Is a special milestone coming up, and you’re not sure where to celebrate it? Are you looking for budget-friendly options or perhaps a unique party location? From playing with snow, painting houses, eating 3D cakes, and smashing piñatas to simply enjoying a play in the park: you can choose something different each year, and create a collection of memorable birthday celebrations you’ll cherish as a family.

What could make your child and their friends happier than showing them something as unique as snow in the middle of the desert? With temperatures as low as -4 degrees Celsius and Antarctic vibes, they’ll surely remember this birthday party for a long time. 

The birthday package in Snow Dunes includes an hour and a half of pure joy of playing with snow. E-invitations, kids' meals, a host, and music are included in the price, and you can also add extras such as a professional photographer (from QAR 300), piñata (QAR 250), and 3D cake designs (from QAR 400).

The price range for a basic birthday package is QAR 149 during weekdays and QAR 159 for weekends, per person. The theme park is located in Doha Festival City.

Contact: +974 4042 0444

Working hours: Saturday to Thursday 10 AM to 12 AM, Fridays 1 PM to 12 AM

If you’d like to combine having fun and learning, then OliOli Children’s Museum is the best place to celebrate your kid’s birthday in Qatar. It has four different galleries: WonderSphere, Kinetic Gallery, Water Gallery, and Future Park, where children can have fun with water, socialize in the playground, and learn about physics. 

Kids can spend 90 minutes in the galleries, and then another 30 minutes in a special room for birthdays. The birthday packages also include personal invitations, stickers, and wristbands for the guests, making the celebration even more special. 

The price for a standard package is QAR 170 per person for weekdays, and QAR 190 during weekends. You can also choose the premium package for QAR 200 during weekdays, and QAR 220 for weekends. The museum is located in the Katara Cultural Village Children's Mall.

Contact: +974 440 812 66

Working hours: Sunday to Thursday from 1 PM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to 9 PM

If you’re on the lookout for a cheap venue for a birthday party in Qatar, check out KidZania Doha in Aspire Park. Their basic birthday package includes birthday party decorations, cake, meal, unlimited playtime, and a host. All of this for a total of QAR 1,599 for ten kids and ten accompanying adults.

What makes KidZania Doha one of the best kids' birthday party venues is the unlimited play time in more than thirty different setups. They can pretend to be firefighters, work in a beauty salon, drive the city bus, cook food, paint houses, or make perfumes. Your child’s friends will have the chance to dive into the grown-up world, but in a fun, memorable way. 

Contact: +974 448 262 22 

Working hours: Monday to Wednesday from 2 PM to 8 PM, Thursdays and Fridays from 1 PM to 10 PM, Saturdays from 10 AM to 8 PM

Doha Quest is perfect for parents with a busy schedule — your only task is to pick the package (and add-ons if you need them), sit back and relax as the Quest team sends out invitations and picks out decorations. Your junior guests will be supervised by trained personnel while they venture into 30+ rides and attractions such as a carousel, a mini Ferris wheel, or a pirate ship. 

The price for a standard package is QAR 229 for kids aged 4–12, and QAR 299 for 13 and above. The premium package goes for QAR 279 for the 4–12 age group, and QAR 349 for 13+. Doha Quest is located in the Doha Oasis, Gate 2.

Contact: +974 441 034 44

Working hours: Monday to Saturday from 2 PM to 10 PM, closed on Sundays

In case you don’t mind hosting outside of Doha, Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park may be the perfect venue. Based in Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas, your guests will have access to the whole Sea Caves Waterpark and the designated party area. With party decorations, junior meals, and a party host, you’re in for a memorable birthday!

Packages range from QAR 250 to QAR 345 per person, and the special birthday package is free for the child and two of their guardians. The minimum number of guests is ten. Apart from a regular celebration, you can also organize activities such as sandcastle building, face painting, watching a movie, or go-karts. 

Contact: +974 442 3666

Working hours: Saturday to Tuesday from 10 AM to 6 PM, Wednesdays until 9 PM, Thursdays and Fridays until 7 PM

If your kid is a fan of jumping, don’t think twice before you book Bounce for their birthday.  The party begins with a 30-minute meet and greet, followed by 60 minutes of fun jumping with the host and playing games. Then, you have another 30 minutes for cake cutting and food.

The birthday party package is QAR 250 per child, and it includes food such as pizza, chicken tenders, fresh juice, popcorn, and potato wedges, as well as guest goody bags. If you want cake included in the birthday package, that would be an additional QAR 500 for 20 servings, or QAR 650 for up to 30 servings. For more options, check out their party booklet. The venue is located in Tawar Mall.

Contact: +974 440 865 00

Working hours: Wednesday to Friday from 10 AM to 11 PM, Saturday to Tuesday from 10 AM to 10 PM

Celebrating a birthday at the beach is perfect for kids of all ages, especially if you’re looking for budget-friendly ways to commemorate this milestone. The entrance fee to Katara Beach is QAR 10 for adults and QAR 5 for kids, helping you save money without cutting down on the fun.

Plan out the games like volleyball, building sandcastles, swimming, cards, and bring refreshments. Most importantly, have plenty of adults to monitor the kids, especially the ones who don’t know how to swim yet. 

The best part about celebrating a birthday at Katara Beach is that you don’t have to make any reservations in advance. But, arrive as soon as the beach opens to save the best spots.

Working hours: Monday to Sunday from 10 AM to 11 PM

Celebrating birthdays has never really been about restaurants or even unique experiences — it’s about bringing your loved ones together. If you’re on a budget or your kid isn’t amused by any of the venues, you can organize a party at home. 

Purchase decorations at designated stores such as Party Oasis, Haflaty Store, Atoms, order your favorite pizza, invite a few of your child’s closest friends, and of course, make or order a delicious cake. Turn on your kid’s favorite songs, or even a movie, and dive into hours of laughter and pure joy.