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The Qatar Motor Show 2016 being held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) is attracting a large number of visitors, especially families. Visitors can pre-register for the free event via www.qatarmotorshow.gov.qa for fast-track entry.
The show will be open today and tomorrow from 1pm to 10pm. On Sunday the entry is from 4pm to 10pm and on Monday when it ends, from 1pm to 8pm.
For the latest news, information and opportunities to win exclusive prizes like access to the Evotek Technology F1 Simulator on the showroom floor, Qatar Motor Show goodies, and pampering at the Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel, visitors and fans should follow the show via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube, and use the official hashtag #QMS2016.
Motorbike stunts and displays from Red Bull athlete Shadi al-Dhaheri, whose two-wheeled talents have wowed crowds all over the world, are scheduled at 3.30pm today and from 6.30-7.30pm and 8.30-9.30pm on Sunday and Monday.
The Red Bull Car Park Drift Championship 2016 kicks off at the Corniche from 8.30pm. Visitors who are not able to attend the event on the Corniche can watch it from the comfort of the Qatar Motor Show, where the event will be streamed live in the outdoor Fanzone.
The highlights of the show include the Audi RS Q3, SQ5, S8 and the all new R8 and A4; the limited edition BMW 7 Series Solitaire and the BMW M2, Cadillac CT6 and XT5, Chrysler 200 Sedan; the Ferrari 488 Spider; the new 2016 Ranger, 2016 Explorer, and the 2016 Edge from Ford; the new shape GMC Sierra and Terrain 2016; the new Infiniti QX50; all new Jeep Renegade; Lexus RC F GT3; the introduction of new light-passenger vehicle brand, Maxus; the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class 250 Sport, G500 Square, C450 AMG and C300 Coupe; Mini Clubman and the brand new Mini Hatch Convertible; the all new Mitsubishi Montero Sport; Nissan GTR Nismo, 370Z Nismo and Patrol Nismo plus the updated Patrol “Desert Edition”; GCC premieres for the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S and the all new Macan GTS; the Renault Clio RS; the Rolls-Royce Dawn; regional reveals for the Toyota Prius and FT1; and the VW Golf GTI Clubsport, new Passat and new shape Tiguan.
Visitors can explore the world of motion at the Qatar Motor Show with special guest exhibitors such as Carbondrone, demonstrating the power and versatility of carbon fibre with the Devilray. Designed by a group of professionals linked to the MotoGP and Formula 1 scenes, the Devilray is the lightest and carbon fibre drone on the market. Qatar’s first-ever concept car has also been revealed, designed in partnership by Texas A&M University Qatar and Ali Bin Ali Group.
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