October 20, 2020
Msheireb Downtown Doha, the smart and most sustainable city in Qatar, launches the first edition of Al Sikka ‘Gourmet Street’ event and “In Downtown” exhibition during October.
Al Sikka ‘Gourmet Street’ event will be hosted at Msherieb Downtown annually with a different concept every year. This year, the event will feature a unique new ice cream concept presented for the first time in Qatar, where families can enjoy a wide variety of flavours offered by the city’s prestigious retail brands. The event will also host the Music Affairs Center’s to play magical music pieces creating a beautiful ambiance. Al Sikka ‘Gourmet Street’ starts today October 21 and opens from 4 pm to 11 pm.
In addition, Msheireb Downtown Doha launched yesterday the “In Downtown” exhibition in collaboration with Alhosh Gallery and the support of Seashore Qatar. The exhibition is open to the public for free and features 17 artists from Qatar who display a collection of their portraits and artworks. The exhibition takes place at Sikkat Wadi Msheireb and is open from 4 pm to 9 pm.
Maryam Al Jassem, Communications and PR Manager of Msheireb Properties, said: “We are pleased to organize this community activation in an open-air space to enjoy a new concept of an ice cream presented by our brands at Msheireb Downtown Doha. It is part of our social responsibility to offer our local community a place to enjoy their time in a safe environment.”
“Besides, our new “In Downtown” exhibition will be a unique art exhibition by local artists showcasing their latest collections. We appreciate Alhosh Gallery and Seashore Qatar for their kind collaboration in making this event happen. Msheireb Properties encourages art and creativity and supports the creative community to widespread its creations to the broader audience”.
Msheireb Downtown Doha is the world’s first sustainable downtown regeneration project, reviving the old commercial heart of the city through a new architectural language. The environmentally conscious development blends traditional Qatari heritage and aesthetics with modern technology. From design and planning to the delivery of infrastructure and transportation, through to improving overall lifestyle, the city aims to provide a place where it is enjoyable to live, work, shop, visit, and spend time with family and friends.