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Doha’s thriving food scene traces transformation before World Cup

November 25, 2022930 Views

A hummus recipe and cashier countertop are the only surviving elements of the original 'Beirut' restaurant, which opened its doors in Qatar in 1960 and has since tracked the capital Doha's metamorphosis from dusty outpost to hosting soccer's World Cup. Jihad Shahin's uncle opened the Lebanese restaurant in the old commercial district of Msheireb but the building that housed it was razed under a development project that produced one of Doha's most modern areas, brimming with hip coffee shops and lunch spots serving high-powered executives. The 'Beirut' eatery relocated to the more affordable Ben Mahmood neighbourhood in 2010, the year that the Gulf Arab gas producer was awarded rights to host soccer's biggest global event that kicked off on Sunday. People eat at restaurant Beirut,...

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Flashy Dubai will cash in on a World Cup a short flight away

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October 30, 2022234 Views

The FIFA World Cup may be bringing as many as 1.2 million fans to Qatar, but the nearby flashy emirate of Dubai is also looking to cash in on the major sports tournament taking place just a short flight away. Some soccer fan clubs have already said they’ll be commuting to Qatar during the cup on 45-minute flights from Dubai, the skyscraper-studded, beachfront city-state in the United Arab Emirates. Other fans plan to sleep on cruise ships or camp out in the desert amid a feverish rush for rooms in Doha. A man passes by a Qatar FIFA World Cup merchandise display at the Al Maktoum Airport on Oct. 27, 2022 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) Dubai’s airlines, bars, restaurants, shopping malls and other attractions now hope to benefit, further boosting their re...

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The perfect base for escapades in Qatar

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October 13, 2022828 Views

Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli and Al Najada Doha Hotel by Tivoli set to host football enthusiasts, during the biggest football event in the world hosted in Qatar As the countdown begins to the start of the global show piece kicking off in Qatar next month, Tivoli Hotels & Resorts is all set to host football enthusiasts from across the globe at its Doha city properties. Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli and Al Najada Doha Hotel by Tivoli are both offering a range of special packages including stay and dine at attractive rates starting from QR 1,786 per night for Al Najada Doha Hotel by Tivoli and QR 1,768 per night for Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli. The proximity of these opulent properties to Stadium 974, Bidda Park Fan Zone, the fans area and the Corniche...

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World Cup fans to put Qatar’s green goals under pressure

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September 7, 2022767 Views

The Middle East's first ever soccer World Cup promises boom time for Dubai hotels this November, with thousands of fans expected to descend on the Gulf city due to limited accommodation in neighbouring host nation Qatar. But the environmental costs of transporting those visitors nearly 400 km (249 miles) for match days, overwhelmingly by plane, raises further doubts over Qatar's pledge last year to host the first ever carbon-neutral World Cup. FILE PHOTO: Flag raising ceremony for the last three teams to qualify for the 2022 World Cup - Doha, Qatar - June 16, 2022 General view during the ceremony REUTERS/Mohammed Dabbous While more than a million soccer fans are expected to attend the tournament, Qatar had just 30,000 hotel rooms as of March. More are due to be added before the t...