Tribune News Network
Doha
Qetaifan Island North is getting ready to welcome football fans visiting Qatar and tourists to the diverse entertainment and cultural events that it has lined up for them.
To begin with, there is QetaiFAN Camp, which has 1,800 fully furnished luxury Arabian tents with a distinctive sea view of Lusail city. Breakfast and access to QetaiFAN Beach Fest is included. Then there is the Arabian Village which will introduce visitors to the diversity and hospitality of the Arab culture. Al Thuraya Village is offering entertainment activities for both families and children to enjoy. And lastly, the Beach Club is ready to welcome visitors to enjoy lots of beach events and entertainment shows. Qetaifan Island North is only 5 Km away from Lusail Stadium, making the island one of the must-go to places during November and December.
Hesham Sharaf, Chief Operation Officer at Qetaifan Projects, assured that island is ready to welcome visitors, saying, "Despite the challenges and difficulties, we focused on raising the island’s readiness to welcome fans in coordination with the concerned authorities and institutions, in order to provide the best means of safety and security for fans.”
In this regard, Sheikh Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Head of Business Development, Qetaifan Projects, expressed his happiness over the hosting of the events at Qetaifan Island North. "Considering that Qetaifan Island North is the first tourist entertainment destination in Qatar, we have worked to provide a comprehensive and unique tourism and entertainment experience for visitors and fans where the events will include all categories and satisfy all tastes”, he said.
Qetaifan Island North is one of the most prominent contributors in providing distinctive accommodation for football fans, by offering a camp consisting of 1,800 luxury Arabian fully furnished tents that will be providing all hotel services including breakfast and free internet. In addition there will be a clinic, and 24/7 security services available.
The Island is also preparing to present the largest entertainment festival on its beaches during November and December. There will be lots of beach entertainment events, beach sports, F&B, augmented reality shows, daily concerts by the most prominent Arab and foreign artists, free internet, and huge screens on the beach to enjoy watching all football matches.
Meryal Waterpark will also open its doors to visitors during the November and December. Its unique design is inspired by the history of the oil and gas industry in Qatar. Meryal is the largest waterpark in the region featuring 36 water rides and the world’s highest tower of its kind the "Icon Tower.