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Curious about the retail brands you shop at and the meaning behind their name? Let’s discover a few!
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What’s in a Brand's Name?
By Ola Diab
Curious about the retail brands you shop at and the meaning behind their brand’s name? Let's discover !a few
Whether you’re shopping at a super or hypermarket, mall, souq, department store or any other shopping destination, there’s much to learn about the brand and its name, whether it's Arabic, English or French.
Al Meera Consumer Goods: Established in 2005, Al Meera is a Mass Grocery Retailer (MGR), operating the largest network of retail branches in the country, providing a wide range of product mix and services to shoppers with the aim of becoming the most trusted retailer by choice. Currently, Al Meera’s chain consists of over 50 branches with a presence in almost every neighbourhood, and as well as select metro stations. For more information, visit almeera.com.qa
What’s in the name? Al Meera is an Arabic word, meaning ’supplies of food’. It is not to be confused with Meera/Almeera, which is a name commonly given to girls in the GCC region, meaning ‘brilliant’ or ‘aristocratic lady, princess’.
Al Rawabi Hypermarket: Established in 1985, Al Rawabi is a Qatari international retail and wholesaling corporation with over 40 outlets, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, department stores and express counters, in Qatar, the US and Saudi Arabia. Its hypermarkets stock over 50,000 products and it has a 12,000 sq m warehouse divided into fried, chilled and frozen divisions. For more information, visit rawabihypermarket.com
What’s in the name? Al Rawabi is an Arabic word, meaning ’the hills’ or ‘something that rose from the ground’, which also reflects meanings such as honour and high status.
Ansar Gallery: A popular Qatari shopping centre with various branches across the country with groceries, beauty and care products, fashion, children’s toys and supplies, electronics, kitchenware and other household appliances. It is owned by Ansar Group, which was established in the 1980s with the launch of a single store for retail business called the New World Company. In
2018, Ansar Group expanded with over 17 malls and real estate properties, including Ansar Gallery, Ansar City, Doha City, A&H Market, and more in Qatar, Oman and Bahrain. For more information, visit ansargallery.com, ahmarket.com or ansar-group.com
What’s in the name? It is unknown why the brand has taken the name Ansar. However, in the Arabic language, Ansar or Ansari means ‘helpers’ or ‘supporters’, and is the name of the inhabitants of Medina who took Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his followers, known as Al Muhajirun, into their homes when they emigrated from Mecca to Medina during a journey in 622 CE known as the Hijra, in order to escape persecution. The brand’s name is not to be confused with the Qatari family name Al Ansari, who are not affiliated with Ansar Group.
Carrefour Qatar: Carrefour is a French multinational retail and wholesaling corporation headquartered in Massy, France. It operates a chain of hypermarkets, grocery stores and convenience stores, comprising over 13,800 stores in over 30 countries, making it the seventh-largest retailer in the world by revenue. Carrefour launched in Qatar in 1999. Today, it operates five hypermarkets and five supermarkets. Carrefour, owned by Majid Al Futtaim Retail, invests in the development of Carrefour branded products, which bring together the best French products to Qatar. For more information, visit carrefourqatar.com
What’s in the name? Carrefour is a French word, meaning a public square, plaza or crossroads – a junction where one street or road crosses another, or an open space in a town where several roads meet. It’s commonly a marketplace.
IKEA Qatar: IKEA is a Swedish multinational retail company specialising in furniture. Swedish billionaire Ingvar Kamprad founded IKEA in 1943 in Älmhult, Sweden at the age of 17, selling household goods like pens, wallets and picture frames. Currently legally headquartered in the
Netherlands, IKEA has been the world's largest furniture retailer since 2008. There are more than 400 IKEA stores, operating in 63 countries. IKEA opened in Qatar in 2013 at Doha Festival City. For more information, visit ikea.com/qa
What’s in the name? IKEA is named after the initials of founder Ingvar Kamprad, Elmtaryd, the farm on which he grew up, and Agunnaryd, a nearby village.
Monoprix Qatar: Monoprix, a leading multinational retail chain founded in 1932, expanded into Qatar in 2013 under the ownership of Ali Bin Ali Holding. The renowned French brand offers the best of food retailing along with restaurant services, clothing, household items, perfumes, gift items and more. Headquartered in France, Monoprix has over 480 stores in the country and has extended its global reach to over 75 countries worldwide. Monoprix has six stores in Qatar, located in the Twin Palm Towers in Al Dafna, Doha Festival City, Medina Centrale in The Pearl Island, Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD), West Walk and Iconic 2022 building in Al Waab, and Place Vendôme in Lusail City, which is the largest hypermarket in the world. For more information, visit monoprix.qa
What’s in the name? Monoprix is a compound word. Mono is a prefix used in both the English and French languages, meaning one, only or single. Prix is a French word, meaning price or prize. Monoprix was chosen to reflect the brand's focus on price.
Place Vendôme: One of the newest malls in Qatar, Place Vendôme exudes grandeur with its palatial setting, exquisite interiors and extravagant architecture. The multibillion Qatari riyal mixed-use development in Lusail City spans over 1,150,000 sq m and hosts five-star luxury hotel Le Royal Méridien Doha and Place Vendôme mall, featuring up to 560 different retail outlets with an exclusively luxurious wing dedicated to top designer labels. For more information, visit placevendomeqatar.com
What’s in the name? The Parisian-inspired development is reminiscent of the famous high-end shopping street in Paris, Rue de la Paix, of which Place Vendôme is the starting point. Place is a French word, meaning square or plaza. Vendôme is a town in Loir-et-Cher, central France. Most other uses of Vendome or Vendôme commemorate the famous French general Louis Joseph de Bourbon, Duke of Vendôme (1654–1712 CE).
PRINTEMPS Doha: A prestigious Parisian department store, which launched outside of France for the first time at Doha Oasis. The global luxury fashion, beauty and lifestyle department store offers the largest designer portfolio, housing all the most iconic Maisons under one roof, including among others LOUIS VUITTON, DIOR, Valentino, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Balmain, Pinel & Pinel, Lorenz Bäumer, and LÉTRANGE as well as the most diverse selection of new and established designers from around the globe – from France, Scandinavia and the rest of Europe, Turkey, South America, India, Asia and more. The three-floor PRINTEMPS, spanning 40,000 sq m, also features the biggest beauty and wellness area in Qatar with 2,000 sq m and 137 brands, ranging from the most illustrious names in the industry to the latest sustainable and vegan brands and all-time consumer favourites. For more information, visit qa.printemps.com or dohaoasis.com
What’s in the name? Printemps is a French word, meaning 'spring' or 'springtime'.
