Doha, Qatar — Shopping
Shopping in Doha, Qatar
The choice of shopping in Doha is mainly between the more atmospheric old traditional souks and the ultra-modern, air-conditioned shopping malls that are springing up in and around the city; both offer some genuine bargains particularly in terms of gold, other jewelry and electronics.
Markets
The souks in Doha are a long way from the Arabian Nights fantasies, with many of them quite slick air-conditioned affairs. The most appealing souks include the Gold Souk, off Grand Hamad Street, Souk Al-Jabor, Al Ahmed Street, which peddles leather goods, and Souk Waqif, Souk Waqif Street, which specializes in perfume, spices, and traditional Qatari dress.
Shopping centers
The Mall, D Ring Road, and the Landmark Mall, Al Shamala Road, are two of the most popular malls in Doha. Other malls to look out for include The Royal Plaza, Al Sadd Street, the Hyatt Plaza, Al Waab Road, and the Villagio Mall, Al Waab Street. You can find designer names at the Alfardan Center, Grand Hamad Street, while City Center Mall, C Ring Road, claims to be one of the biggest shopping malls in the region and easily swallows up a half day.
Shopping hours
Malls in Doha tend to be open Saturday to Thursday 1000-2200 and Friday 1400-2200, while the souks keep more irregular hours.
