Al Zahiyah & Al Maryah Island
A standard British-style hotel pub by day, The Tavern only starts pumping on weekend nights when the house band kicks off. For cheaper drinking get here…
Must-see entertainment in Arabian Peninsula
Doha
The grand interior with red chairs, ornate balconies and a striking ceiling design has space for 550 guests, who come to enjoy philharmonic orchestras and…
Oman
The Bedouin specialise in raising camels for racing and regular camel races take place throughout the region from mid-October to mid-April. Finding…
Doha
Races with thoroughbred Arabian horses take place here between October and March; the public is welcome to attend at no cost. The race calendar is…
Al Zahiyah & Al Maryah Island
Are the kids melting in the heat and need some inside entertainment? This super-modern multiplex has a colourful cinema built specifically for kids…
Al Zahiyah & Al Maryah Island
Rock Bottom, in the Al Diar Capital Hotel, has been going for years and is still a top choice for a rowdy night out with no pretensions. The live band…
Doha
The Doha Players have been staging amateur productions around town for the last 50 years, an emphasis on Shakespeare, at venues such as Katara…
Muscat
One of several modern cinemas in town, this complex shows the latest Hollywood releases and offers a night out, followed by a scoop from Ice Cream Mama…
United Arab Emirates
The camel races are the place to head to if you want to immerse yourself in local culture. Madinat Zayed's camel race track is just south of town and…
Abu Dhabi
This 20,000-seater stadium is where all international cricket matches take place. If you're a cricket fan and there's a match on while you're in town,…
Dubai
This family-geared cinema, with beanbags and kid-friendly snacks, is located at the new Springs Souk shopping mall, a 15-minute taxi ride from the Nakheel…
Doha
This 490-seat venue infrequently hosts plays, concerts and film screenings. Check local listings for upcoming shows and booking details.
Al Bateen & Al Mushrif
Join the fans at the home stadium for Al Wahda FC. If you're a football fan, this is where all the big local games are held.
Muscat
The website of this event organiser gives a helpful schedule of the major big-ticket shows coming to Muscat.
Bahrain International Exhibition Centre
Manama
This convention and corporate events venue occasionally hosts recitals of Bahraini music. Keep an eye on the website for information.