SPAR: Al Wataniya International Holding, the licence partner for Qatar, joined SPAR in 2015. The first SPAR store opened in 2017, with a strong focus on fresh produce. Originally, the business started with one Dutch store in 1932 and now comprises over 13,900 stores in at least 48 countries on four continents.
What’s in the name? SPAR was initially launched as DESPAR, an acronym of a slogan created by Adriaan van Well, an innovative Dutch wholesaler,
Place Vendôme
to describe the organisation: Door Eendrachtig Samenwerken Profiteren Allen Regelmatig, which translates to 'All Benefit from Joint Co-operation Regularly'. In the late 1940s, the decision was made to abbreviate the brand DESPAR to SPAR. For more information, visit spar-international.com/ country/qatar
Tawar Mall: The 300,000 sq m shopping destination in Al Markhiya, divided into four different levels with at least 300 shops, restaurants and cafes, as well as Novo Cinemas, BOUNCE, and other entertainment destinations. For more information, visit tawarmall.qa
What’s in the name? Tawar is a family name. In 2004, the late Jabr Tawar Al Kuwari commenced the Tawar Mall project. Since his passing in 2015, his son, Jassim Jabr Tawar Al Kuwari, has guided the project, seeking to fulfil the original ambition of his father.
Souq Waqif: The ancient traditional market is the most popular tourist attraction in Qatar with alleyways of traditional goods such as spices, handicrafts and souvenirs, artefacts and antiques, woven rugs, jewellery, shoes, clothes and more. It is also home to a Gold Souq, Oud Souq, Falcon Souq, as well as camel and horse stables. There is Novo Cinemas, Souq Waqif Art Center and nine Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels. One of the most popular things to do at Souq Waqif, especially for locals, is to dine, as the souq offers a variety of cuisines in its many restaurants and coffee shops, including Qatari, Indian, Syrian, Iraqi, Moroccan, Turkish, Thai, Persian, Egyptian and more. For more information, visit souqwaqif.qa
What’s in the name? Souq Waqif is the oldest souq in the country, dating back around 250 years. Originally, it was a traders market, open only on weekends, when Bedouins came to town, they would to trade their meat, wool, weaving materials and milk for staple goods. Souq is the Arabic word for market and waqif means ‘standing’ so Souq Waqif translates to 'the standing souq' because it
is believed that when the water from the sea would rise, it would swamp the souq. However, shop owners would continue selling their products while standing in the midst of the water.
Souq Al Dira: One of the most popular and busiest souqs for fabric, including lace, organza, silk, cotton, crepe, georgette, cashmere pashmina and an all-encompassing variety of fabrics and materials. Prices vary from affordable to expensive. And yes, you can bargain!
What’s in the name? Al Dira is an Arabic word, meaning ‘the abode’, and commonly used in the GCC region in reference to neighbourhoods. So, Souq Al Dira translates to ‘The Market of the Neighbourhood’. However, it is a souq that serves the entire country.
Wathnan Mall: Dubbed as Qatar’s first family mall, Wathnan Mall spreads over an area of 25,000 sq m across three floors with more than 80 shops, restaurants and cafes, and 700 parking spaces, in Muaither, Al Rayyan. For more information, visit wathnanmall.com
What’s in the name? Wathnan was the name of the best horse owned by the third ruler of Qatar, Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani. It is believed that Wathnan was one of the most important horses to the former ruler, and in fact, was distinguished by the ruler’s care for him as he was his own horse. It is believed that the name originates from the Arabic word for ear/ears udhin/udhnayn, inspired by the horse’s visible, unique ears, which ensures its lineage as a purebred Qatari Arabian horse. The mall’s owner Sheikh Fahad bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani chose the name. Wathnan was also the name of the official mascot of Arab Games Doha 2011.
There are more brands to learn about in Qatar, whether local, regional or international, and the meanings behind the name. As you shop around town, take time to learn more about the brand and its name. m
Souq Waqif in the 1960s
Souq Waqif today
Where to Shop
Affordable and Budget
Al Rawnaq* (Bin Omran) C3 4488 5808
Ansar Gallery* (Call Centre) 4448 6000
Daiso* (Doha Festival City) B2 4469 6883
Dollar Plus* (City Center Doha)) C4 7478 5161
Dragon Mart (Industrial Area) F3 4006 1188
HEMA* (Mall of Qatar) C1 4036 6000
Ramez Shopping Complex* (Salwa Rd) D3 4443 1373
Saving Square* (Tawar Mall) C3 4442 9100
Audio Visual/Computers/Electronics
Almana & Partners (Old Al Rayyan) C3 4431 1072
Almuftah Group (Al Sadd) D3 4444 6867
Domasco (Asian Town, Industrial Area) F3 4435 8168
Darwish Trading (Old Airport) D4 4456 6426
Emax* (Al Asmakh Mall) D3 4428 9245
Mannai Trading Co (Salwa Rd) D3 4455 8888
Salam Stores* (The Gate Mall) C4 4448 5639
Starlink* (Call Centre) 4428 3888
Bookshops, Stationery and Art Supplies
Borders* (Doha Festival City) B2 4471 3942
Colour Note Company* (Al Nasr St) D3 4441 8548
FNAC* (Lagoona Mall) B4 4433 5599
Gulf Greetings (Hallmark)* (City Center Doha) C4 4483 8117
Ibn Al Qayyim Bookstore* (Al Markhiya) C3 4486 3533
Jarir Bookstore* (Call Centre) 4444 0212
Naaz Store (Old Airport) D4 4432 4235
Sensory Souk* (Royal Plaza) D3 4411 0147
Virgin Megastore* (Villaggio Mall) D3 4495 9060
Cakes and Sweets
Batteel Bakery & Café* (Salwa Rd) D3 4444 1414
Edible Arrangements* (Al Gharrafa) B2 4491 1111
Caramel Sweet Arts (Al Waab) D3 3382 7259
FAUCHON* (Salwa Rd) D3 4432 4888
Magnolia Bakery* (Dar Al Salam Mall) E3 4450 9407
Opera Café* (The Mall) D4
4467 8884
Sugar and Spice* (Aspire Park) D2 4038 9668
Chocolates, Sweets and Flowers
Chopin* (Qmall) C3 4483 4747
Dulce Chocolate* (Muraikh) D2 4443 3080
Gardenia* (Al Nasr St) D3 4444 0789
Interflora (C Ring Rd) D4 4432 2717
Larissa Chocolates & Flowers*(Al Sadd) D3 4444 1824
Luxury Flowers & Chocolates* (Duhail) B3 4444 5432
Patchi* (Salwa Rd) D3
4469 3350
Patisserie Suisse* (Al Nasr St) D3 4432 1213
Plaza Hollandi* (Villaggio Mall) D2 4450 7262
Tasmeem Flowers & Chocolates* (Al Rayyan) D2 4417 9993
Furnishing
ACE (Doha Festival City) B2 800 971 223 Articles (Royal Plaza) D3 4413 1188
City Lifestyle* (Al Asmakh Mall) D3 4428 9256
CREU Concept (Al Sadd) D3 3322 7776
Home Centre* (Al Asmakh Mall) D3 4413 1940
Homes R Us* (Hyatt Plaza) D2 4469 8999
IKEA (Doha Festival City) B2 800 4532
Midas (Salwa Rd) D3 4425 1222
Nabco* (Old Airport) D4 4466 6646
Pan Emirates* (Salwa Rd) D3 4427 4966
Pottery Barn* (Mall of Qatar) C1 4452 9529
Simex Group (D Ring Rd) D4 4441 4447
Spazio Interni (Salwa Rd) D3 4468 2618
The One* (Villaggio Mall) D3 800 8431
Tivoli (Old Al Rayyan) C3 4021 2000
Gifts and Souvenirs
Freesia Gifts (Royal Plaza) D3 7000 0480
Gulf Crafts (Salwa Rd) D3 4468 7373
Gulf Greetings (Hallmark)* (The Mall) D4 4467 8383
Jewellery and Watches
Ali Bin Ali Watches & Jewelry* (Mall of Qatar) C1 4444 0228
Alfardan Jewellery* (Place Vendôme) D2 4142 4117
Al Jaber Watches* (The Mall) D4 4467 8484
Al Muftah Jewellery* (Al Sadd) D3 4444 1313
*Indicates multiple locations. Map references in green.
