Shopping in Qatar

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Shopping in Qatar
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Shopping in Qatar
Shopping in Qatar is easy, fun and offers great
value. With no purchase (or value-added) tax, and
because the Qatari market is very competitive,
prices are more attractive than in many other
parts of the world, and usually as low as — and,
in some cases, lower than — those in duty-free
facilities in the region.
Qatar offers gleaming, modern shopping malls
and traditional souqs (markets) that recall the
olden-day Arab bazaars. The shopping malls
are air-conditioned, spacious, and have large,
free parking areas. Products and prices vary,
and quality is good. In general, the souqs offer
cheaper goods. Whereas mall shops tend to
have fixed prices, bargaining is expected in the
souqs. Read the ‘Doha’s Souqs’ feature for more
information.
Doha has several shopping ‘districts’, rather than
one ‘town centre’, so no matter which part of
the city you are in, you can be sure there will be
stores nearby.
Most shopping malls feature a large
supermarket as an anchor store, but there are
also freestanding hypermarkets. Malls contain
boutiques, pharmacies, restaurants and coffee
shops; often, there is also a food court. Some
shopping centres have multi-screen cinemas as
well as entertainment facilities that range from
skating rinks and water parks to children’s play
areas and bowling alleys.
All shopping malls have security patrols and
first-aid facilities. They also have separate
prayer rooms for men and women and full toilet
facilities.
For those interested in seeing the hustle and
bustle of market life, Doha’s central markets,
just off Salwa Road, include a large fruit and
vegetable market with local and imported
products, a fish market and a meat market.
The adjacent Omani Souq sells, as the name
implies, goods from Oman such as dried fish,
frankincense and spices. It also has a wide
selection of dates.
The following information will give you a basic
guide to the availability of some of the most
frequently requested items by visitors.
Books, Cards and Stationery
Supermarkets and hypermarkets stock a
seemingly endless array of stationery: pens and
pencils of every description; artists’ colours;
erasers in every shape and size; art paper and
textured paper; a variety of filing and storage
devices; lined and plain notebooks; writing paper
and envelopes.
Qatar also has hundreds of small stationery
shops, which often go by the name of ‘library’.
Small corner shops usually have a limited
selection of writing paper, envelopes and schooltype exercise books.
Postcards can be found in Souq Waqif and in
some of the supermarkets. Most stationery
shops carry greeting cards, and several malls
have specialty card shops. If you are looking for a
special souvenir, the General Postal Corporation
(Q-Post) has produced ‘CD Postcards’ of Qatar
with still and moving images accompanied by a
sound track in six languages: Arabic, English,
French, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
The country’s largest bookshop, Jarir Bookstore
(on Salwa Road near Ramada Junction), sells
fiction and non-fiction books in Arabic and
English, as well as reference and specialist
books. Family Bookshop (on Al Mirqab Al Jadeed
Street) is another popular bookstore. Some
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hypermarkets stock a small supply of books
and some stationery shops sell books, mostly in
Arabic.
Electronics, Cameras and Computers
Most hotels have a shop selling a small range of
books, magazines and newspapers.
Carpets and Rugs
There are several specialty shops in Doha selling
carpets from IR Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan,
Turkey, the Central Asian Republics and China,
among others. The sales staff, who are often
the store owners, are knowledgeable about
the carpets and regularly travel to towns and
villages to buy directly from the weavers. You can
also find antique carpets.
Carpets that appear identical to the layperson
may actually differ substantially in terms of the
fibre used (wool, cotton, silk), the backing on
which they have been woven (cotton on cotton,
silk on cotton, etc.), and the number of knots
per inch. An expert eye can tell which sizes are
traditionally made in which countries and areas,
which colours or patterns are genuine, and can
immediately spot a reproduction.
A number of the shopping malls and several
shops in Souq Waqif sell handmade carpets.
Specialty shops (such as Bradran Carpets,
Oriental Carpet Company, World of Handmade
Carpets and Reshi) can arrange for packing and
delivery of the carpets to your home country.
