National Day festivities start early with Darb Al Saai opening

Entertaining visitors with traditional sword dances and songs, Qatar today launched the Darb Al Saai grounds in Al Sadd, marking the start of National Day celebrations that will culminate with a large parade on the Corniche on Dec. 18.

An annual fixture of the festivities, Darb Al Saai this year puts Qatar’s desert heritage at the center of its offerings, with horse and camel displays, children playing traditional bedouin games and various stalls and booths offering both handicrafts and activities for the kids, all organized by various government institutions. It will run every day from 8am to noon, and from 3pm to 10pm.

Event organizers have also re-launched the Qatar National Day website with details of current and upcoming offerings.

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