5 Best Shopping Malls in Doha
Doha’s Most Popular Malls and Department Stores
Take to the best malls in Doha, Qatar for a shopping experience of a lifetime. The city’s shopping centers are as big, bold, and luxurious as they can get, offering everything from household names to the most premium of global brands.
But Doha’s shopping malls have more to offer than just the hundreds of high-end stores. Between the Pradas and the Salvatore Ferragamos, you’ll also find captivating entertainment options, from 4D movie theaters to snow-themed theme parks to Venice-inspired gondola rides. So, which are the best shopping malls in Doha?
1. Place Vendôme
Doha’s newest, most lavish mall
Good for: Shoppers, Families, Couples
Make your way to Place Vendôme, the newest, most stylish mall in the city. As you stroll through the 560 retail outlets, including the dedicated luxury wing for designer labels, and pause to watch the beloved fountain show, there will be no question of why this France-inspired shopping mall won the title of the “world’s most beautiful shopping mall” from the World Prix Versailles 2023.
Beyond the boutiques, Place Vendôme is also home to 2 5-star hotels, Le Royal Méridien and Palais Vendôme. After a day of shopping for everything under the Qatari sun, it’s easy enough to head back to your opulent suite at the end of each day.
Location: Wadi Al Gaeya, Lusail, Qatar
Open: Sunday–Wednesday from 10 am to 11 pm, Thursday–Saturday from 10 am to midnight
Place Vendôme
2. Doha Festival City
Expansive mall with over 500 stores and entertainment options
Good for: Shoppers, Families, Couples
After visiting Place Vendôme, you might be surprised to find out that there’s another Qatari mall that’s just as large: Doha Festival City. This massive mall has over 500 stores, selling everything from stylish home goods to the latest fashion trends.
While you can certainly spend your day at Doha Festival City shopping for incredible wares, you can also enjoy the many entertainment options. Catch a movie in the 18-screen 4DX VOX Cinema, say hello to some of your favorite game characters in Angry Birds World, or experience a winter wonderland in the desert at the SnowDunes theme park, just to start.
Location: Doha Festival City, Qatar
Open: Saturday - Thursday 10 am to 10 pm, Friday 10 am to 11.30 am, 1 pm to 11 pm
Phone: +974 4035 4444
Doha Festival City
3. Mall of Qatar
Large mall known for greenery-filled performance venue
Good for: Shoppers, Families, Couples
At over 5 million sq. ft., a visit to the Mall of Qatar is a great way to acquire some cool purchases, and get your steps in. No matter what you’re hoping to buy, from designer gowns and high-end jewelry to video games and children’s books, you can find it at this expansive shopping center.
What truly sets the Mall of Qatar apart from the rest is its Oasis, a 100-ft-tall atrium filled with thriving plants. At the center of this jungle-esque area lies MOQ Live, a professional live theater venue with a 360-degree rotating stage where some of the region’s most talented performers showcase their skills.
Location: Al Jahhaniya Interchange, Street 373 North 373 Ring Road, Ar-Rayyan, Qatar
Open: Sunday–Wednesday from 10 am to 10 pm, Thursday from 10 am to midnight, Friday from 10 am to 11.30 am and 1 pm to midnight, Saturday from 10 am to 11 pm
Phone: +974 4034 6000
Mall of Qatar
4. Villaggio Mall
Luxurious Italian-inspired shopping center
Good for: Shoppers, Families, Couples
Transport yourself to the heart of Venice without ever leaving Qatar with a visit to Villaggio Mall. Immediately upon stepping foot inside, you’ll be greeted by sky-painted ceilings and mock Juliet balconies. Don’t miss a gondola ride along the 500-ft canal or a visit to the gold-bedecked hallways of Via Duomo.
Of course, no visit to Villaggio Mall would be complete without a bit of shopping. There are over 200 brands in this mall, many of which are high-end names, like Louis Vuitton, Piaget, Miu Miu, and Saint Laurent, amongst others.
Location: Al Waab St, Doha, Qatar
Open: Sunday–Wednesday from 9 am to 11 pm, Thursday–Saturday from 9 am to midnight
Phone: +974 4422 7400
Villaggio Mall
5. City Center Mall Doha
Filled with familiar brands and local food finds
Good for: Shoppers, Families, Couples
If you forgot to pack some comfortable essentials, City Center Mall Doha is the mall to visit. While many of the other shopping malls in Doha are filled with high-end boutiques and ready-to-splurge shoppers, this mall is packed with casual, well-known brands, like Adidas, Claire’s, H&M, and Quiksilver.
In addition to housing familiar clothing stores, City Center Mall Doha also has a Carrefour, one of the most frequented grocery stores in the Middle East. Pop inside to discover interesting regional food finds, like baklava and maamoul (date-filled cookies).
Location: Conference Centre, Doha, Qatar
Open: Saturday–Wednesday from 10 am to 10 pm, Thursday from 10 am to 11 pm, Friday from 10 am to 11.30 am and 1 pm to 11 pm
Phone: +974 4493 3355
City Center Mall Doha
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