Electronics stores, department stores,
independent shops and the souqs all sell
electronic items from different parts of the
world. Some are global brand names, while
others may be less familiar. There is a large
selection to choose from, but be sure to check
the nature of the warranty as to whether it is
worldwide or regional. Also check if the item is
suitable for use in your home country (voltage,
system, etc.).
Many film processing and printing outlets stock
a wide range of conventional film and digital
cameras. Digital image outlets will print your
pictures or put them on CD.
Hypermarkets and shops like Jarir Bookstore
generally have sections selling computers and
accessories. The most concentrated area for
computer shops is in the area near the Mercure
Hotel on Wadi Musheireb Street.
Gold and Jewellery
Pearling is an integral part of Qatar’s history
and, although commercial pearling is no longer
carried out in the region, you can still find
beautiful examples of natural Gulf pearls in the
local market,.
Jewellers represent all major international
jewellery design houses, and matched sets of
necklace, earrings, ring and bracelet are very
popular. Most gold sold here is either 18- or
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22-carat. All gold is assayed and hallmarked
in the country. Gold is generally sold by weight,
according to the day’s price of gold, plus a
‘making’ charge. However, some imported gold
rings, charms and small items (particularly 18carat gold from Italy) are ‘ready-priced’.
Many jewellers will make pieces to your
specification and there are numerous small
jewellers that undertake repairs — you will
find them in the Gold Souq and in Souq Waqif.
Necklaces featuring the wearer’s name in Arabic
or English are popular gifts and can be made to
order during your stay.
Some jewellers also sell cut and uncut precious
and semi-precious stones as well as mounted
cut stones. Certain traditional designs of 22carat jewellery from the region may be set with
semi-precious stones, synthetic stones or even
glass. Always ask so you know exactly what you
are buying, and when purchasing diamonds, ask
for a certificate of authenticity.
Home Furnishings
Although some furniture is made locally, most
home furnishings and accessories are imported.
Stores with large selections include THE One
at Landmark and the Home Centre (City Center
location and near the Jaidah Flyover), Homes
R Us at Hyatt Plaza, and City Lifestyle at City
Center and Centrepoint. Daiso, a Japanese
shop at Hyatt Plaza, has an extensive range of
Oriental china, ornaments and kitchen items
starting at just QAR6.
Those looking for home furnishings made
locally from traditional Bedouin weaving, such
as attractive cushion covers and hanging shoe
racks, will find an abundant supply in shops in
Souq Waqif.
Luggage
If you find yourself heading home with more
than you brought, do not despair. In addition
to branded travelling bags available at the
department stores, the hypermarkets and souqs
have a vast array of cheap suitcases, trolley
bags, holdalls and backpacks. Just bear in mind
that restrictions at Doha Airport mean no one
piece of luggage can weigh more than 32kg, so
looking for an extra large case to pack for two
people may not be a good idea.
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Musical Instruments, Music and Films
need to replace reading glasses temporarily, you
can find inexpensive ones for between QAR6 and
QAR10 in the souqs or at the Daiso store at Hyatt
Plaza.
Perfumes
You can buy traditional Arabian drums and the
oud (Arabian lute) from specialty musical shops
around town, some of which are listed in the
Yellow Pages of the telephone directory. Some
traditional instruments are also available in
Souq Waqif.
Both the shopping malls and souqs have shops
selling music CDs, cassettes, videos, VCDs and
DVDs. Most hypermarkets also stock them, as
does Jarir Bookstore. If your DVD player at home
is region-specific, check that the DVD you are
interested in will play on your equipment.
Opticians
If you misplace or break your prescription
glasses during your visit, there are opticians
around town and in most of the shopping malls
who will perform eye tests, repair frames,
replace lenses or supply new glasses. If you
Department stores, boutiques and supermarkets
all offer wide ranges of perfume, a very popular
commodity in the Arab world. All the well-known
luxury brands are available, but there is also a
large selection of inexpensive perfumes. Testers
are usually available and, particularly with the
cheap brands, the only way to assess the scent
is to try it.
