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    There are several large modern malls, with cinemas, restaurants and other facilities as well as brand shops. The old souks remain popular for bargains.

    Shopping hours
    Generally Sat-Thurs 0800-1200 and 1600-1900 or later, with the malls open until 2100 or 2200. Some shops close on Friday.

    Currency Information:

    Currency
    Qatari Riyal (QAR) = 100 dirhams. Notes are in denominations of QAR500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 dirhams; however, only the 50 and 25 coins are in wide circulation.

    Note: The Qatari Riyal is tied to the US Dollar.

    Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
    American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted.

    Traveller's Cheques
    Widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.

    Banking Hours
    Sat-Thurs 0730-1330.

    Exchange Rate Indicators
    DateApr 07
    £1.00=QAR7.18
    $1.00=QAR3.64
    €1.00=QAR4.86



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