Shopping tourism has become an essential component of the tourism sector in the State of Qatar, thanks to natural factors such as the distinguished geographical location on the coast of the Arabian Gulf, and human factors represented by the airline network that connects Doha to most major cities in the world.
These factors are added to the boom witnessed by shopping malls in the State of Qatar, which include the most famous global chains and brands, and the high-level internal road and transportation network that allows movement between shopping malls and various tourist facilities, in addition to the facilities provided by the state to tourist shoppers, most notably the low price of value-added tax compared to many countries in the world, amounting to 5%, with easy procedures for recovering it upon departure from Qatar.
At the same time, the huge shopping malls spread across Qatar provide in themselves a complete tourist experience, including international stores competing to offer the best products at competitive prices, international and local restaurants that cater to all tastes, and multiple entertainment centers.
City Center
In the center of Doha, there is the City Center shopping mall, which is visited by thousands daily, and contains more than 200 major brands, divided over 5 floors, in addition to a special section for Eastern and Western restaurants on the third floor, which includes 38 international and regional restaurants.
City Center is located in the heart of West Bay, Doha’s financial district, and is surrounded by a number of major hotels, making it a popular destination for guests and guests of these hotels. At the same time, the shopping center is directly connected to two 5-star hotels, one of which is Rotana City Center, which overlooks Doha Corniche Street and faces the Sheraton Hotel, and the other is Marriott Marquis City Center, which overlooks Omar Al Mukhtar Street.
For family shopping lovers, City Centre offers special areas for children’s games, a golf course, and a cinema complex with 14 screens, in addition to ongoing offers throughout the year.
Festival City
Festival City Mall, located on the North Road, is easily accessible from the bus stations, putting tourists among 400 shopping destinations. Children have many surprises at Festival City, the most important of which is the Angry Birds amusement park, which includes small racing cars, a laser battle game, sliding mountains, trampolines, and more.
You can have a different shopping experience via the metro, to reach the Mall of Qatar station, where you will find more than 480 options available from globally and regionally registered brands, providing you with a unique shopping experience.
Qatar Mall extends over an area of 500 thousand square meters, and is a few minutes away from Al Rayyan Stadium, Education City and Qatar National Library. It has a variety of restaurants distributed on the ground and first floors, which include fast food restaurants and a number of quiet cafes that are suitable for meetings and various occasions.
There is also the MOQ Live Theater in Qatar Mall, which offers artistic, cultural and entertainment shows, and hosts international bands and various entertainment shows. The theater is surrounded by a number of luxurious cafes and fast and varied restaurants.
Not far away is Hayat Plaza Mall in Al Waab, which includes 74 international and local stores and a number of diverse restaurants and cafes. It also includes Jungle Zone, one of the most important indoor amusement parks that children love.
Ezdan Mall
Ezdan Mall is located in 3 locations: Al Wakra, Al Wukair and Al Gharrafa. The mall consists of 3 floors, offering several shopping options, as it contains 200 international and regional stores, a number of fresh and fast food outlets, in addition to an educational and entertainment area for children called (Fun Ville). Ezdan Mall Al Gharrafa, which was launched in 2013, is distinguished as the largest branch of Ezdan Mall, with 70 new stores in Qatar.
There is also Al Hazm Mall, an architectural masterpiece designed in the Italian style, surrounded by olive trees imported from Spain and Italy, and covered with Italian marble and Palestinian stone, which gives the place a unique charm that the visitor feels from the first moment. It includes a number of international brands, in addition to a group of Eastern and Western restaurants.
French shopping enthusiasts will find their way to Printemps Doha, the largest luxury department store in the Middle East and the first to carry this prestigious French brand outside France, and Galeries Lafayette Doha, located in 21 High Street in Doha, which offers a unique shopping experience for visitors and residents of Qatar. The store includes a beauty section, accessories collections, women’s, men’s and children’s clothing.
In Msheireb, shoppers will find a prime address for shopping and entertainment in Msheireb Galleria, designed to meet the needs of the local community and visitors through 30 diverse stores.
Landmark Mall is a single-storey mall located in Al Gharrafa area, north of Doha, offering a convenient shopping experience, featuring a variety of world-famous fashion brands, along with a range of other shopping outlets at varying prices to suit everyone’s needs and budget. About two kilometres away from Landmark is Tawar Mall, with its unique and elegant stores.
Place Vendome
Place Vendome is a luxury shopping mall that extends over a vast area and is built in the classic French architectural style with an open plan and consists of 4 floors, including 580 high-end and mid-range stores displaying various international fashion brands. The mall also includes a variety of cafes, restaurants, and food courts that offer a wide range of international dishes.
Mirqab Mall is a shopping and entertainment hub located in the heart of Doha’s most popular residential and commercial areas. Visitors will enjoy a wide range of entertainment and retail options. The mall also houses Funderdome, an edutainment venue for children of all ages.
Laguna Mall
Lagoona Mall is a modern destination that pulses with the rhythm of daily life and is filled with shopping stores. With more than 180 stores ranging from unique fashion stores to haute couture, cafes, a grocery store, a gym, and a live performance theater, with plush seating that allows its visitors to rest while they shop.
Fifty One East is one of the largest department stores in the Middle East and the mall also houses a Yamaha store and music school, where musicians or aspiring musicians can choose their favorite instrument and get the lessons they need.
Villaggio is a shopping and entertainment center in Aspire Zone, offering a great deal that balances luxury with pure simplicity. From modest to luxurious, there are plenty of options. From clothing to jewelry, from fast food to entertainment, movies or theme parks, Villaggio is a complete destination for shoppers.
The mall includes an internal canal, which is completed by gondolas that take shoppers along one wing of the mall and leave them at the upscale Via Duomo, which offers the favorite brands for luxury lovers.
There is also The Gate Mall, known as The Gate, whose architectural design has received many international awards, and includes a variety of stores that provide almost everything from exclusive clothing and restaurants, to fitness classes and premium home appliances.
Doha Oasis Mall is an architectural masterpiece with its oval design. It is a unique multi-use complex that combines shopping, accommodation and adventure activities, and everyone will find what they are looking for, from fitness supplies to entertainment, fashion and food.
The integrated shopping tourism map in Qatar is completed by Gulf Mall, a large shopping center that includes many international brand stores and entertainment activities for families.
In addition to this diverse and competitive group of shopping malls, the free trade agreements signed by Qatar with a large number of countries around the world are an additional attraction for shopping tourists from various countries surrounding Qatar, as these agreements allow goods and merchandise to reach the Qatari market without customs duties, which makes them less expensive compared to other countries, and this is reflected in the prices of services provided to the consumer, in addition to the existence of strict control by the Ministry of Municipality and Consumer Protection in order to ensure that the consumer obtains the best products.
