Popular malls to check out in Qatar
When you live in the Gulf and need to escape the soaring temperatures, mall-hopping is definitely a way to entertain oneself and the whole family too. Popular malls in Qatar are definitely a notch above any regular mall in comparison to other countries with multiple offerings in terms of entertainment, retail therapy, dining, and unique architectural design.
Here are the most popular malls to check out in Qatar.
Doha Festival City
Doha Festival City (DFC) as a mall is massive in size and might as it houses probably the largest number of stores, with many brands’ flagship stores and official outlets located it in. With over 400 international and local brands, DFC is also home to Qatar’s only IKEA (Al-Futtaim) store and ACE Qatar making it a literal shopping city in itself. DFC has many fashion, home décor, lifestyle, beauty, wellness, fitness, gourmet dining, and entertainment options. The mall also has VOX Cinemas, Virtuocity, Angry Birds World, Snow Dunes, and so much more, making it an ideal destination for people of all ages.
Location: Umm Salal Muhammed
Timings: 10 am to 11 pm (open until midnight on Thursdays and Fridays)
Contact: 4035 4444 | [email protected]
Mall of Qatar
The Mall of Qatar (MoQ) is another crowd favorite that the public in Qatar loves to frequent. The 500,000 sq.mts of space hosts several F&B brands, a Carrefour, multiple fashion, jewelry, home décor, and lifestyle brands. MoQ also has a special 360-degrees revolving stage at the centre of the mall, also called the Oasis, that conducts live performances and events to enthrall its audience. The in-mall live entertainment options also ensure there’s always enough fun and excitement for the visitors too. There is a whole section of the mall that is the luxury retail area featuring luxury giants like Bvlgari, Rolex, Christian Dior, and many more. There’s Novo Cinemas, Xtremeland, and KidsMondo too. The mall is also accessible directly through the Al Riffa Mall of Qatar station on the Doha Metro Green Line.
Location: Al Jahhaniya Interchange, Ar-Rayyan
Timings: 10 am to 10 pm (open until midnight on Thursdays and Fridays)
Contact: 4034 6000
City Center Doha Mall
City Center Doha Mall is located at a strategic location in Doha and is definitely among the most-loved malls in Qatar. With various shopping outlets and dining experiences spanning five floors of the mall, it is set to welcome you with its exciting offerings. The dining options cater to a diverse audience with its multiple cuisine options. The retail outlets range from multiple local and international brands, making it ideal for a full day of shopping with friends and family. The mall’s basement also has the largest inflatable play area called Inflata Park, which guarantees fun times with children. The mall is accessible from the DECC metro station from the Doha Metro Golden Line.
Location: West Bay
Timings: 10 am to 10 pm (open until midnight from Thursdays to Saturdays)
Contact: 4493 3355
Villaggio Mall
The list of popular malls in Qatar would be incomplete without mentioning Villaggio Mall. Not only is it very frequently visited by the masses, but its beautiful Venetian architecture is a star attraction too. The mall interiors almost feel like talking a leisurely afternoon stroll along an Italian piazza-style walkway along a 150-metre-long indoor canal. Walk along the canal and immerse yourself in a unique shopping experience or simply hop onto a gondola boat and take a ride along the entire canal watching the shoppers and diners. The mall even has a luxury retail section, a Gondola-theme park, IMAX cinemas, a Go-Karting area, and an ice rink too. This mall is accessible via the Doha Metro Red Line at Aziziya station.
Location: Aspire Zone, Al Waab
Timings: 9 am to midnight
Contact: 4422 7400
Place Vendôme
The recently opened Place Vendôme Mall is a stunning new addition to Qatar’s list of malls. The multi-billion Qatari project is easily the largest mall at 1,000,000 sq.mts and is fashioned after Paris’s famous shopping street, Rue de la Paix. Place Vendôme
features a canal running through its open courtyard, making it a stunning open-plaza experience along with a gorgeous dancing 3D laser fountain show. The mall offers luxury shopping experiences too with private shopping rooms, bespoke limited luxury collections, and several other popular fashion and lifestyle brands too. The mall is also home to a three-floor Sephora store. This mall is the epitome of Parisian shopping experiences within Doha. You can reach this via the Lusail Metro Station on the Doha Metro Red Line.
Location: Lusail
Timings: 9 am to midnight
Contact: 4144 0000| [email protected] 
Landmark Shopping Mall
Landmark Shopping Mall has made a mark for itself in the Qatari malls' scene with its relaxing, calm, and laidback shopping experience for visitors. The mall is spread over just one floor and designed uniquely as a typical Qatari castle. Landmark is certainly popular with its wide range of brands and shops, yet we would recommend heading here if you need to escape the crowds and enjoy a more composed shopping and dining experience.
Location: Shamal Road
Timings: 9 am to 10 pm (open until 11 pm on Thursdays and Fridays)
Contact: 4487 5222
Ezdan Mall—Al Wakrah
Ezdan Mall in Wakrah is another family favorite when it comes to destination malls for the entire family. With an intention to provide more convenience and access to better shopping options for the whole community, Ezdan Al Wakra is a popular choice for people living in Wakra and its surrounding areas. The mall has a 160-store capacity and houses multiple brands of apparel, fragrances, jewelry, and several dining experiences.
Location: Al Wukair Street, Wakra
Timings: 8 am to 10 pm (12.30 pm to 10 pm on Fridays)
Contact: 4433 4545
Hyatt Plaza Mall
Hyatt Plaza Mall is quite popular among children and families who are looking for a great time on the weekends. Opened in 2003, this is certainly one of the older malls and visiting it will prove enough as to why it is so well-loved by the locals. It has kept up with the modern times with frequent renovations and additions to its repertoire of brands with more new brands joining the queue.
Location: Al Waab Street
Timings: 8 am to midnight
8 am to 1 am (Thursdays)
2-11 pm (Fridays)
Contact: 4499 9666
Lagoona Mall
Lagoona Mall is situated near the famed Zig zag towers and is a premium mall destination for shoppers and visitors in Qatar. The mall offers a great array of brands and dining options for the patrons and is based on nearly 128,000 sq.mts of space. The parking spaces of nearly 2,000 is also impressive and make for a hassle-free experience while you shop to your hearts’ content.
Location: 66, Lusail expressway, West bay
Timings: 10 am to 10 pm
2-10 pm (Fridays)
Contact: 4433 5555
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