Disclaimer: Shops constantly change their locations and numbers. If you wish to double check or find numbers of non-listed shops, call or text 180.
Souq Waqif
Al Romaizan* (Gold Souq) D4 5512 6530
Al Sulaiman Jewellers* (Gold Souq) D4 4437 6677
Damas* (Al Mana Center, Al Sadd) D3 4442 5428
Domasco Watches* (City Center Doha) C4 4483 9327
Marhaba Jewellery (Gold Souq) D4 4431 8055
Pearl Gallery* (Wathnan Mall) D2 4480 0124
Pure Gold Jewellers* (Villaggio Mall) D2 3111 9145
Key Cutting/Shoe and Watch Repair
Mr Quality* (City Center Doha) C4 4017 2845
Kitchenware
Articles (Royal Plaza) D3 4413 1188
Lakeland* (Villaggio Mall) D2 4417 5385
Table Arts* (Mall of Qatar) C1 4411 6338
Tavola* (City Center Doha) C4 4493 0102
Villeroy & Boch* (Salwa Rd) D3 4436 3561
Musical Equipment
51 East* (Call Centre) 4436 1111
Badie Studio & Stores (Al Souq Area) D4 4442 3554
Virgin Megastore* (Villaggio Mall) D2 4495 9060
Opticians
Al Dar Optics* (Al Nasr St) D3 4436 3461
Al Jabor Vision Technology (C Ring Rd) D4 4442 7152
Yateem Optician* (Lagoona Mall) B4 4412 4380
Oriental Crafts and Carpets
Bradran Persian Carpets (The Mall) D4 4467 8886
Oriental Carpet Company (Al Sadd) D4 4447 9794
Shahrzad Iranian Carpets (Gold Souq) D4 4442 3210
The Carpet Cellar (Msheireb) D4 3116 8427
The Rugman (Al Nasr St) D3 5555 3407
Paint Shops
ACE (Doha Festival City) B2
Party Decorations and Costumes
Crazy Party* (Villaggio Mall) D2 4450 7777
Events (Royal Plaza) D3 4413 1155
Party Kingdom (Bin Mahmoud) D4 4435 3501
Party Mania (The Centre) D4 4441 8810
Personal Care/Pharmacies
Boots* (Villaggio Mall) D2 4452 9655
Kulud Pharmacy* (Al Markhiya) C3 4487 7784
Pet Shops
Pets & More (City Center Doha) C4 5569 4222
See Pets in Day to Day Qatar in the Living in Qatar section.
Photographic Studios/Photographers
Benny Antoun (piano tuner/technician) 5551 4501
Boom Art Studio (Al Markhiya) C3 4411 1070
Gulf Colours* (Najma) D4 4431 1181
Picture World Studio* (Salwa Rd) D3 4469 4710
Sports Equipment
Decathlon* (Villaggio Mall) D2 4495 9080
Doha Golf Club B3 4496 0750
Foot Locker* (Villaggio Mall) D2 4413 5315
Go Sport* (City Center Doha) C4 4463 1644
Sports Corner* (Call Centre) 4036 2211
Tailoring, Textiles and Haberdashery
Al Misk Tailors (Al Ghanim) D4 4432 1141
Century Textiles & Tailors (Al Khaleej St) D4 4442 1283
Lexus* (Gents/Al Sadd) D3 4432 2761
Sara's Secrets (Ladies/Al Sadd) D3 4432 1030
Singer (New Salata) D4 4443 5731
Toys and Children's Items
Babyshop* (Gulf Mall) C3
4430 8305
Early Learning Centre* (Hyatt Plaza) D2 4469 7964
Kiddy Zone* (Landmark Mall) C3 4421 7215
Sensory Souk (Royal Plaza) D3 4411 0147
Toys 'R' Us* (Al Sadd) D3 4443 5904
Water Storage Tanks
Qatar Rotomould (Industrial Area) F2 4460 2315
WOQOD Petrol Stations
WOQOD Call Centre
800 4878
Hempel Paints* (Industrial Area) F3 4455 9000
Jotun Paints* (Call Centre) 4441 2728 m
WOQOD service stations are open 24/7 for petrol, with most offering car services, and have a shop (Sidra) selling food items and other essentials.
City Center Doha
Shopping in Qatar
Going to shopping malls, souqs or other shopping destinations is the most popular pastime in Qatar. People enjoy going to shopping destinations to shop, eat, watch movies or just walk.
No VAT or Sales Tax in Qatar ensures prices are competitive with other shopping destinations. However, the General Tax Authority (GTA) implemented the Excise Tax Law (No 25 of 2018) on 1 January 2019 on 'health-damaging' goods, with a 100% tax on tobacco and alcohol products, energy drinks and special purpose goods, and a 50% tax on carbonated drinks.
Note: A 2015 government directive mandates all shops are required to close for 90 minutes for prayer around midday on Friday. Usually from 11:30 am – 1 pm.
