four Seasons Doha. Let the elegant drawing room welcome you with its deep cushioned sofas and cosy nooks and a menu that invites you to linger. Enjoy a selection of all day dining options to keep the hunger at bay, as well as sensational desserts to lead the sweet tooth astray. For more information, call 4494-8888

Seasons Restaurant

Daily: Mövenpick Hotel Doha. Be enticed in a vast culinary cruise that features a different culinary theme each night. Cozy, diverse and tasty are just a few of the things you’ll notice about this fabulous experience. Enjoy yourself from 6:30 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. For more information, call 4429-1111.

L’Espresso

Daily: Mövenpick Hotel Doha. Indulge in a great selection of homemade cakes and pastries, complemented with the finest hot and cold beverages. Be sure to try the signature Mövenpick coffees and teas, Turkish coffee, a daily variety of fresh juices and, of course, the famous Mövenpick ice cream. L’Espresso is open from 6:30 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. For more information, call 4429-1111.

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Grand Gourmet Theme Nights

Daily: Grand Regency. Treat yourself to a scrumptious buffet that offers a variety of expertly prepared international dishes for every night. Enjoy a different flavour every single night: Far Eastern Night on Mondays; Seafood Night on Tuesdays; Mediterranean Night on Wednesdays; Curry Night on Thursdays; Brunch on Fridays; Italian Night on Saturdays; and Arabian Night on Sundays. Lunch is from 12:30pm till 3:30 p.m. and dinner is from 7:00 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. For more information and reservations, call 4434-3203 or 4434-3333

Dine at Rocca

Daily: Grand Hyatt Doha. Entice your senses at Rocca poolside restaurant, overlooking landscaped gardens and West Bay lagoon. In a pleasant atmosphere, enjoy tantalizing specialties from various regions of the Mediterranean from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 a.m. For reservations or more details, call 4448-1270.

Tangia

Daily: Grand Regency. Come and experience an authentic Moroccan specials seafood menu artistically prepared by the chef to bring you the catch of the day, while the rhythmic melodies will seduce you into their extraordinary rich and enchanting culture. For more information and reservations, call 4434-3203 or 4434-3333.

Al Kut Lounge

Daily: Grand Regency. Indulge in a classy ambience, while enjoying tea and coffee brewed to perfection with irresistibly tempting pastries and cakes, as well as gourmet sandwiches. Blend them all harmoniously and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get an ultimately luxurious experience. For more information and reservations, call 4434-3203 or 4434-3333. 69

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COMMUNITY Breastfeeding Support Group

Talking Matter Toastmasters

Groovy Tots 2nd Launch Party

Ride to Survive

Wed 6th: Al Sadd. Socialize and receive Mon 11th, 25th: Clubhouse of Les Roses some support for nursing a baby. Babies No. 1 Compound. Develop into an excellent and their siblings of any age are welcome. communicator, leader and human being Light refreshments will be served. For through Toastmasters. Meetings start further details, visit www.dohamums.com or at 7:00 p.m. Compound is located along email events@dohamums.com Salwa Road. For more information, contact Paul Easy at 580-7524.

Sat 9th: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Due to the popularity of Groovy Tots Launch Party, a second one will be staged at Admiral’s Club! This event is an afternoon dance party for children ages two to eight (older children welcome) and their parents. Cost includes lunch for both adults and children and a goodie-bag for the kids. There will also be prizes, plus piñatas, cupcakes, lucky door prizes, balloons and more! For further information, including cost, please visit www.dohamums.com or email events@dohamums.com

Sat 16th: Doha Exhibition Centre. Take to the road and celebrate life! This ride is going to be dedicated to cancer patients, with the provision of Qatar National Cancer Society. For more information, visit www.qatarbikeshow.com

Parenting Movie Night

Sun 17th: Qipco Compound, West Bay. Watch a parenting-related movie, documentary or video and discuss it afterwards. Dads, grandparents, etc. are welcome to attend, as are prospective members! This event starts at 8:00 p.m. For further details please visit www.dohamums.com or email events@dohamums.com

Doha Mums Night Out

Tues 19th: InterContinental Doha. Experience a night of fun and socializing at the popular Greek restaurant Mykonos. An extensive range of traditional Greek food will be served in the tranquil surrounds of the hotel’s pools and beachfront. Starts at 7:00 p.m. RSVPs are essential. For further details please visit www.dohamums.com or email events@dohamums.com

Angsana Spa Event

Wed 20th: Grand Regency. Members are invited to experience a Hydrotherapy treatment at the luxurious Angsana Spa. For more information, visit www.dohamums.com or email events@dohamums.com

Groovy Tots Halloween Dance Party

Sat 23rd: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Get your scariest costumes on and groove on down to the Groovy Tots Halloween themed party! Fabulous prizes to be won throughout the day, cost includes lunch and Halloween goodies bag for the kids. RSVP is essential so book early to avoid disappointment. For further information including cost, please visit www.dohamums.com or www.dohagroovytots.com or email events@dohamums.com

