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TIMEOUTDOHA.COM | OCTOBER 2022 | VOL 14 | ISSUE 09 | QR15 TIP TOP BRUNCHES WORTH A SPOT ON YOUR WEEKEND LINE-UPtimeoutdoha.com October 2022 3 Inside This month’s Time Out in no time at all PAGE 16 PAGE 26 PAGE 62PAGE 40 FEATURES AND REGULARS 6 City life 12 Things to do 34 GCC road trips 44 Sweatiest workout classes 48 Food 56 Nightlife 58 Shopping 60 Kids 64 On Screen 66 Hype Dish Brilliant brunches Whether you’re craving sushi and seafood or a buffet with a little bit of everything, we’ve got you covered Got a bit of a sweet tooth? Indulge it by trying some (or all, no judgement here) of the city’s very best chocolate desserts Chocolate overload If you’re in need of peace and relaxation, we’ve got some greenery-Àlled activities to help restore you this month Back to nature The Museum of Islamic Art is Ànally reopening, and we’ve got the skinny on what you can expect from the new-look galleries MIA guick guide4 October 2022 timeoutdoha.com facebook.com/ timeoutdoha timeoutdoha@timeoutdoha When making friends, it’s essential to make sure you have things in common. But here in Doha, we think it’s more important to make sure your brunch preferences are in sync. Picking where to go is hard enough, but it’s made even worse when you’re more of a buffet kinda guy, but your pal prefers à la carte, or you just want a spot of background music, but they don’t mind screaming over a live band because they love a bit of ‘atmosphere’. And don’t even get us started on the weirdos who go savoury, then sweet, then back to savoury at the buffet. But whatever your perfect brunch looks like, you’ll Ànd it in the pages of this issue with our ultimate guide. Elsewhere in the mag, chocolate- lovers will Ànd the best desserts in the city, while those keeping away from caloriÀc treats can discover the sweatiest workout classes. Whatever your tribe looks like, Time Out Doha is here to make sure you and the gang have a fantastic time. JOIN THE CONVERSATION SHARE YOUR SNAPS! Give us your best shots by tagging our account and using the hashtag #timeoutdoha. See what Doha is snapping this month @saaaddd.7 @nattitenro @danielatuinman THE VIEW FROM THE ’GRAM Dianne Apen-Sadler Editor Hello, Doha6 October 2022 timeoutdoha.com LOVED CHRISTIAN DIOR: Designer of Dreams? Then you’re going to love this new exhibition in Msheireb Downtown Doha. Forever Valentino, the Maison’s largest exhibition to date and its Àrst presentation in the Middle East, is due to open at M7 later this month on Friday October 28. The exhibition is set to transform the space into a dream-like image of the city of Rome, taking you through palazzos, squares, and courtyards, with Valentino’s creations displayed near sources of inspiration for both the founder Valentino Garavani and his successor Pierpaolo Piccioli. You’ll also be able to access spaces including the celebrated Valentino Ateliers, the archives of the Maison, and the Àtting salons Forever Valentino coming to M7 in the headquarters of Piazza Mignanelli. The launch will coincide with both Valentino Garavani’s 90th birthday and the unveiling of the Valentino Autumn/Winter 2022 Haute Couture collection in the heart of Rome. More than 200 Haute Couture pieces and outÀts will be going on display, including rarely seen ensembles designed for the likes of Elizabeth Taylor, Jacqueline Kennedy and Zendaya. A number of ensembles from the private collection of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser will also be available to view. Curated by Massimiliano Gioni, artistic director of the New Museum New York, and fashion critic and author Alexander Fury, working closely with Valentino Creative Director, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Forever Valentino will be on display until Saturday April 1, 2023. Tickets are priced at QR100 for adults, and access is free for children aged 16 or under. You can also get tickets for Forever Valentino with the Qatar Creates One Pass. O QR100 (adults), free (kids under 16). Fri Oct 28-Sat Apr 1, 2023. M7, Msheireb Downtown Doha, m7.org.qa (4402 8779). “More than 200 pieces will be on display” City lifetimeoutdoha.com October 2022 7 Must-buy merch IF YOU WANT to show off just how excited you are about the upcoming World Cup, you might just want to get yourself down to one of the Qatar Museums gift shops. IN-Q Enterprises has just unveiled its merch offering for the tournament, and we’re obsessed. Alongside La’eeb hats and plushies (pictured right), you’ll soon be able to grab reusable water bottles designed by 10 Qatari artists and 12 renowned international artists, including KAWS, Urs Fischer and Takashi Murakami, with pre-orders from October 25. Talk about a must-have accessory. O Various Qatar Museums venues, inq-online.com. World’s greatest QATAR AIRWAYS HAS just been named the world’s best airline at the 2022 World Airline Awards, the seventh time it has been awarded Skytrax’s top gong. The airline previously won the award in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, and now 2022. Qatar’s national carrier was also named the world’s best business class airline and the best airline in the Middle East, and is home to the best business class airline lounge catering. Singapore Airlines was named the second best airline in the world, while Emirates came in third place. More than 350 airlines were included in the survey. You can Ànd the full rankings by heading over to worldairlineawards.com. Grand return Qatar hosted its Àrst ever Formula 1 race last year, with Lewis Hamilton winning for Mercedes. And now the Qatar Grand Prix will be making a comeback next year, with the date conÀrmed as October 8, 2023. The inaugural race was held at Losail International Circuit, and the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar conÀrms the venue will also host the next race. We can’t wait. O Fri Oct 6-Sun Oct 8, 2023. Losail International Circuit, Lusail, formula1.com.City life 8 October 2022 timeoutdoha.com Boat life You can now cruise around the city in a luxury houseboat thanks to this new launch at the Box Park from 974 Cruises. There are two houseboats available to book out, La Mer and Casa Del Mar, both of which have a queen-sized bed, living room, kitchenette, en suite bath and open air deck. O QR600 (per hour, weekdays), QR700 (per hour, weekends), QR7,000 (overnight stay). Box Park, Old Doha Port, 974cruises.com (5506 3974). BIG NEWS, BREAKFAST fans – IHOP is coming back to Qatar. The mega American brand, which has more than 1,800 branches across the globe, closed its only outlet in the city back in November 2020. But now the International House of Pancakes is making its return, and it will be reopening at the same location in Gulf Mall. The exact date of the reopening is yet to be revealed, but it will be in the coming months. O Opening soon. ihopmiddleeast.com. Guess who’s back Explore HIA Always arrive to the airport super early? You can now while away the hours with a tour of Hamad International’s public art thanks to Discover Qatar. Priced at US$10 (QR36), you’ll learn about works including Lamp/Bear by Urs Fischer and Small Lie by KAWS. O discoverqatar.qa.Next >