Ideas for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Qatar, including attractions, restaurants, clubs, and other festive events

Qatar, a country of luxury and advanced architecture, is quite fascinating to celebrate New Year in. People can choose Qatar to host any event from an exclusive ball to a fun night on the beach or a children’s party. The beaches such as the Sheraton beach up to the city life of Doha Corniche, the artsy and lively Katara Cultural Village is for everyone. Now let’s take some time and discuss some of the best destinations to welcome 2025.

Ideas for celebrating New Year’s Eve

Doha Corniche:

A 7-km walkway around Doha Bay with an opportunity to take beautiful photos of the skyline and the Arabian Sea. This is a good place for strolling, jogging, bicycle riding, etc., and to welcome the New Year there will be a fireworks display at midnight.

•  Location: Doha Corniche, Doha, Qatar
•  Opening hours: Open 24 hours
•  New Year’s Eve celebrations: Fireworks display at midnight

Katara Cultural Village:

A very lively cultural center with the traditional(buildings), art shops/galleries/museums/restaurants/cafes/bars. It will also provide New Year’s Eve gala dinner including live music and entertainment.

•  Location: Doha, Qatar
•  Opening hours: Open 24 hours
•  New Year’s Eve celebrations: Gala dinner, live music and entertainment

Doha Festival City:

A shopping complex that comprises over 400 shops, food outlets, and other mini food courts. It will be organizing different New Year’s Eve activities such as counting down to New Year, a live band performance, and a firework display.

•  Location: Doha Festival City, Qatar
•  Opening hours: 10:00 AM-10:00 PM on weekdays, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM and 1:00-11:00 PM on Fridays, 10:00 AM-11:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays
•  New Year’s Eve celebrations: Countdown to midnight, live music, fireworks

The Pearl Qatar:

A modern commercial and residential complex with commercial outlets, eating places, hotels, and a harbor. It will be hosting a New Year’s Eve event featuring live music, dancing, and of course a fireworks display.

•  Location: The Pearl Qatar, Doha, Qatar
•  Opening hours: Varies by venue
•  New Year’s Eve celebrations: Party with live music, dancing, and fireworks

Museum of Islamic Art:

One of the most prestigious museums in the world, currently exhibiting collections of Islamic art from various countries. It will be organizing a special New Year Eve’s dinner and entertainment will be provided through music and bands finally, there is a reason to believe that the new year will be greeted with a fireworks display.

•  Location: Doha, Qatar
•  Opening hours: 9:00 AM-7:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays; 1:30-7:00 PM on Fridays; closed on Wednesdays
•  New Year’s Eve celebrations: Gala dinner, live music, fireworks