Malls
Qatar continuously witnesses the opening of new malls, including the soft opening of Doha Mall in Abu Hamour in November 2024, North Plaza in Umm Al Emad in October 2024, Velero Mall in Lusail City in December 2023. Other relatively new malls and shopping centres include Lulu Mall, Giardino in The Pearl Island, Printemps Doha in Doha Oasis, and Place Vendôme in Lusail City. The first shopping and entertainment mall to open in Qatar was The Mall, which opened in 1997. Prior to The Mall, residents shopped at The Centre since the 1970s.
Malls vary in size, but all provide an opportunity for shopping, entertainment and dining. Shopping festivals occur throughout the year offering great discounts, special offers and prizes.
Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
There are many local and international hypermarkets and supermarkets in Qatar both in and outside malls. Popular international hypermarkets include Carrefour carrefourqatar.com, Family Food Centre (FFC) family.com.qa, Lulu Hypermarket and Lulu Express qatar.luluhypermarket.com, Mega Mart, Monoprix monoprix.qa, Souq Al Baladi and Baladi Express baladiexpress.com, and Spar Hypermarket spar-qa.com. Other hypermarkets include Safari Hypermarket safarihypermarket.com, Marza Hypermarket marzahypermarket.com, Saudia Hypermarket saudiagroup.com, Shoprite and more. Al Meera Consumer Goods Co is one of Qatar’s leading retailers with the largest network of branches, consisting of at least 50 stores, almeera.com.qa
Retailers give shoppers the opportunity to earn points and rewards with free apps that can be downloaded on all iOS and Android devices:
• Air Miles shopping rewards scheme. airmilesme.com
• Aura Rewards, formerly known as Alshaya Card, is a loyalty programme and mobile app where you can earn and redeem points when you shop or dine at brands operated by Alshaya Group. alshaya.com
• Blue is a loyalty programme and mobile app by Al Futtaim Retail Group that lets you shop at their group brands across the GCC and Egypt while earning rewards every time. mybluerewards.com
• Family Club is a loyalty card by FFC, which allows its cardholder to earn points and redeem them at all FFC outlets. familyclub.qa
• Festival Rewards is a customer loyalty mobile app by Doha Festival City, which gives you access to exclusive offers, special sale events, freebies and discounts. dohafestivalcity.com
• Lulu app makes you a LuLu Loyalty member where you can earn points and redeem them at all Lulu outlets. luluhypermarket.com
• Meera Rewards is Al Meera's loyalty programme and mobile app. almeera.com.qa
• MyClub app from Carrefour Qatar. Valet Trolley service provides free homedelivery to MyClub cardholders for purchases of QAR250+ when shopping in-store. carrefourqatar.com
• Nojoom app from Ooredoo. ooredoo.qa
• Shukran loyalty programme from Landmark Retail Ltd which includes Centrepoint. shukranrewards.com
Banks have also teamed up with retailers to make similar offers. Doha Bank and LuLu Hypermarket entice customers with the LuLu-Doha Bank shopping credit card providing customers with up to 5% savings on purchases at their stores throughout Qatar. QNB LIFE Rewards loyalty programme offers its debit and credit customers rewards at three levels of membership, dependent upon salary. Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) has QIC Advantage Club qicadvantageclub.com
There are many other points and rewards schemes whether at banks, malls, shops or even pharmacies. Find out wherever you shop.
QGrabs qgrabs.com and Urban Point urbanpoint.com are daily and monthly discount websites and apps The Entertainer theentertainerme.com and My Book Qatar mybookqatar.com are money-saving buy-oneget-one free books and apps, offering thousands of offers that are frequently renewed
MALLS & OTHER SHOPPING CENTRES
01 Mall E3 4478 1662 facebook.com
02 Mall A3 4460 7512
03 Mall D4 4029 3974
21 High st B4 5009 3823 21highst.net
Abu Sidra Mall E2 5511 4425/4496 9888 abusidramall.com
ALHAZM C3 4411 1444 alhazm.com
Al Khor Mall 4453 3445 alkhormall.com
Al Asmakh Mall (Centrepoint) D3 4428 9141
Al Thumama Mall E4 4041 0000
OPENING TIMES
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, PARKING IS FREE
Daily 8 am – 11 pm
Sat – Thu 7:30 am – midnight Fri closed 11 am – 12:30 pm
Sat – Thu 7:30 am – midnight Fri closed 11 am – noon
Sun – Wed 10 am – 10 pm Thu – Sat 10 am – 1 am
Daily 8 am – midnight Fri closed 11 am – noon
Daily 9 am – midnight
Daily 8 am – midnight Fri closed 11 am – noon
Sat – Thu 10 am – 10 pm Fri 1 pm – 11 pm
Daily 10 am – 11 pm
DEPARTMENT STORES & A SELECTION OF SHOPS
Al Sulaiman Jewellery & Watches, Startech Middle East, Toys Valley
Al Abed Roastery, Care n Cure Pharmacy, Saloon Sea Palace, Startech Middle East
Caribou Coffee, Wellcare Pharmacy
Galeries Lafayette Doha: 100% Capri, Beauty Hive, Cartier, David Morris, Graff, Joseph, Richard Mille, Van Cleef & Arpels
babyshop, Bath & Body Works, City Lifestyle, Home Box, Le Cheval Jewelry, Lulu Department Store, Splash
Al Jazeera Perfumes, Hadarah Perfumes, Il Bernardo, Little Ones, Razza, Scentsation, Sole Avenue, Style de Vie
Bath & Body Works, City Lifestyle, Claire's, Daiso, Giordano, Mothercare, Mumuso, Nayomi, Payless, Splash
Centrepoint (babyshop, City Lifestyle, Shoemart, Splash), Emax, Homecentre
300 Bowling Centre, Kidsland, Outlet 63, Paintball, Saving Sqaure
21 High st
Abu Sidra Mall
Farah Play Area
Farah Play Area
A neighbourhood mall in Ain Khaled.
A neighbourhood mall in Al Daayen.
A two-storey mall with skylight roof in New Salata.
A high-end luxury openair shopping mall in Katara Cultural Village.
A three-level mall in Al Rayyan with over 200 retail and F&B outlets.
Exclusive luxury brands in a fashionable setting.
Over 60 stores open over two levels.
Two levels with underground parking.
Two levels of family entertainment with 300 parking spaces.
