Doha Festival City to Host an Exciting Back-to-School Event
Transform your back-to-school checklist into a family adventure with vibrant crafts, pop-up shops, and giveaways at Doha Festival City.
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As the new school year approaches, Doha Festival City is transforming back-to-school shopping into an unforgettable, family-friendly experience. Running from 16 to 30 August 2025, Center Court will host an immersive event blending fashion, fun, and creativity to make school prep genuinely exciting.
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At the heart of the festivities are pop-up showcases from renowned brands like Next, Centerpoint, Fnac, Herschel, Adidas, Pottery Barn, and MUJI. Parents can effortlessly check off their shopping lists while kids are busy exploring dynamic activities nearby. The décor, thoughtfully reused from the mall’s Summerland installation, underscores a strong commitment to sustainability.
It’s not just shopping, creativity takes center stage. Children are invited to personalize their school gear in the arts & crafts zone, turning stationery into cherished keepsakes. It’s a meaningful way to let little ones express themselves, while parents relax and browse.
Between 21 and 23 August, creativity meets transformation as Jotun’s face-painting station offers playful makeovers, from superheroes to fairies and beyond, perfect for photo ops and lasting memories.
The excitement continues from 24 to 30 August with Mazzraty’s spin-the-wheel game, offering a chance to win exclusive back-to-school goodies. It’s interactive fun that keeps the thrill of the event going strong.
For families looking for photo-worthy moments, the event has vibrant Back-to-School installations scattered throughout Center Court, ideal for capturing the joy of the season.
To sweeten the experience, Doha Festival City is hosting brand giveaways through the end of August. Follow their social channels closely, you’ll have chances to win QAR 150–200 vouchers from Marks & Spencer, Fnac, Borders, and Daiso, with prizes available online and on-site.
Collectors, get excited—there’s a pop-up wonderland of collectables on the horizon, featuring exclusive treasures and special editions. Keep an eye out, as details are set to emerge soon.
Mark your calendars for 16–30 August 2025, and head to Doha Festival City’s Center Court to transform back-to-school into a day full of shopping, creativity, games, and delightful family memories.