There are some big names present at the festival, like Hyatt and Cerutti, but most of the places were lesser-known ones.
There is no shortage of chocolate fountains, with strawberries and marshmallows offered in a cup—25 QAR at most places. I saw at least five different stands
The Hive Cake Shop offers Russian honey cake, among many other treats—this specialty makes them unique in Doha. They have a small shop, but most of their orders are for delivery, they said.”
Santa Nata is a Portuguese cake shop and café—another unique place in Doha. The name means ‘Holy Cream’ in Portuguese, referring to the traditional Portuguese custard tarts they specialize in.
Anat Berries is a small home business, but they offer sweets with a very professional look.
This Egyptian basbosa seller is very confident—he sells only in bulk. You must buy his sweets by the box (50 QAR). The good side: it’s creamy and tasty, and you can even try them for free .
I missed the Japanese cake shops, including the matcha pancakes and lattes. The left side of the festival was almost entirely Filipino stands, offering cookies, ube mochis, and skewers. I also found a chimney cake stand—it was supposed to be the famous Hungarian Kürtőskalács, but I learned it was a Georgian version. I wasn’t very sure if it was the same, so I skipped it .
I didn’t find a single stand offering sugar-free cakes—in a country with such a high rate of diabetes .
Although there was a stage, I didn’t witness any live entertainment—only music from the speakers
There are lots of seating areas, and some spots even have those comfy, stylish chairs. My verdict: go to the festival—most stands open after sunset. Try something you’ve never had before and enjoy Qatar’s mild December weather.