Doha Mums Annual Halloween Party

Sat 30th: Al Jazi Gardens 4 Club House. Join a spooky party where children and parents are invited to dress-up in their favourite costume to be in the draw for great prizes! Games and activities on offer. Party will take place from 1:00 p.m. till 4:00 p.m. Light refreshments are included in the price. RSVP is essential as numbers are limited. For further details please visit www.dohamums.com or email events@dohamums.com

New Arrivals Coffee

Tuesdays: TBA. Whether you are new to Doha, new to Doha Expat Mums and Kids or just want to welcome someone who is, please join us for a casual coffee! Locations vary. Children are welcome and there’s no need to RSVP. For more details, visit www.dohamums.com

Parachute Play

Wednesdays: Al Waab. Experience a positive co-operative group activity for kids ages 18 months to six years. This non-competitive play teaches agility, body movements, co-ordination and teamwork. From 10:00 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. Tea and coffee, plus snacks, will be available afterwards for the mums. For further details please visit www.dohamums.com or email events@dohamums.com

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Expectant & New Mums Coffee

Thursdays: TBA. Join other new mums and mums-to-be to talk “all things baby”! Enjoy coffee and chats from 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. Location varies. For more details, visit www.dohamums.com

Soccer Break for Dads

Saturdays: Qipco Compound, West Bay. Join a fun, friendly soccer game with like-minded dads. For more information, visit www.dohamums.com or RSVP to events@dohamums.com

Gympanzee Mommy/ Daddy & Me! Class

Saturdays: VIllaggio. Drop by and enjoy classes with fun-loving people every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. This group is for children ages 18 months and older. The program includes: free play, circle time, discussion time, art activity and free play. All kids, as well as parents, must wear socks. Parents will be offered cake, coffee and tea on the morning. For further details and cost please visit www.dohamums.com or email events@dohamums.com

Kid’s Club

Daily: Grand Hyatt Doha. Kid’s Club is created to offer your children the opportunity to meet new friends during their holiday and have fun in a safe environment. The childcare employees are well trained to entertain and care for your children, so you can relax and enjoy some grown-up time at Jaula Spa or a romantic dinner for two at Rocca. Kid’s Club is open from 10:00 a.m. till 8:00 p.m. Contact spa reception at 4448-1056 to sign your child up for a wonderful Kid’s Club experience.

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SPORTS & FITNESS

KNOWLEDGE

Beginner Classes

Power-Gen Middle East

Sunday to Wednesdays and Fridays: Yama Yoga Studios. Level 1 classes suitable for anyone interested in beginning yoga but still wanting to experience the challenge of a flow yoga class. Morning classes: Sundays to Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Evening classes: Mondays to Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Ladies-only: Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. QR 60 per class. For more information, email valerie.jeremijenko@gmail.com or visit www.yamayogastudios.com

Kids and Pre Teen Yoga

Saturdays and Wednesdays: Yama Yoga Studios. Kids Yoga lets your children burn off energy in an imaginative way before learning relaxation and breathing techniques that will last a lifetime. Classes are offered for four to eight year olds on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Preteen classes on Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. QR 60 per class. For more information, email valerie.jeremijenko@gmail.com or visit www.yamayogastudios.com

Introduction to Yoga Courses

Fridays to Wednesdays: Yama Yoga Studios. Progress step-by-step with these courses. This six-session course will introduce the principles of yoga breathing, the basics of poses and fundamentals such as Sun Salutation and deep relaxation. Ladies-only course on Mondays and Wednesday from 8:30 p.m. till 9:30 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays are from 10:00 a.m. till 11:15 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. till 7:15 p.m. Fridays at 8:30 a.m. Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. QR 300 per person. Pre-registration is required. For more information, email valerie.jeremijenko@gmail.com or visit www.yamayogastudios.com

Mon 4th – Wed 6th: Doha Exhibition Centre. An annual forum where industry leaders address technical issues, introduce pioneering technology and share lessons learned about the region’s power generation, transmission and distribution and water industries. For more information, visit www.power-gen-middleeast.com

Offshore Middle East 2010

Tues 12th – Thurs 14th: Doha Exhibition Centre. Collaborate, conduct business and experience exploration and production in action in a three-day event that will hold conferences and an exhibition focused on oil and gas E&P industry. For more information, visit www.offshoremiddleeast.com

Made in the USA

Tues 12th – Fri 15th: Doha Exhibition Centre. Take part in one of the biggest and largest trade shows in the Gulf! It’s a multi-sector trade event showcasing sectors like energy, construction and ITC. For more information, visit www.biztradeshows.com/ made-inthe-usa-qatar