Numerous small shops, particularly in Souq
Waqif, deal in essential oils and essences, and
you can have a perfume created specially. You
can also buy attractive empty perfume bottles as
gifts or have them filled with the perfume of your
choice.
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Shoes
Many shops around town specialise in upmarket
brands of the traditional men’s leather sandals
so popular in Qatar. Hypermarkets, small shops
and the souqs sell cheaper makes in similar
designs. Other types of shoes and trainers are
also available in the malls and souqs. Shoe Mart
operates the largest shoe stores in Qatar; it has
branches at City Center and Centrepoint.
Sporting Goods
Specialty shops around town and in the malls
sell sports clothing and equipment. Doha 2006
merchandise includes T-shirts and caps, and
these can be found at the merchandising outlets
at Games venues and in some of the malls.
Most hotels can loan you sports equipment for
use in their facilities. Scuba diving equipment
and accessories can be bought from specialty
centres such as Pearl Divers.
Textiles and Tailoring
The range of textiles available in Qatar is
enormous. You can find both natural and
man-made fabrics in a variety of widths. Check
carefully when ordering by the metre — you may
need a shorter length if the material is wider
than you are used to, or vice versa. The sales
staff will know the length you require if you
describe the garment you wish to have made,
and advise you accordingly.
Ladies will find everything from plain and
patterned cottons, silks and man-made fibres
to heavily beaded and embroidered fabrics. For
gentlemen, suiting and shirting materials are
readily available both from textile shops and at
the men’s tailors. Ladies’ tailors do not normally
sell fabrics.
There are tailoring shops in almost every part
of town. Tailoring in Qatar is quick, inexpensive
and generally of a high standard. Allow three
or four days for completion, although some
shops can offer a faster service in emergencies.
Tailors will usually provide accessories such as
matching threads, buttons, zips and trimmings.
However, there are shops in the souq that offer
a wide range if you wish to choose them yourself
or take them home with you. Please refer to our
separate ‘Doha’s Souqs’ feature to get an idea of
where to look for tailoring materials.
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Watches
WHERE TO SHOP
Malls
Al Asmakh Mall (Centrepoint)
Tel: +974 413 1940
On Jawaan Street in the Al Sadd area.
Qatar’s jewellers and watch retailers feature
some of the world’s most famous and exclusive
luxury brands. There is also a good selection of
well-known brands in the medium price range,
while the souqs offer a vast range of watches
from as little as QAR5.
There are many watch repairers in the souqs
who set up small cabinet-type stalls that lock
up at night. They will replace watch batteries,
straps and carry out minor repairs while you
wait. For more complex repairs, they might ask
you to collect the watch the next day.
Al Asmakh Mall is home to Centrepoint, which
brings under one roof the Landmark Group’s
stores: Splash, Shoe Mart, City Lifestyle and
Babyshop. It also has a small food court on the
ground floor, a watch shop and a travel agent.
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City Center-Doha
Hyatt Plaza
Tel: +974 493 3355
Tel: +974 469 4848
In the West Bay Area of Doha, close to Sheraton
Doha Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel, the Diplomatic
Area and Media Village
One of the largest shopping malls in the Middle
East, City Center has four levels. It houses an
ice-skating rink, a bowling alley, children’s water
park and the X-treme World entertainment zone.
Its multi-screen cinema is the country’s largest.
Besides restaurants and cafés scattered through
the mall, City Center also has two food courts.
With several exhibition areas, it frequently hosts
exhibitions and events.
Anchor stores include a Carrefour hypermarket
and Debenhams department store. There are
banking facilities, travel agents, pharmacies as
well as a Qtel customer service centre.