MALLS OPENING TIMES
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, PARKING IS FREE
City Center Doha C4 4493 3355 citycenterdoha.com
Dar Al Salam Mall E3 4016 3573 facebook.com
Doha Festival City B2 4035 4444 dohafestivalcity.com
Doha Oasis D4 4410 6262 doha.printemps.com
Doha Souq D3 4041 0000 dohasouq.qa
Ezdan Mall C3 4433 4141 ezdanmall.qa
Ezdan Mall, Al Wakra 4433 4545 ezdanmall.qa/al-wakra
Gulf Mall C3 4031 0600 gulfmalldoha.com
Hyatt Plaza D2 4499 9666 hyattplaza.com
Sat – Wed 10 am – 10 pm Thu 10 am – midnight Fri 1 pm -- midnight Paid parking
Sat -- Thu 10 am – 10 pm Fri 2 pm -- 11 pm
Sun – Wed 10 am – 10 pm Thu – Sat 10 am – 11 pm
Sun – Wed 10 am – 10 pm Thu 10 am – midnight Fri 1 pm – midnight Paid parking Sat – Thu 7:30 am – midnight Fri closed 11 am – 12:30 pm Daily 7:30 am – midnight Daily 7:30 am – midnight
Sun – Thu 9 am – 10 pm Fri and Sat 9 am – 11 pm Sat – Wed 9 am – 10 pm Thu 9 am – 11 pm Fri 2 pm – 11 pm
DEPARTMENT STORES & A SELECTION OF SHOPS
Accessorize, Aldo, Debenhams, Homecentre, Inglot, MaxFashion, Nayomi, Pets & More, Promod, Splash
Centrepoint, Bath & Body Works, MaxFashion, Merch, Mothercare, Nayomi, Payless, The Body Shop
Debenhams, Harvey Nichols Doha, H&M, Kipling, Marks & Spencer, Naturalizer, Ted Baker, Victoria's Secret
Printemps Doha: Ascher, Dilek Hanif, Ganni, La DoubleJ, Persée, Pupchen, Valentino Garavani, Vever, Wadha
Jumbo Electronics, Lez Watches, Madam Prestige, Saving Square, Sports For Less, Wooden Bakery
Aéropostale, Anotah, Athlete's Co., Bath & Body Works, Neal's Yard Remedies, New Yorker, Riva, The Toy Store
American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Footlocker, H&M, LC Waikiki, R&B, Tim Hortons, Vision Express, Voile
Adidas, Antique Corner, babyshop, Bath & Body Works, Matalan, Morgan, R&B, Sephora, Splash, Victoria's Secret
Aldo, Charles & Keith, Daiso, Highland, HomesRUs, Laura Ashley, LC Waikiki, Nayomi, Pari Gallery, Rasasi, Triumph
Doha Oasis
Doha Festival City
VOX Cinema Doha Quest
KiddyZone
Cineco
Over 200 shops on four floors.
Neighbourhood mall over two floors.
Over 500 outlets, ranging from day-to-day shopping to high-end fashion.
One of the largest luxury department stores in the Middle East.
Four-storey neighbourhood mall in Al Mirqab Al Jadeed St.
Three levels with over 170 stores.
The first and only mall in Al Wakra; two floors with parking for more than 1,500 cars.
Three levels with shaded parking.
Mostly one level with over 100 outlets and kiosks.
Ezdan Mall
Gulf Mall
J-Mall B3 4488 4888/3307 4854 jmallqatar.com
Lagoona Mall
(Zig Zag Towers) B4 4433 5555 lagoonamall.com
Landmark Mall C3 4487 5222 landmarkdoha.com
Lulu Mall, Giardino B4
The Pearl Island 4463 9888 thepearlqatar.com
Mall of Qatar C1 4034 6000 mallofqatar.com.qa
Mirqab Mall D3 4036 2777 almana.com
Msheireb Galleria D4 4008 4777 See their social media pages
Place Vendôme A4 4144 0000/5002 2260 placevendomeqatar.com
Qmall C3 4033 9994 qmallqa.com
Daily 24/7
Thu -- Sun 10 am – 10 pm Fri 2 pm – 11 pm
Sat – Wed 9 am – 10 pm
Thu 9 am – 11 pm Fri 1:30 pm – 11 pm
Daily 8 am – midnight
Sat – Wed 10 am – 11 pm Thu & Fri 10 am – midnight
Sat – Wed 10 am – 10 pm Thu & Sat 10 am – 11 pm Fri 10 am – 11 pm
Sat – Wed 10 am – 10 pm Thu 10 am – 11 pm Fri 10 am – 11 pm Paid parking
Sat – Thu 10 am – 1 am Friday 1 pm – 1 am
Daily 9 am – 10 pm Fri 11 am – 11 pm
Al Fazal Perfumes & Cosmetics, Daiso, Edumart, High End Furniture, Lavender, The Nails Room
51 East, Armani Exchange, Bang & Olufsen, Bridal Lounge, Hello Kitty Beauty Spa, Rituals, Table Arts
BHS, Bershka, Boots, Borders, H&M, Holika Holika, Lush, Marks & Spencer, Mac, Migato, Sephora, Zara
BLSH, Eye Express, Lulu Connect, Lulu Fashion Store
Adidas, Aldo, Bath & Body Works, Bulgari, Call It Spring, Calvin Klein, Pottery Barn, Victoria's Secret
Al-Jazeera Perfumes, Armani Exchange, Bershka, Daiso, Damas Jewellery, illy, Lush, Mango
More than 30 pop-up shops, including Fallini, Phonebooth, Spaceship
Aldo, Bath & Body Works, Bershka, Calvin Klein, Christian Louboutin, Daiso, Dune, Gucci, Jimmy Choo
Ahgar, Al Ameer Al Oud, Al Asjad, Al Rawnaq, Al Qasr Jewelers, Panache London, Vintage Boutique
Lagoona Mall
Mall of Qatar
300 Bowling Center
Flik Cinemas
Circus Land
Cinema Land
XtremeLand, KidzMondo
Novo Cinemas
Funderdome/Hangout/Jump
Flik Cinemas
Kiddy Zone
Novo Cinemas
Watch Repairs
Neighbourhood shopping mall in Hazm Al Markhiya.
Boutique mall over three levels with over 140 outlets.
58,000 sq m single-storey mall.
A small shopping centre in The Pearl Island with Lulu's 20th store.
Over 500,000 sq m of retail, dining and leisure activities.
A 26,000 sq m mall with 250 car parking spaces.
Situated in Msheireb Downtown Doha, with more than 30 pop-up shops.
A 1 mn sq m development of retail, leisure, entertainment and luxury in Lusail City.
Two levels of local shops and restaurants.
