The Pearl-Qatar to host Porto Arabia Festival

United Development Company (UDC), master developer of The Pearl-Qatar, is set to host Porto Arabia Festival, an outdoor event that will feature a variety of entertaining programs designed for all the family.

The festival, which will run from April 27th till 29th from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, will take place at the colorful waterfront concourse between 2 and 6 La Croisette. The festival will feature a dedicated children's area where kids can enjoy petting animals on the boardwalk as well as pony rides in a sealed lawn designed specifically for the event. The festival will also host game kiosks and booths for painting, arts and crafts activities as well as ceramics coloring.

Daily entertainment shows, including juggling, acrobatics and magic among other fun activities, which will also be part of the festival. Stilt walkers, balloon twisters and caricaturists will tour the festival, providing an integrated and comprehensive leisure experience for visitors and residents of The Pearl-Qatar. Through such events, Porto Arabia seeks to cement its position as an attractive family-oriented destination that offers a unique shopping and dining experience for families.

The Pearl-Qatar welcomes thousands of visitors, residents and tourists from across the GCC, and continues to host a variety of events, programs and live shows that bring joy and fun. Visitors have now access to more than 25 new outlets including cafes, restaurants, and gift shops petting animals that have recently set up shop in Porto Arabia, Medina Centrale and Qanat Quartier, providing new lifestyle offerings to the island’s shoppers. The pickup in retail activity across the island was reflected in the number of vehicles entering The Pearl-Qatar, which are tracked through modern technology and monitoring devices installed at the entrance of the project. From March 9 to April 8, a weekly average of 210,000 vehicles have entered The Pearl-Qatar while a total of 10 million visitors including residents, visitors and tourists,has been recorded over the past year.

As a leading and fast-growing destination, The Pearl-Qatar provides a unique platform for international brands seeking to tap the promising and growing Qatari market while also benefiting residents and visitors alike. The inauguration of new shops that adopt best practices and cater to various personal needs has appealed to both Qatari consumers and foreigners. To stay up to date with the island’s latest offerings, download The Pearl-Qatar Android and iOS app on Apple Store and Google Play store.