🥭 Indian Mango Festival 2025 in Souq Waqif: A Celebration of Flavor

 

Doha is about to turn golden—literally. Starting June 12, the Indian Mango Festival will take over Souq Waqif’s Eastern Square, inviting residents and visitors to experience the finest mangoes India has to offer.

📍 Where

• Location: Eastern Square, Souq Waqif, Doha, Qatar

• Venue: Covered and air-conditioned exhibition area

📅 When

• Dates: June 12–21, 2025

• Opening Hours:

  • 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM daily

  • Extended to 10:00 PM on public holidays

🕐 What to Expect

• Freshly flown-in Indian mangoes daily, including:

  • Alphonso, Kesar, Badami, Totapuri, Imam Pasand, Mallika, and more

• A variety of mango-based products:

  • Juices, chutneys, ice creams, pickles, and traditional desserts

• A family-friendly atmosphere with opportunities to taste, buy, and learn about the cultural significance of mangoes in Indian cuisine

• Organized by the Private Engineering Office Celebrations Committee and the Embassy of India

🚗 How to Get There

• By Metro: Take the Gold Line to Souq Waqif Station, then walk 5–7 minutes to the Eastern Square

• By Car: Ample parking available in and around the Souq Waqif area; early arrival is advised

• Accessibility: The venue is fully accessible and air-conditioned, making it suitable for families, elderly visitors, and children

✅ Pro Tips

• Come early to get the widest selection of varieties

• Prices and supply may vary daily depending on the arrival batches

• Try the mango ice cream—it’s a local favorite!

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Whether you're a lifelong mango fan or just curious to try something new, this vibrant festival offers a unique summer treat in the heart of Doha. Don’t miss your chance to bite into India’s best—without leaving Qatar.

Döner & Koshari: My Impressions at the Food Festival 2025

 It was nice to be outside… to blend into the crowd, browse the offerings, be shocked by the prices, and wonder how people are willing to wait in line for an hour in front of an Egyptian restaurant just for Koshari.

Tasting a bit of this and that, marveling at the fact that the döner I bought was a masterpiece from a Scottish restaurant... That eateries come from such distant places to promote themselves here. There were even London-based Palestinian  , Swiss restaurants making their debut at this festival in Doha.

It was good that we went early— as the evening progressed, the crowd kept growing, and that's when I always feel the urge to escape.