Msheireb Galleria
Place Vendôme
MALLS
MAP REFERENCE
Royal Plaza D3 4413 0000 royalplazadoha.com
Tawar Mall C3 4437 9333 tawarmall.qa
The Centre D4 4444 0202 thecenterqatar.com
The Gate Mall C4 4407 7201 thegate-qatar.com
The Mall D4 4467 8888 themalldoha.com
Villaggio Mall D2 4422 7400 villaggioqatar.com
Wathnan Mall D2 4487 6691 wathnanmall.com
Velero Mall A4 4039 1500 See their social media pages
West Walk D2 800 2010 westwalk.qa
OPENING TIMES
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, PARKING IS FREE
Sat – Thu 9 am – 10 pm Fri 3:30 pm – 10 pm
Sat – Wed 10 am – 10 pm Thu & Fri 10 am – midnight
Sat – Thu 10 am – 10 pm Fri 4 pm -- 10 pm
Sat – Thu 10 am – 10 pm Fri 1:30 pm – 10 pm Paid parking
Sat – Thu 10 am – 10 pm Fri 4 pm – 10 pm
Sun – Wed 9 am – 10 pm
Thu & Sat 9 am – 11 pm Fri 9 am – 11 pm
Sat – Wed 10 am – 10 pm Thu – Fri 10 am – midnight
Daily 24/7
Daily 24/7
Supermarkets and shops close for prayers on Friday.
DEPARTMENT STORES & A SELECTION OF SHOPS
Aida, Al Muftah Jewellery, Al Rawnaq, Articles, Mont Blanc, Pari Gallery, Quatro, Sensory Souk, Sizy
Anotah, Caracole, Karisma, Merch, Momento, Riva, Saqr, Saving Square, Sports Corner, The Face Shop
Al Jaber Watches, Brands, GEM Centre, NBK Fashions, Party Mania, Redtag, Scholl, Sulaiman Jewellery
Amiri Gems, Botany Lab, Canali, Ermenegildo Zegna, Hugo Boss, JustKidding, Lululemon, Salam Stores
Aldo, Al Motahajiba, Boots, Claire's, Highland, Hour Choice, La Senza, Mango, Milano, Mothercare, Next
Al Motahajiba, Bath & Body Works, Desigual, H&M, Mango, Marks & Spencer, Virgin Megastore, Zara
Al Jaber Watches, Al Rashdi, Al Suwlujan Jewelry, Gold Mine, Turkiana, Zarabi Department Store
19V69 By Versace, envoy London, Fabula, iTech, Miss Sixty, Pink
Abitare Kids, Agmar, Astore Kuwait, Crocus, Karaca Qatar, Natureland, Naylah Jewelry
Villaggio Mall
Tawar Mall
Ray's Reef
Bounce Qatar
Novo Cinemas
Fun Day
Three-screen Cinema
Gondolania
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Wathnan Fun City ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✔
Most
Freestylers Tribe
STG5 Fitness
✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ Concierge
Over 100 shops across three levels with high-end outlets.
Features a traditional souq, a trampoline park, and many retail shops and dining outlets.
One level mall with beauty, jewellery and clothing kiosks.
Boutique mall with three floors of highend outlets and luxury brands.
Two levels with a range of high- and middle-range shops.
Italian-themed mall with luxury brand area Via Domo.
First mall with dedicated opening hours for families only.
A luxurious mall in Lusail City with Velero Hotel Doha Lusail.
A mixed-use development in Al Waab for dining, retail, living, working and leisure.
Velero Mall
Other Places to Shop
In addition to malls, there are plenty of other shopping destinations in Qatar such as commercial complexes, wholesale markets and traditional souqs.
Al Furjan and Azzab Markets
Al Furjan, plural of Freej, meaning neighbourhood, are markets that house provision stores, bakeries, butcheries, pharmacies, ATM kiosks, laundries, barber shops, eateries, and grocery stores and/or supermarkets, among other facilities. Al Furjan and Azzab Markets aim to have shopping complexes in each zone and can be found in areas such as Al Qutaifiya, Rawdat Al Hamama, Rawdat Aqdim, Al Thumama, Al Mearad, Umm Al Seneem, Al Ebb and Jarayan Nujaimah. The Al Furjan and Al Azzab Markets aims to have more than 40 markets in designated areas with more than 600 shops, covering 28 basic commercial shops, meeting the living requirements of inhabitants in the neighbourhood. qdb.qa
Barwa Village
Barwa Village, just off Al Wakra Road, is a residential and commercial complex that has much to offer. In the centre of Barwa Village is The Plaza – home to Mega Mart and Centrepoint – and also a health club, an international school, a nursery and a medical clinic. There are also a few gold, perfume and gift shops as well as electronics shops and a bookstore. An abundance of affordable restaurants await, offering tastes from Asia and the Arab world.
Next to Barwa Village is Retaj Real Estate’s soonto-open residential and commercial development, New Souq Al Haraj. It consists of 552 units: 22 showrooms; 243 shops; 51 kiosks; 211 residential apartments with one and two bedrooms; and 25 offices.
Central Markets (Aswaq)
Aswaq for Food Facilities Management, a subsidiary of Hassad Foods, manages and operates Qatar's three central markets in coordination with the
Ministry of Commerce and Industry. 4407 1111, aswaq.com.qa
Previous located known as the Wholesale Market in Mesaimeer, Al Sailiya Central Market (Aswaq Sailiya) opened in 2020, covering over 78,000 sq m. The central market is the largest in Qatar, and is divided into several connected and air-conditioned sections for fish, poultry, fruits and vegetables, and a slaughterhouse for camels, cows and sheep. The market has nine air-cooled storages. It includes a traditional market with 52 shops, in addition to the existing 102 shops in the retail market and the 50 shops in the wholesale market. Moreover, there are imported products at the auction hall, which spans over 8,000 sq m. Upon completion of the auction, the products are loaded either out of the market, or to the wholesale market or air-cooled storage.
The Omani Souq has relocated to Al Sailiya Central Market. Tangy, salty aromas of dried fish compete with the sweet smell of ripe dates. It offers a large variety of goods, including desert truffles, spices, nuts, perfumes, gardenware, plants, and incense burners. 4407 1111, aswaq.com.qa/aswaq-sailiya
Aswaq for Food Facilities Management opened Al Wakra Central Market (Aswaq Wakra) in January 2020. Spread over an area of approximately 230,000 sq m, the facility includes a livestock central market with an automated slaughterhouse, cattle barns, shops, hypermarket, traditional and vegetable markets, shops and administrative buildings. The 14,000 sq m automated slaughterhouse has the capacity to handle 9,000 livestock a day. There are more than 600 livestock barns. The public can buy animals from the barns and transfer them to the slaughterhouse.