In the Al Aziziya area, separated from the
Sport City by Villaggio mall. Clearly identifiable
by a massive three-storey ‘shopping cart’
outside, Hyatt Plaza has a large Giant Stores
supermarket, a food court and the Jungle
Zone play area. The main mall has a number
of boutiques and cafés as well as an outlet for
Doha 2006 merchandise. A large lifestyle store
carries home furnishings on the ground level,
and on the second storey are clothes plus Daiso,
a Japanese shop.
Landmark Shopping Mall
Tel: +974 487 5222
There is a taxi rank outside the mall, which is
also served by the public bus network.
On the northern fringes of Doha, at the junction
of the North Road and Al Markhiya Street.
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A single-storey mall that is light, airy and a
‘family’ destination, Landmark has large BhS
and Marks & Spencer department stores,
boutiques, a supermarket, pharmacy, food court,
children’s amusement area and a cineplex.
Banking facilities are available, as is a Qtel
customer service centre. There is ample parking,
and the mall regularly hosts mini-exhibitions in
its large indoor courtyards.
The Mall
Tel: +974 467 8888
Royal Plaza
Tel: +974 413 0000
On Al Sadd Street
Qatar’s first shopping centre, The Mall is close
to Lulu Hypermarket on D Ring Road, and
has been extended several times. It houses a
supermarket, food court, children’s play area,
multi-screen cinema and banking facilities. The
Mall often hosts exhibitions and fashion events.
Villaggio
Tel: +974 487 5222
In the Al Aziziya area, next to the Sport City
On Al Sadd, in one of Doha’s main shopping
areas, Royal Plaza has a range of clothing
boutiques and luxury goods stores, a small food
court and several restaurants and cafés. There
are a number of jewellery and gift stores. As part
of its customer care programme, Royal Plaza
provides a ‘Personal Shopper’ service.
Qatar’s newest shopping mall, Villaggio hosts
the country’s second Carrefour hypermarket
as its anchor store. Built to look like a village
inside and out, the mall has ceilings painted
to resemble the sky. Shops and boutiques are
opening on a gradual basis, but more than 200
outlets have been planned.
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STANDALONE DEPARTMENT STORES
Modern Home
Al Muftah Centre
Tel: +974 443 2095
On Salwa Road, close to Jarir Bookstore and
Ramada Junction
Tel: +974 444 6867
About halfway along Al Sadd Street
Al Muftah Centre sells clothing, household
items, electronics, perfumes, cosmetics,
jewellery and gift items.
Blue Salon
Tel: +974 446 6111
On Suhaim Bin Hamad Street, known locally as
C Ring Road
Blue Salon carries an extensive range of
clothing, travel bags and perfumes.
LuLu Centre
Tel: +974 432 4324
On Al Rayyan Road, near Sports Roundabout
and opposite Hamad General Hospital
This three-level store has large departments
for electronic items, household goods, clothes,
shoes, suitcases, stationery and personal care
products. It also hosts a jewellery store that
carries a wide range of gold.
First opened in the centre of Doha more than
50 years ago, Modern Home was Qatar’s first
department store. Modern Home features
clothes, electronics, watches, perfumes and
cosmetics. It also has a café.
Salam Plaza
Tel: +974 483 2050
In the West Bay Area,
close to City Center-Doha
Salam Plaza was the first commercial and
retail building to be established in this area of
reclaimed land more than a quarter of a century
ago. It is a department store with clothing,
shoes, travel bags, jewellery, accessories, gifts
and household items from famous brand names.
The Centre
Tel: +974 444 0202
On Salwa Road, close to Ramada Junction
Established at the end of the 1970s as a cross
between a department store and a mall, The
Centre has been recently revamped. It offers
the range of goods of a department store but
has a supermarket, an excellent bakery and a
pharmacy. It also sells books, CDs and DVDs.
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Doha’s Souqs
Although Qatar has numerous modern shopping
malls, the country’s traditional souqs (markets)
remain popular with both nationals and
expatriates. And no wonder, for the range of
goods is tremendous, the prices competitive,
and bargaining a way of life.
