In the summer, most families look for destinations that combine entertainment and learning, and give children the opportunity to have new experiences in a safe and fun atmosphere. In the State of Qatar, there are a variety of options that meet the interests of young people and open wide horizons of discovery for them, starting from interactive destinations and exciting adventures, to workshops and creative activities that contribute to developing their mental, physical and motor abilities.
Visit Qatar highlights a group of the most prominent destinations that are designed to give children rich experiences that combine entertainment and fun, and allow them to develop their skills and express their creativity in innovative ways. These destinations also provide families with the opportunity to spend quality time together, within interactive environments that suit different ages and interests.
Colorverse experience
Immerse yourself in an enchanting world of color with the Colorverse experience, a fun, interactive family destination located in the southern parking lots of the Katara Cultural District, which runs until September 15. During which children go on an exciting interactive adventure to restore the lost colors of the world of Colorama, through a dazzling combination of light, sound, and motion effects, and in the spirit of teamwork.
The Colorverse experience is suitable for families and children, and the journey lasts 35 minutes during which visitors will move through the gray, red, green and blue areas, the slide arena area, the mirror area and the rebuilding of the world.
Panda park
Meet the giant pandas residing in Qatar inside the Panda House in Al Khor, the first destination of its kind in the Middle East.
This state-of-the-art reserve is designed to provide a safe and comfortable environment for pandas, while providing families with a rare opportunity to witness the lives of these magnificent animals up close.
Ole Ole Museum®
In the Katara Cultural Village, the Oli Oli® Children’s Museum provides an imaginative space that encourages children to explore, experiment and let their creativity guide their path.
With six interactive exhibits and 40 hands-on exhibits, the museum offers plenty of opportunities to build, create, play and discover. Each space features a design aimed at sparking curiosity and making learning part of the entertainment.
Museum of Mystery
The Museum of Mystery is located in The Gate Mall in the heart of West Bay, opening the doors to families to a world where nothing is as it seems. Through optical illusions, interactive exhibits and mind-blowing challenges, children and adults can test their senses and perception, while discovering the hidden science behind everything they see.
Thanks to its experiences designed to suit different age groups, the museum is an enjoyable family destination that combines curiosity, learning, and taking many distinctive photos.
Families can make the most of their summer in Qatar as part of the Hala Summer 2026 campaign, with the all-inclusive children’s stay offer, which provides free stays, dining experiences and selected activities for children under the age of 12 when accompanied by paying adults. Families can also benefit from value-added offers at participating destinations, restaurants and entertainment venues.
The Hello Summer campaign also provides family entertainment in malls and hotels, with free activities, live shows, meetings with popular characters, and interactive challenges in participating destinations. Families can also enjoy special hotel stays, which adds more fun to vacations in the State of Qatar.