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MIA Bazaar Welcomes the Winter Season

30 October 2025

Where Every Stall Tells a Story

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The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Bazaar returns on 31 October 2025 with an exciting new edition designed to offer both vendors and visitors an even more enjoyable experience than before. This year’s bazaar features several enhancements that promise a more dynamic and engaging atmosphere for all.

Set in Zone 1 of MIA Park, adjacent to the Dar Al Maghrib Pavilion, the bazaar enjoys a prime waterfront location that perfectly frames the Museum of Islamic Art’s iconic architecture. The picturesque setting offers the ideal backdrop for a weekend of family outings and relaxation under Doha’s pleasant winter skies.

A celebration of local creativity and entrepreneurship, the MIA Bazaar brings together a rich mix of vendors showcasing handmade crafts, artwork, fashion, jewellery, and other unique creations. Guests can also savour an array of international delicacies and sweets, making it a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The lively open-air setting and scenic views of Doha’s skyline make the bazaar a beloved destination for residents and visitors alike.

The bazaar will be open every Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and every Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., offering an inviting weekend retreat for the community to shop, dine, and enjoy the outdoors.

MIA Bazaar is a celebration of Doha’s cultural diversity and community spirit—a place where creativity thrives amid the open-air beauty of MIA Park.

Entrepreneurs interested to participate may send an email to BDRFP@qm.org.qa for more details and registration information.

About QC Enterprises (QC+)

QC+ is a strategy group that brings culture to life through experiences that connect and inspire.

We merge cultural insight with innovation, positioning culture as a catalyst for creative and commercial growth. Through impactful programmes, activations and professional services, we open up new pathways for value and engagement across tourism, hospitality, retail, and the wider cultural economy.

Our expertise spans food and beverage, event hosting within our iconic locations, and art and design consultancy, through to retail and merchandising, product development, and large-scale cultural land development and rejuvenation projects. Our in-house portfolio includes MICHELIN-awarded restaurants such as IDAM by Alain Ducasse, celebrated Qatari chef Noof Al Marri, and Qatar Creates.

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About Qatar Museums

Qatar Museums (QM), the nation’s preeminent institution for art and culture, provides authentic and inspiring cultural experiences through a growing network of museums, heritage sites, festivals, public art installations, and programmes. QM preserves and expands the nation’s cultural offerings, sharing art and culture from Qatar, the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region with the world and enriching the lives of citizens, residents, and visitors.

Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and led by its Chairperson, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, QM has made Qatar a vibrant centre for the arts, culture, and education in the Middle East and beyond. QM is integral to the goal of developing an innovative, diverse, and progressive nation, bringing people together to ignite new thinking, spark critical cultural conversations, and amplify the voices of Qatar’s people. Since its founding in 2005, QM has overseen the development of museums and festivals including the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) and MIA Park, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, the National Museum of Qatar (NMOQ), 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, QM Gallery Al Riwaq, QM Gallery Katara, and Design Doha. Future museums include Dadu: Children’s Museum of Qatar, Art Mill Museum, Qatar Auto Museum and the Lusail Museum.

Through its newly created Creative Hub, QM also initiates and supports projects—such as the Fire Station Artist in Residence, the Tasweer Qatar Photo Festival, M7, the creative hub for innovation, fashion and design, and Liwan, Design Studios and Labs — that nurture artistic talent and create opportunities to build a strong and sustainable cultural infrastructure.

Animating everything that Qatar Museums does is an authentic connection to Qatar and its heritage, a steadfast commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, and a belief in creating value through invention. For more information visit https://qm.org.qa

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Maria Luisa L. Bernabe

Marketing & Communication

QC Enterprises WLL

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mbernabe@qm.org.qa