The retail, wholesale and hypermarket sections are air-conditioned. The market includes 102 shops to support the market’s main activity such as fodder, grain, and veterinary supplies. The market also includes fodder storage space of more than 5,200 sq m. Additionally, the retail section includes 76 shops and a traditional market that
Furjan Markets
Al Sailiya Central Market
sells vegetables and fruits, dried fruit, honey and dates. Open Thursday to Saturday 7 am – 7 pm, between October and June. 4407 1111, aswaq.com.qa/aswaq-wakra
Spanning over 70,000 sq m, Umm Salal Central Market (Aswaq Umm Salal), connects directly to the main ports in Al Wakra, Al Ruwais, Al Khor and Doha, supplying nearly 80% of the fish to the market. It includes 62 fish shops, an auction yard of 2,100 sq m, as well as a fish cleaning section, visitors waiting area, and an ice factory to meet the needs of traders. The market is an integrated marketing platform for all basic commodities, which contributes to achieving food security.
The central market offers all basic commodities such as meat, fish and vegetables to serve the needs of all – traders, producers and consumers. In addition, the market includes a private slaughterhouse with a production capacity of up to 1,000 heads per day (under the management of Widam Food), in addition to livestock barns, vegetables and fruits shops, multi-service shops, cold stores, a supermarket, a mosque, and a number of administrative offices. 4407 1111, aswaq.com.qa/aswaq-umm-salal
Al Mazroua Yard, one of the country's most popular seasonal farmers market, has been located in Aswaq Umm Salal since 2021, extending over 1,800 sq m and includes 44 counters dedicated to selling local produce. There are several seasonal farmers markets across Qatar. Local farmers sell produce directly to customers. Fresh fruit, vegetables and plants can be bought in bulk.
Souqs
In addition to the popular Souq Waqif and Souq Al Wakra (see Souq Waqif and Souq Al Wakra in the Discovering Qatar section), there are various traditional souqs or commercial complexes (so-called souqs) scattered around town. When people in Qatar talk of the 'souqs', they usually refer to the city’s oldest market area, in the heart of the city near the old Amiri Diwan.
Souqs range from the traditional-style Souq Waqif, which still retains the atmosphere and spirit of the old bazaar, to the more modern air-conditioned, marble-clad complexes. When shopping in the souqs, you have the opportunity to bargain. You have cheaper imports, highend designer items and just about everything else, including clothing and home accessories to kitchenware, souvenirs and unique gifts. Kitchenware shops stock everything from huge cooking pots to dainty glasses, cutlery and table ornaments. Luggage, tools, general hardware, DIY and gardening equipment are also available. Clothing includes a wide range of inexpensive clothes, casual wear and shoes.
First in the downtown souq area is the busy Souq Faleh D4 shopping centre, which houses several abaya, clothing and body accessories stores.
Adjacent to Souq Faleh is Souq Al Asiery D4, which is known as the 'Escalator Souq' – as it was the first one in Doha to have an escalator. It has a massive selection of fabrics available at prices to suit all. Other outlets include clothing, shoes, perfume and accessories.
Connected to Souq Al Asiery is Souq Al Dira D4, your one-stop shop for upmarket textiles. The building has huge arches, lantern-style lights and stained-glass windows and, can be found right behind Souq Al Asiery. High-quality beaded fabrics, heavy lace and 'designer' fabrics are all on sale. The souq also has shoes, perfume and accessory stores, and cloakroom facilities. Many Indian and Filipino eateries can be found there.
Right behind Souq Al Asiery and Souq Al Dira is Central Souq or Souq Al Madina D4, which is a one-stop destination for embroideries, decorating fabric or other materials for dressmaking as well as custom tailored abayas and jalabiyas.
Facing you at the end of Al Ahmed Street is Souq Al Jabor or Al Jabor Center D4. Stores along the outside as well as inside the block offer a good selection of footwear, clothes and a wide range of other products.
One of the oldest markets in the country, Souq Al Haraj D4 in Al Mansoura is the best destination for second-hand goods especially used furniture and household appliances.
Souq Al Ali C3 in Al Gharrafa houses textile, tailoring and abaya stores, and a few pet shops. It's also a popular destination for shoe repair and carpentry stores. There's a KFC, Yellow Cab and other eateries in the souq as well.
The old yet urban Thursday and Friday Souq E3 is located on the Wholesale Market Street in the Bu Hamour and Mesaimeer district. The shopping centre is a well-known destination for abayas, jalabiyas, affordable clothes and other garments as well as toys. There are also a few spice, dates and honey shops.
In addition to souqs, there are many low-budget shopping centres in Qatar with branches across
There are several jewellery shops in the gold souq area, surrounding Grand Hamad Street and Ali Bin Abdullah Street In addition to buying and/or selling gold, most jewellers will repair and replace jewellery, providing a receipt.
Designs cater for Western and Eastern tastes and are of local and international manufacture.
Traditional bridal jewellery is an interesting sight and comprises solid gold belts, gub (small gold caps), hair ornaments, mirtash (chestlength decorated chains) and bracelets.
Personalised name pendants can be made at short notice with your name written in Arabic calligraphy, as a keepsake or gift.
Coins, ingots and gems of various weights are available at most jewellers.
High-quality second-hand watches on sale at specialist shops include brands such as Rolex and Cartier.
Buying gold is safe as all gold sold in Qatar is tested and hallmarked in the country, so quality is guaranteed. Most of the gold is 18 and 22 carat. Some modern and traditional jewellery
the country where you can buy clothing, home accessories and kitchen appliances at affordable prices such as Al Rawnaq, Ansar Gallery, Dragon Mart and Ramez. See Where to Shop in this section for numbers.
Shopping hours at the souqs are usually 10 am – 1 pm and 4 pm – 7 pm (Souq Waqif has longer opening hours). A map of the central souqs is in Souq Waqif in the Discovering Qatar section.
Parking is limited at the most of the souqs. The earlier you arrive, the better. Consider parking at any of the underground car parks around Souq Waqif. Some are air-conditioned. See the map of Souq Waqif for precise locations. Also consider taking the Doha Metro – Souq Waqif Metro Station (Gold Line).
Access to cash is limited at most of the souqs. ATMs are avaliable but it's best you carry cash with you at all times as most shops take payment in cash only.
items have artificial stones and this is reflected in the price. You are welcome to try anything on, and the salesmen are willing to bring pieces from a nearby shop if they don’t have what you are looking for. You will need the purchase receipt when selling your jewellery, and you will only receive the value of the weight of the metal or precious stones excluding the workmanship.
Selling gold The Ministry of Interior lists procedures for obtaining the mandatory no-objection certificate (NOC) from the police to sell gold. A fee of QAR10 has to be paid through a debit/credit card to get the NOC. Other requirements are necessary such as bringing the gold for inspection, producing bills for the gold, and bringing the ID and passport of the owner or seller. The gold should belong to first or second degree relatives. The service is provided by the Gold Sales Office in Souq Waqif and security departments across the country.