There are newer shopping complexes dotted
around town that bear the name ‘souq’, but for
sheer atmosphere, you need to visit the old souq
area. Allow yourself plenty of time to wander
around, and don’t be tempted to buy the first
thing you see! Prices and quality vary, and it is
worthwhile making comparisons.
Market traders originally established their
stalls close to Doha’s waterfront because that
is where the dhows (traditional wooden sailing
boats) offloaded their cargo from around the
world. The tradition has remained even though
the merchandise may now arrive by road or air.
The old souq area, including Souq Waqif and the
Gold Souq, is situated near the Corniche and
just off Grand Hamad Avenue. The area is bound
by Al Souq Street, Al Tarbiya Street, Jabr Bin
Mohammed Street and Ali Bin Abdullah Street,
and you will find the different sections clearly
marked on the map of the souqs, on page 89.
Following decades of tradition, souqs in the Arab
world group traders according to commodity,
so you will find separate areas specialising in
textiles, shoes, perfumes or jewellery, clothes
or household goods. This makes it easy for
shoppers to compare items from shop to shop.
Although the traders compete to win your
attention, they also cooperate closely; so if one
vendor doesn’t have an item in the exact colour
or size you want, he will run to his neighbour
and bring back what you have asked for.
Some of the new souqs are housed in marbleclad buildings, with fountains and indoor plants,
making them almost indistinguishable from
a modern mall, while others — such as Souq
Waqif — have been redeveloped to give visitors
an authentic glimpse of the Arab bazaars of old.
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Souq Waqif
As you turn in to Grand Hamad Avenue, Souq
Waqif is on the right, just after the first set of
traffic lights and can be immediately identified
by its natural stonework. New façades have been
built for the existing shops, using traditional
architectural styles of Qatar and the Gulf. Look
up into the roofs of the shops and you will see
the effect created by the traditional use of
mangrove poles, covered in mats of woven palm
fronds and sealed with mud and gypsum. Yet
all these shops have the modern luxury of airconditioning!
Together with a new influx of shops selling
traditional crafts, falcons and falconry items, the
area has become a showpiece of redevelopment
that will be a sightseeing attraction for Doha
2006 visitors. The original market, or Standing
Souq, was established at the turn of the century,
when the nomadic Bedouin brought their
weaving, camel milk, camel meat and dates to
the market to trade for dried goods.
The number of craftsmen working in Souq
Waqif seems to increase by the day, as does the
range of traditional and regional goods on sale.
A number of young Qatari entrepreneurs have
also opened up businesses here. Qatari women
who are expert in the art of Bedouin weaving
sell a whole range of woven articles — from
wall hangings and cushion covers to bags of all
sizes and even small dollhouses in the form of
traditional tents, complete with seating. Several
shops specialise in pictures of old Doha and
former rulers of Qatar. Many of the pictures,
both framed and unframed, date back to the
1960s.
Bisht (cloak) makers and embroiderers all work
in their shops, and visitors can also watch the
way in which the black egal, used to anchor
men’s headdresses, are made. Other craftsmen
fashion traditional brass-studded boxes and
wedding chests. From swords and daggers to
prayer beads and Bedouin jewellery, traditional
dress and antiques to models of wooden dhows
and pearling equipment, you will find all sorts
of traditional work and Qatari artefacts in Souq
Waqif. Along several of the small alleyways
behind the Bismillah hotel (now a restaurant and
café but more than half a century ago a lodging
place), you will find jewellers and goldsmiths
who will undertake repairs in tiny ateliers, where
they work seated on the floor.
Visitors sift through racks with hundreds of
different postcards of Qatar and those with little
luggage space select key rings with the national
emblem or with a wood carving of a veiled Qatari
woman. Those with a little more space opt for
the fridge magnets depicting Qatari men and
women in national dress, or the sets of Russianinspired matrushka-like dolls, again decorated
to look like Qataris in traditional dress, each doll
opening to reveal a smaller version inside. One
shop sells handcrafted gypsum models of some
of Qatar’s old forts, towers and mosques.
