BANGKOK, 2 November 2022: With the countdown to hosting the world’s largest football event advancing, Qatar Airways Group and Qatar Tourism unveil major events to provide football fans with world-class entertainment during their stay.
Events on the sidelines of the World Cup games are underpinned by Qatar Live – which hosts more than 60 international artists throughout the competition. The 2022 FIFA World Cup gets underway on 20 November and closes on 18 December.
Qatar Airways announced this week that over 10 projects had been developed with partners, including Qatar Tourism, Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy and the Qatari Diar.
The entertainment list focuses on the development of beach clubs, fan zones and theme parks, in addition to hosting Qatar Live, Daydream Music Festival, Lusail Boulevard brand activation, Qatar Airways Sky House, Winter Wonderland and the naming ceremony for the MSC World Europa cruise ship.
Beach Clubs
Fans visiting the peninsula can visit newly developed beaches. Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism recently inaugurated the family-friendly B12 Beach Club with Ayla Oasis Development, which offers a range of activities, exceptional dining options, premium services, and live family entertainment.
Doha Sands is one of Qatar’s newest beaches, where live music, dancing and dining come together for an unforgettable experience. Locals and tourists can enjoy Doha’s classic food kiosks for various culinary options.
Named after Doha’s prominent district, West Bay Beach is a public beach shoreline that is set to offer families a range of water sports activities and accommodate up to 1,500 guests.
Sports fans can also enjoy the first-of-its-kind Fuwairit Kite Beach, built on Qatar’s northern coast. The resort offers thrill seekers spaces to relax and unwind after a day’s activities.
Fuwairit Kite Beach Resort
The resort offers kite surfers an ideal setting to practice their sport. With a total of 50 rooms, the resort offers 40 beach-front rooms, where guests can enjoy various facilities, including a pool, yoga pavilion, Padel courts, an outdoor cinema, and a state-of-the-art gym.
Qatar Live
Qatar Live, a series of concerts, will engage audiences with performances from Enrique Iglesias, Black Eyed Peas, Maroon 5, Post Malone, J Balvin and Robbie Williams. Alongside these world-renowned artists, Qatar Live will bring back the Daydream festival with this year’s new stage, the Magic Lantern. Daydream Qatar 2022 will be headlining the biggest DJ lineup in the Middle East, with Alesso, Alok, Armin Van Buren, DVLM, John Newman, Major Lazer, Tiesto, & Tinny Trumpet, with many more global artists to be announced ahead of the tournament. Additionally, the airline and its partners will schedule family theatre circus musical performances, including The Enchanted Prince and Pinocchio. The Qatar Live series has been organised by the international event management company Alchemy Project.
MSC
On 13 November, Qatar Airways welcomes guests to the naming ceremony for MSC Cruises’ largest ship, the MSC World Europa. The ship, which has 2626 cabins, will be docked at the Grand Terminal in the Doha Port throughout the FIFA World Cup, acting as a floating hotel. The MSC World Europa ship includes six pools and 14 whirlpool baths with ocean views, a Balinese-style wellness centre and spa, a beauty salon, a fully equipped gym and 13 dining venues.
