Are you looking for ladies only activities, things to do, places, and groups for you and your girlfriends? You’re in luck because, in this edition of Top 5, we’re featuring a list of parks, beaches, gyms and fitness centers, groups, and events that is exclusive for women. Spend a relaxing day with your friends, get active together, meet new people, or learn new things!
1. Parks
Oxygen Park
Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, Oxygen Park is ladies-only from 3 pm to 10 pm. There will be different zones and activities in the park such as Bricklyn LEGO(R) Education’s LEGO Drop N Session on 20th, 25th, 26th & 27th of January 2021.
- Entrance fee: FREE
- Location: https://goo.gl/maps/Y2weNAv5PyTzAAdu9
Al Khor Park
Every Tuesday, Al Khor Park is dedicated to women and children only. The entrance fee to Al Khor Park is QR 15 for adults and QR 10 for children up to 10 years old. The park is open from 8 am to 10 pm, while the ticket window closes by 8 pm. The park also includes a mini zoo. The Ministry of Municipality and Environment recently announced that the public can now buy tickets to Al Khor Park at selected Al Meera branches.
- Entrance fee: QR 15 – adults; QR 10 – children up to 10 years old
- Location: https://goo.gl/maps/RQtTHtGjN148gHaF9
READ MORE: Al Khor Family Park to reopen for public on Sunday
Al Qarma Beach Garden
The beachfront park on the east coast of Al Khor is open for ladies and children under 10 years old only. Inside the park, you’ll find an assortment of trees and plants, play areas for kids, wooden umbrellas offering shade along the seashore, walking paths, benches, and solar-powered lighting.
FIND OUT MORE HERE: A quick guide to Al Qarma Beach Garden and Al Shu’aa Reserve: family destinations in Al Khor
- Entrance fee: FREE
- Location: https://goo.gl/maps/QZ3kYPdmZ7rLBay7A
2. Beaches
Al Farkiah Beach
Every Sunday and Wednesday, from 7 am to 10 pm, only women and children (under 10 years old) are allowed at Al Farkiah Beach in the municipality of Al Khor and Al Thakira. Facilities on the beach include a play area, shades, bench, toilets, and cafeteria.
- Entrance fee: FREE
- Location: https://goo.gl/maps/xvNHmFpN4k9Lg2P29
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Simaisma Beach
A part of Simaisma beach has been marked specifically for women with a separate gate which is constantly monitored to prevent any male from entering. There are shades and toilets. There’s even a small pink cafe in the area called Beach Waves open from 12 pm to 8 pm.
- Entrance fee: QR 50 per car
- Location: https://goo.gl/maps/v1rFQyDk4u2ejYva9
3. Ladies expat groups
You can also join women-only groups in Qatar for expats, for certain nationalities, a specific hobby, and more. Each group has its own rules.
- American Women’s Association
- Doha ChiQlistas
- Doha Ladies Social
- Doha Mums
- Doha Women Forum
- How Women Work
- Ladies In Qatar Group (LQG)
- Qatar Expat Women
- Qatar Indian Women – QIW
- Qatar Quilt Guild
- Qatar Professional Women’s Network
- Qatar Social Women
- Tuesday Ladies Group
4. Gyms and fitness centers
There are many gyms in Qatar that are for women only or offer ladies only classes. Some of the gyms or fitness centers in Qatar that have ladies only section are:
- Aspire Ladies Gym
- M Active Ladies
- Anytime Fitness
- Be Fit Centre
- ForFit
- Dana Club
- City Gym Doha
- Gymmito
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5. Cultural activities
Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center (Fanar) regularly holds events for ladies such as a crash course of Qatari dialect (Swalif), and Coffee Morning, Qatari Majlis, and mosque tours. Some events may be held online due to covid-19 restrictions. Be updated on their current events through their social media channels.
- Instagram: @binzaidqatar
- Website: https://www.binzaid.gov.qa/
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