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What is just as intriguing is the number of
elderly Qataris drawn to the souq for its
reminders of days gone by. They joyfully identify
the places and people in the photographs
and look lovingly at the antiques and original
craftwork as well as new handicrafts. The
traditional and aromatic spice souq has been
augmented by shops selling honey from the
region alongside a wide variety of herbal teas;
and various shops display piles of roasted nuts
and brightly wrapped chocolates and sweets, all
sold by weight.
There are plenty of photo opportunities in
Souq Waqif — you can even pose for one atop
a donkey! You can also stop for typical Gulf
refreshments. Some of the old shisha cafés have
benefited from the addition of cool courtyard
terraces with trees. Elderly men sit around
talking, playing board games and smoking the
water pipes called shisha or nargileh locally,
but often referred to in English as hubblybubbly pipes because of the noise they make
as the smoke is drawn through. Traditional
restaurants have also been added, some with
rooftop terraces, and traditionally-robed security
guards roam the souq with rifles slung over their
shoulders.
But Souq Waqif is a true working souq, not just
for tourists. People scurry through the alleyways
buying vast cooking pots that are big enough
to cook for an extended family of 30, search
for just the right tent for desert camping, or
buy tools and equipment for home and garden
maintenance.
Tailors specialised in making thobes occupy
small shops in the same area that the textile
merchants display their wares, with rack upon
Perfume shops stock all the famous brand
names but will also create a unique fragrance for
you. They sell frankincense from the region, the
wonderfully scented agar wood called oudh used
to perfume freshly laundered clothes and greet
guests, and the fibrous balls of mixed incense
called bokhour. You will also find the traditional
Qatari national dress here: the delicate, goldembroidered thobe al nashl of the ladies; the
gold or silver-embroidered bukhnoq (headcovering) worn by young girls; ladies’ abayas
(black cloaks); old-fashioned, white, baggy
trousers with elaborately embroidered tight cuffs
worn by older women under their dresses; the
men’s full-length, shirt-style thobes, ceremonial
bisht, their ghutra (head-covering), the taqiah
(cap) worn under the ghutra, and the black egal.
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rack of white cottons available for anything from
a few Qatari riyals to several hundred riyals per
metre. And the colourful selection of women’s
dress fabrics can be quite bewildering.
in bridal and eveningwear with intricate
beadwork. A shop specialising in natural honey
has its entrance on the outside of the building at
the end closest to the Corniche.
Small booths scattered throughout the souq
offer watch-repair services and cobblers sit
outside the mosque between Souq Waqif and
Souq Al Ahmad. You can also find cushions and
mattresses in traditional majlis style, as well
have aluminium trunks or other aluminium ware
made to order. Various shops sell traditionally
styled coffeepots, incense burners, woven and
brass-studded wooden chests of all sizes,
suitable as anything from jewellery boxes to
blanket chests.
Upstairs, there are shops selling clothing
for men, women and children, shoes and
accessories and children’s toys. Ladies and
gents’ cloakrooms are on the ground floor,
something worth knowing particularly if you are
out shopping with small children!
Souq Al Ahmad
Across Grand Hamad from Souq Al Ahmad,
you can turn into Al Ahmed Street, which has
several souqs as well as numerous small
independent retailers, many of which are bargain
outlets advertising clothing, accessories and
miscellaneous items at fixed prices as low as
QAR2.
One photo opportunity on Al Ahmed Street is
the restored Sheikh Qassim Bin Mohammed
mosque. At the intersection, you will see police
standing on shaded platforms in the middle
of the road directing traffic — as much for the
benefit of camera-toting tourists as for the
motorists. This is how they used to direct traffic
half a century ago!
Souq Faleh
Built on two levels, Souq Al Ahmad is an
attractive grey-and-white marble building on the
right side of Grand Hamad Street as you head
up from the Corniche, between Souq Waqif and
the main road. The whole complex, with closed
overhead bridges that join sections on two sides
of a road, is air-conditioned and a fountain and
planters form a focal point on the ground floor.