GCC Power 2010

Mon 18th – Wed 20th: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Get the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the electricity and energy industry. Find more about the latest trends, challenges, developments and strategies to meet the region’s rapidly expanding energy needs through a series of panel and technical session. For more information, For more information, visit www.gcc-cigre-power.com

Open Source Software Workshop

Sat 23rd: Sharq Village and Spa. Jump into the world of apps, source codes and transformative innovation - it’s the world of open source software. Learn from some of the leading open source developers in the region. Hear insights on the latest thinking in open source and engage in practical tutorials on development innovation. This workshop runs from 11:30 a.m. till 3:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.ict.gov.qa or email events@ict.gov.qa

Milipol Qatar 2010

Mon 25th – Wed 27th: Doha Exhibition Centre. Organized by the Ministry of Interior, State of Qatar, Milipol Qatar is a well-established international exhibition for internal State security. For more information, visit www.milipol.com

Doha Aviation Summit

Sat 30th – Nov 1: Grand Hyatt Doha. Bigger and better than before, this year’s summit will create a unique platform for leading international and regional decision makers from the industry to meet and decide on the future of aviation. The three-day event features high profile keynotes, CEO panels and exclusive networking sessions for open discussions on regulatory reforms and topical issues. For more information, visit www.dohaaviationsummit.com

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IT HAPPENED

I R E B A S A N A X O R : ISITING LECTURE

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BELGIAN CAFE OPENING

The InterContinental welcome a new venue this month with a lavish party.

Photos by Jorell Legaspi

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IT HAPPENED DEFECTED IN THE HOUS E

The Grand Hyatt and Global DJs splashed out with a poolside party with one of the world’s hottest label.

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Photos by Romm

CAFE DEL MAR GARY B The partyphiles of Doha were treated to smooth beats and hot tunes of Cafe del Mar’s reisdent DJ, Gary B, in W.

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IT HAPPENED

R U O T L L A M E U G A QATAR STARS LE

Kids of all ages got up close and personal with their favorite football stars this month.

DOHA MUMS & KIDS LIBRARY LAUNCH

Photos by Rommel Bangit

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IT HAPPENED

TOWERTECH 2010 Qatar hosted The Third International Tower Building Techonologies Trade Fair which brought together the movers and shakers of the building and construction industry.

Photos by Rommel Bangit

DAVID VENDETTA & MICAH

Photos by Rommel Bangit

For one night only, the crowed was wowed with the fantastic fusion of music in one astounding performance in La Cigale.

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COLOUR SCOPE

BALANCE AND ENERGIZE YOUR HOME

A TRENDY FALL COLOUR COMBINATION By Moona Masri-Whitice, MBA Dewey Color Instructor and Consultant

After a year of deciphering color meanings, I wanted to pick my two favorite colours and give you the best advice on how to use them together in your home. I have selected cool colours because they have a calming effect. Blue, green, and neutrals white, grey, and silver, are examples of cool colours. My favorite cool colours are turquoise (a mix of blue and green) and grey. First choice – Turquoise! Cheerful and sophisticated, turquoise is Pantone’s official colour of the year. It’s also the perfect hue to add some bliss into your home décor. It can be bright and bursting with energy, pleasantly pale and subdued or even jewel-toned.

Second Choice – Grey! Glamorous, sleek and distinguished, grey can be modern or impart a feeling of ornate riches and tradition. All shades of grey are neutral background colours. Use lighter shades in place of white and darker shades in place of black. Taupe, a grayish brown neutral, is a conservative, slightly earthy, warm shade of grey.

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To use these colours in your home, apply grey in the living room, home office and entry hall (foyer), especially on the walls facing West (Creativity) and Northwest (Helpful and Blessings) and North (Career and Path of Life). Avoid using grey in the feng shui areas of East and Southeast of your space, as both of these areas have Wood as the main feng shui element, and the colour grey, being Metal, destroys the Wood. That said, a warm, silvery grey colour can bring a beautiful, clear and centering feng shui energy.

Turquoise, because it has blue undertones and belongs to the Water feng shui element, is an excellent colour to place in the East (Health and Family) and Southeast (Wealth and Abundance) of your home or office, as Water energy nourishes the Wood element of these two Accent Colour Choices feng shui areas. Add a much-needed splash of turquoise through lavender, pink, coral or terracotta (burnt orange), lime green and red. wall colour, art, or various decor items. I would choose hot pink!

Tips • Decide on an ‘anchor’ fabric that has grey, turquoise and another colour. • Choose the main background colour from the fabric as a wall colour. • Pick a mid-toned colour from the fabric for large furniture pieces, which could be a solid or patterned design. Upholstery can also be done in your anchor fabric or coordinating fabric. • Use the brightest colours from the fabric for accessories, accents and decorative pillows. • Repeat colours evenly throughout the room and in at least three places.

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