In your free time, do you enjoy reading, writing, stitching, skating, drawing, painting or photography? Whatever your hobby, you’ll find a group that caters to a specific skill or hobby. Join a club!
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✅ Indicates either an activity for children or an activity in which children can participate.
Children’s Literature Center Affiliated to the Ministry of Culture, the centre was established in 2012 in Umm Slal as the first centre concerned with children’s literature in the Middle East. Holds reading and writing activIties for children. 6652 2362, 6607 7488, [email protected]. See their Facebook page. ✅
Doha Skaters A community of professional and amateur skaters or roller bladers led by Coach Ahmed Alghorab, commonly found on Lusail Marina. Hosts events and training. 7701 3335, see their Instagram and Facebook pages @dohaskaters.
Doha Stitches A ladies only sewing and crafting non-profit charity group where members use their sewing and crafting skills to give back. Join their Facebook group for more details
Doha Writers’ Workshop A community of teachers, students, and professionals interested in writing, reading, and the art of sharing experiences through words. Join their Facebook group for more details
Friends of the Environment Centre (FEC) Raising environmental awareness and conservation. 4487 4125/7301, fec.qa (Arabic) ✅
Friends of Nature (FON) in Ezdan Mall FON is a non-profit organisation, which organises environmental awareness programmes and activities. 7002 0543 (Arabic) ✅
Heenat Salma Farm The eco-farm and camp offers courses and workshops in multi-shafting weaving, palm weaving, silk painting, sadu weaving, handbuilding clay, pottery and more. 4441 1195, 5096 0007, heenatsalma.earth ✅
HOG Qatar Chapter (Harley Owners Group®) Aims to increase the level of enthusiasm toward Harley Davidson motorcycles. 4463 2429/28, harley-davidsondoha.com
Qatar Arabic Language Society at Katara Cultural Village Established in 2022 to become the first civil cultural association specialised in supporting the Arabic language and implementing initiatives and activities that contribute to the dissemination and advancement of Arabic in Qatar, and by raising the efficiency and refining the skills and developing the capabilities of those interested in Arabic. 182, katara.net
Qatar Billiards & Snooker Federation (QBSF) Founded in 1991 to establish a base of players who are able to lead the sport of billiards, pool and snooker. [email protected], qbsf.qa
Qatar Chess Association Chess training and tournaments for children. 4494 4292/91/90, 4469 4349 (girls), 4465 9791 (boys), qatarchess.com ✅
Qatar Camel Mzayen Club Established by the Ministry of Sports and Youth, the club supports camel activities and races, works to develop camel farms and activities, organise local camel festivals, participate in regional and international festivals, and more. The Mzayen Club app is available on iOS and Android. 3237 5118, qcamelmc.qa
Qatar Duners Connect with other bikers, and take on the dunes. Join their private Facebook group for details
Qatar Flying Club A private flying company in Al Khor Airport, offering pilot training, gyro-copter training and weight shift, discovery flights from above, and private pilot’s licence. 4457 1491, qatarflyingclub.net
Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) The federation organises motor and motorcycling rallies, and accepts volunteers interested in marshalling at the rallies. 4437 9885, qmmf.com
Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) Share a broad range of interests including archaeology, geology, botany, marine life, conservation and the natural world. qnhg.org ✅
Qatar Photography Center at Building 18 at Katara Cultural Village Established in 2021 by the Ministry of Culture as Akkas Photography Center, it offers courses and workshops with the aim of improving and enriching the local photography scene. 5583 3807
Qatar Poetry Center (Diwan Al Arab) Operating under the Ministry of Culture, the centre works to promote literary mobility regarding poetry, taking into account the literary heritage of the Qatari society and its cultural depth as well as be the right platform for Qatari poets to develop and succeed. 4405 5736/38, diwanalarab.qa
Qatar Quilt Guild A guild of ladies meet for sewing and technique workshops and contests. See their Facebook page for details
Qatar Reads Previously known as the National Reading Campaign (NRC), Qatar Reads is a programme by Qatar Foundation (QF) that aims to communicate the importance of reading and create interest in reading among all residents. Qatar Reads hosts a variety of outreach initiatives. To attend or volunteer, visit qatarreads.qa ✅
Qatar Scientific Club Established in 1987, it offers training programmes, workshops, and activities in STEM education, mathematics, information technology, engineering and mathematics. Children aged 9 – 12 can join the Children’s Club. 4469 6200, qsc.org.qa (Arabic) ✅
Stand Up Comedy Qatar (SUCQ) Qatar’s own stand-up comedy club. It promotes local comedians and hosts occassional stand-up comedy shows. 3370 3012, see their Facebook and Instagram pages.
SustainableQatar An independent, volunteer-based organisation addressing environmental issues relevant to Qatar. [email protected]
The Official Elvis Presley Fan Club Officially recognised by Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. Join events, activities and outings. qatarelvisfans.qa
Words & Strings The first spoken word society in Qatar that aims to create a bilingual outlet for poets, spoken word artists, and musicians. Holds monthly open poetry and music nights. wordsandstrings.xyz
Youth Hobbies Center at Katara Cultural Village Photography programmes for teens. Basic skills required. 4408 1812, youthobbies.org ✅