There is a large shop near the main entrance
selling perfume and delicate hand-blown glass
perfume bottles from Egypt and IR Iran. The
lower level also has shops selling chess sets
and camels made of onyx, clothing, accessories,
linen, as well as electrical and household goods.
There are several ladies’ tailors who specialise
As you walk along Al Ahmed Street, Souq Faleh
is on the left side at the first small roundabout.
With stores along the outside as well as inside
the block, this souq houses a mix of traders.
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Souq Nasser Bin Saif
Next door is Souq Nasser Bin Saif, which
has stores selling electrical goods, CDs and
audiotapes as well as clothing and children’s
toys. Different in architectural style from the
other buildings on the road, it has external as
well as internal staircases.
Souq Al Asiery
Souq Al Asiery, with its numerous textile shops,
is popular with those seeking material for new
outfits. You can find fabric from just QAR3 a
metre and the salesmen will be able to tell you
the right lengths to buy if you explain what you
want to use it for. Ground-floor shops specialise
more in beaded and embroidered fabrics.
Upstairs, there is a wider selection of textiles
and prices also tend to be much lower. Several
shops in this souq sell readymade clothes.
Doha Souq
Opposite Souq Nasser Bin Saif is Doha Souq,
which houses several tailors, fabric stores and
shops selling Arabic-style ladies’ clothing,
perfumes and accessories.
Souq Al Deira
One of the newer buildings along this road,
Souq Al Deira has an attractive fountain,
impressive chandeliers and colourful stainedglass features, so don’t just look at the shops!
In addition to perfume and accessories, retailers
in this souq specialise in high-quality fabrics
imported from different parts of the world that
can cost up to QAR1,000 a metre — not for those
on a tight budget. This is another souq with
cloakroom facilities.
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Souq Al Jabor
particularly Italy. A very small amount of gold
sold in Qatar also comes from the goldmines of
Saudi Arabia. All gold sold here is tested by a
special department at the Ministry of Economy
and Commerce and hallmarked so you can be
sure your purchase is genuine.
Facing you at the end of Al Ahmed Street is Souq
Al Jabor, which has entrances on Al Jabr Street
and Jabr bin Mohammed Street. The range of
products on sale includes footwear, baby wear,
clothing, lingerie, luggage, toys, perfumes,
gifts, audiocassettes and CDs. Some shops sell
attractive and inexpensive costume jewellery.
Along the road from Souq Al Jabor, and as
Al Tarbiya Street turns back towards Grand
Hamad Avenue, you will find an excellent shop
selling tailoring accessories, everything from
buttons, threads, beads, sequins, lace, ribbons
to artificial flowers in just about every colour
under the sun. You will also find needles,
scissors, stiffening material, piping, wool for
rug-making, and even crystal tiaras for brides
and bridesmaids.
The Gold Souq
In addition to the jewellery and goldsmith shops
grouped in Souq Waqif, there are dozens of
jewellery stores close to the main bus station,
behind Al Ahmed Street. Their windows are
crammed full of necklaces, chains and bangles,
and their showcases display piles of charms,
pendants, earrings and rings.
Most of the gold sold in Qatar is 18 or 22 carat,
characterised by its deep yellow colour. Some
items are made locally while others may be
imported from such places as India and Europe,
Gold is sold by weight, with a charge for
workmanship. Each piece will be weighed in
front of you, and the salesman usually works out
the price on a calculator so that the value of your
purchase is shown to you alone.
Ask to see traditional Qatari bridal jewellery:
gold belts, beautiful small gold caps with chains
dangling to the side of the face (called gub
gub or crab), and chest-length necklaces of
decorated chains (called mirtash, which means
shimmering). Most shops will be happy to let you
try on these eye-popping pieces, and even pose
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for photographs wearing them. If you buy any
of the traditional wedding pieces with coloured
decoration, ask what the stones are. Coloured
glass and semi-precious stones are often used
instead of precious stones.
