ShangriLa Doha – Lunch Buffet at Sridan
Shangrila Doha is Qatar’s only high-end luxury hotel from Asia. It is bringing some exciting F&B outlets including Sridan, Fuego (steakhouse), and Yabby (seafood). We are also eagerly awaiting the opening of Shanghai Club later in the year, which has been promised as the next best thing in Chinese dining. Upon entering the hotel you …
Chef Sandoval on Hospitality in Qatar – Chef Interview
Chef-Restaurateur Richard Sandoval was in town a few weeks ago to oversee the opening of his latest F&B venue in Doha. No stranger to Qatar he has previously opened Pampano on The Pearl-Qatar (scheduled to re-open as Isla Mexican Kitchen) and the successful Toro Toro. His latest opening is located on the 61st floor of …
Food and Travel Awards 2015: Qatar Winners
Within the Middle East region Food and Travel Arabia is a diverse and popular monthly publication – enjoyed by foodies and travel junkies alike. For the first time ever they have searched for excellence in the service industry, from the best in foods and hospitality and announced their country winners for the Food and Travel …
Megapolis Qatar – New Opening
Megapolis, the biggest indoor entertainment center in the region, has opened its doors this month. Offering guests 6,000 squared meters of games, activities and food outlets for family-friendly fun. The multi-enterainment complex is located in Medina Centrale, The Pearl-Qatar. Megapolis offers a range of entertainments from arcades and indoor attractions like golf, bowling, snooker, billiard …
Fact Qatar Dining Awards 2016 – Nominees
Fact Qatar is back again with their second edition of their Fact Dining Awards. If you would like to know who won last year then check out our FACT Dining Awards Doha 2015 Feature. UPDATE: The FACT Dining Awards 2016 will be announced on 12th April at The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa. Winners will …
QIFF 2016 Expands to The Pearl and Katara for 7 day Qatar Food Festival!
The successful Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) will be significantly expanded this year to host bigger and better events. Taking place from 22nd to 28th March 2016, the annual food festival is an important part of Doha’s events schedule. This year there will again be a focus on celebrating culinary culture under the theme “A Different …
Chinese New Year 2016 – Year of The Monkey!
Happy Chinese New Year! Qatar Eating wishes all those celebrating Chinese New Year happiness, prosperity and good fortune. Each year in the Chinese Luunar Calender is associated with a Chinese Zodiac Sign. This year it is the Year of the Monkey, which reflects some interesting traits. This includes mischief as well as quick wit! For …
The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa – The Restaurants
Doha’s newest hotel, The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa, officially opened its doors today in downtown Doha. It is located in Bin Mahmoud and has a capacity of 365 rooms. It is the fourth property opened by Starwood Hotels & Resorts – other properties within the region are the popular Sheraton Doha, W Doha and …
Valentine’s Day Meals in Doha 2016
It’s almost time for the month of love – how do you plan to celebrate Valentine’s day with your loved one? If you are looking for a special Valentine’s Day Doha Meal then take a look at what’s happening in Qatar with our listings guide below! Make sure you make a reservation in advance as …
Chef’s Garden Doha – An Oasis in the Desert!
Dishes made from fresh, locally-sourced and organic produce – surely we are not talking about a Doha restaurant? And yet that’s exactly the message that Chef’s Garden Doha is keen to get across. Chef’s Garden has made fresh local food part of their ethos and have gone the extra mile in doing so. Up to …
Qatar International Food Festival 2016
Qatar Tourism, the organisers of Qatar International Food Festival 2016 (QIFF 2016) are requesting YOUR presence at an ideation workshop to generate ideas for this year’s festival. This year’s edition of the food festival will be the seventh. Known as QIFF the event is a local food festival and takes place annually at MIA Park. …
Urban Jazz Kitchen – The Pearl Qatar’s Jazz Venue
The latest opening on The Pearl-Qatar, Urban Jazz Kitchen, officially opened to great fanfare last week. Hailed as a mix between eclectic food and soulful music it sounds like the perfect place to spend an evening. Qatar Eating was invited to sample the food and take a look around Doha’s newest Jazz venue. Here are …
Where to Brunch 2016 – Doha’s Latest Contenders
Whether you categorise Friday Brunch in the Middle East as a ritual-like habit or a necessary experience there is no arguing the popularity of such vast spreads. Serving stations are laden down with a range of appetisers and salads, whilst live cooking stations showcase a variety of proteins and carbs cooked a la minute. And …
Dear Readers…
When January rolls around everyone begins to take stock of the past year, give thanks and look to the year ahead. It has been a crazy 2015 for us – a year full of great eats, fantastic experiences and new friendships. Here at Qatar Eating HQ we want to give thanks to our constant readers …
Where To Eat This Weekend – Cakes For All!
It’s an unusual ‘Where To Eat This Weekend’ Guide as we feature one item, rather than a cuisine. For those of us with a sweet tooth you will be pleased to learn that this weekend our eats are focused on cakes. We are focusing on cakes, rather than pastries, kunafa or other sweet treats. But …
Christmas in Doha 2015 – Xmas Trees, Santa, and Food!
Christmas is almost here, and you know what that means…yes, it’s time for another Big Guide from Qatar Eating! Whether you are spending the holiday season with family and friends, there is something for everyone with our guide to Christmas in Doha 2015! For Christmas in Doha 2016 Events including Tree Lightings, Turkey Takeaways, Santa …
Where To Eat This Weekend
Hey Doha Foodies, it is time for another great ‘Where To Eat’ Feature. What an eventful week for Qatar with the recent inclement(!) weather conditions. It was great to see how people pulled together to help each other out which seems apt since its American Thanksgiving this weekend. For this edition of ‘Where To Eat …