Invoice Many jewellery shops issue invoices based on the format prescribed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI). The MOCIapproved format, introduced in 2016 to protect consumers' interests, offers customers a detailed sales invoice. It shows particulars such as unit price without processors, price of workmanship, purity degree, and trademark. Other details include information about the piece of jewellery like the total price, carat, gram, number, description, item code, the shop’s stamp, seller’s name and signature, shop data, invoice number, customer name and customer’s Qatar ID number
The Gold Souq
Underground Passage between Msheireb and Souq Waqif
Passage between Mosque
park and Souq Waqif
Qatar: A Shopping Destination
By Ola Diab
Qatar is becoming a shopping destination with continous growth of new shopping malls, department stores and other shopping centres across the country.
Qatar is a very mall-friendly country, with the country’s long, sizzling summers forcing people to stay indoors. Therefore, there is a big market for shopping malls especially as it is the favourite pastime for both locals and residents of Qatar. Qatar is already home to nearly 30 malls, small and big.
New malls and other shopping destinations
This year, Qatar saw the soft opening of its latest mall and new shopping experience, Doha Mall in October 2024. It is a three-level mixed-use shopping, entertainment and leisure destination in Bu Hamour, comprising 100,000 sq m with a total of 125,000 sq m with over 3,500 parking spaces. With some flagship stores Lulu Hypermarket and Jarir Bookstore already open, Doha Mall will be home to more than 250 retail stores, with over 14 anchor stores, a cinema, a bowling centre, a high-tech family entertainment centre, trampoline and adventure park for children, and a wide range of dining options with over 60 food and beverage units.
Velero Mall opened in late 2023. It's the second shopping mall to open in Lusail City, following the opening of Place Vendôme in 2022. It's the first mall to house Souq Al Baladi’s Baladi Premium, which is open 24/7, serving customers around the clock. It also houses the 5-star Velero Hotel Doha – Lusail, presenting spacious, luxurious presidential suites and modern dining experience, including V LOUNGE, Q Restaurant, H2O Pool Restaurant, and Asia Restaurant. velero-hotel.com
In 2023, Doha's newest integrated community, West Walk opened, providing all the essentials for a contemporary live-work-play lifestyle within a development that creates entirely new experiences in the Al Waab neighbourhood – for residents, businesspeople and leisure visitors alike. Mostly popular for its dining options, West Walk is also home to furniture, clothing and other shops. It's also home to Monoprix and a play area, Freestylers Tribe, a gym, STG5 Fitness. It will soon further expand with the opening of a cinema and hotel, Hilton Garden Inn. westwalk.qa
2021–22: The Years of New Shopping Destinations
In preparation for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, Qatar saw the opening of many new malls and shopping centres in 2021 and 2022.
In 2021, Msheireb Galleria opened in Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD) with over 100 stores spread across four levels of shopping, dining, leisure and entertainment. Msheireb Galleria is anchored by a Novo Cinemas, and the first Monoprix in Qatar with SMART Retail Solution. In addition, its west wing offers residences and offices above the shops. msheirebgalleria.com
Abu Sidra Mall opened in 2021 in Bu Sidra, Al Rayyan, spanning more than 92,000 sq m with over 200 retail outlets, indoor and outdoor food courts, various entertainment options and largest premium LuLu Hypermarket in GCC. abusidramall.com, 5511 4425
Abu Sidra Mall Velero Mall
West Walk
Also in 2021, Doha Oasis opened in Msheireb.
Doha Oasis is a 440,000 sq m multi-use development project, consisting of Doha Quest, an indoor theme park; Banyan Tree Doha, a 5-star luxury hotel; Printemps Doha, a high-end department store; the popular Planet Hollywood restaurant; Vox Cinemas; and high-end residential complexes. dohaoasis.com, 4410 4100
Doha Quest, a 32,000 sq m indoor theme park, has more than 30 rides and attractions, featuring a mix of adrenaline-heavy thrill rides, mediacontrolled simulators, virtual reality experiences, and family-friendly attractions. Quest’s signature rides are the EpiQ Coaster, crowned as the world’s tallest indoor roller coaster, the Magma Blast, the world’s tallest indoor drop tower, and new indoor skydiving attraction iFLY Quest.
The prestigious Parisian department store Printemps opened for the first time outside of France in Doha Oasis in 2023, housing all the most iconic Maisons under one roof, including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Valentino, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga and Balmain, Pinel & Pinel, Lorenz Bäumer, LÉTRANGE, and new and established designers from around the globe.
In late 2021, J-Mall opened in Duhail with a hypermarket called Marza, which is open 24/7, a food court, restaurants and cafés, as well as leisure facilities like bowling and a gym, aside from its fashion stores. jmallqatar.com, 4488 4888
Initially expected to open in 2021, Place Vendôme opened in 2022 in Lusail City. The mixed-use development project echos the high-end shopping street in Paris, Rue de la Paix. Across four floors, there will be up to 600 retail outlets including luxury designer stores. It also hosts a Monoprix, a wide range of dining options, a lively dancing fountain, family entertainment, and a cinema complex. It features a canal running to the sea, which gives visitors an open plaza experience overlooking the waters. placevendomeqatar.com, 4144 0000
Located at La Plage East, The Pearl Island, 04 Mall, also known as Le Marche, was initially expected to open in 2021. However, its soft opening took place in 2023 with a Mega Mart hypermarket, gym, beauty salon, pharmacy, and a few restaurants, including a McDonald's. Once it's complete, the small mall will have three floors spread over 6,600 sq m with 19 retail stores, and more dining outlets. The mall is equipped to offer outdoor air conditioning in the courtyard, enabling a comfortable experience for mall visitors. thepearlqatar.com
Upcoming malls
Boulevard Mall in Al Kheesa will be a 192,000 sq m three-level development, boasting 262 units that include retailers, restaurants and cafés, a food court, a fitness facility, a family entertainment centre, and a multi-screen cinema. Three massive glazed domes give an ultramodern appearance and bathe the interior in natural light. Futuristic metal tree sculptures complete the Boulevard vision. Shoppers will enjoy the serenity provided by the full height glass-backed waterfalls and water features. There will be 2,500 parking spaces on the ground and basement levels. An official opening date has not been announced.
North Gate Mall in Al Kharaitiyat will be a destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. The mixed-use development will also be the home of five-level office buildings. The property will include unique spaces such as Market Street (indoor/outdoor dining), the Crystal Garden, and Shamal Hall with its unique architectural features. There is no known official opening date for the mall. However, Al Emadi Hospital's North Clincs opened in North Gate Mall in 2019, as well as a branch of QNB. northgate.com.qa, 4466 6961
Note: Mall openings are subject to change. For more information, see Shopping in Qatar in the Shopping section.
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