There are a number of shops that specialise
in selling cut and uncut precious stones or
jewellery incorporating precious stones. You can
also design your own pieces, and many visitors
buy chains with a name-pendant in Arabic script.
Enunciate the name clearly and it will be written
phonetically in Arabic script, which runs from
right to left.
In the alleyways behind the main shops, you
will find ateliers selling second-hand silver and
gold jewellery, including examples of traditional
silver Bedouin necklaces, rings, earrings, toerings, bangles and anklets. Several shops also
specialise in modern silver. Since many people
in Qatar regard watches as jewellery items,
you will find a wide range of designer watches,
and some shops in this area also buy and sell
famous brands second-hand, with documents to
certify their authenticity. You can often find a true
bargain.
Doha’s souqs are bustling, vibrant and piled
high with interesting gems to be discovered.
Don’t be afraid to browse; no one will mind
if you pick articles up or check the feel of a
fabric. If you don’t see what you want, just ask
— shopkeepers are usually willing to help. With
people of so many nationalities working in the
souqs, chances are that someone will be able
to speak your language. If not, hand gestures or
sign language is always useful.
The souqs are safe places to shop at any time of
the day, whether you are venturing out in a group
or alone. And having visited once, you are sure
to want to go back — so don’t leave a visit until
your last day!
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Where to eat
Dining around Town
Al Bandar Restaurants, Seafood, Indian,
Arabic cuisines, Al Corniche St, Tel. 431 1818
Al Dar, International cuisine
Doha Club, Tel. 441 8822
Al Hamra, Lebanese, Syrian, Arabic cuisines
Al Rayyan Rd, Tel. 443 3297
Al Khaima, Oriental, International cuisines
Al Sadd St, Tel. 444 6962
Al Khair, Syrian cuisine, Al Diwan St
Tel. 431 3998
Al Majless Al Arabi, Arabic, Lebanese
cuisines, Al Salama St (Al Sadd Area)
Tel. 444 7417
Al Mandaloun, Lebanese cuisine
8th Floor, Alfardan Centre, Grand Hamad St
Tel. 435 3156
Al Mandarin, Juices, sandwiches, desserts
Applebee’s, International cuisine
1) Suhaim Bin Hamad St, 2) City Center-Doha
Tel. 1) 436 0747 2) 493 4880
Asiana, Asian cuisine, 1) Airport Intersection
2) Landmark Mall, Tel. 1) 462 6600 2) 488 2612
Assaha Lebanese Village
Lebanese cuisine, Al Matar St, Tel. 435 5353
Automatic Restaurant, Oriental,
International cuisines, Al Sadd St, Tel. 442 5999
Baguette, International cuisine, Suhaim Bin
Hamad St, Tel 432 2524
Balhambar, Arabic cuisine, Al Corniche St.
Tel. 483 4423
Beijing, Chinese cuisine, Salwa Rd (opposite
The Centre), Tel. 435 8688
Bennigan’s, Irish American cuisine, Khalifa
International Tennis and Squash Complex,
Tel. 483 8700
1) Salwa Rd (near Jarir Bookstore)
2) Al Shafi St (Rayyan City)
Tel. 1) 442 5588 2) 482 1158
Best Fish, Seafood, 1) Al Mirqab Al Jadeed St
Al Mounir, Lebanese cuisine
Suhaim Bin Hamad St, Tel. 432 0333
Al Mirqab Al Jadeed St, Tel. 441 7131
Bukhara, Indian cuisine specialising in
Al Rabwah, Western, Eastern, Arabic cuisines
Al Wakra Main St, Tel. 464 4542
Mughlai, Khalifa International Tennis and
Squash Complex Tel. 483 3345
Al Rawchee, Lebanese cuisine
Caravan, Asian, International cuisine,
2) Al Sadd St, Tel. 1) 443 8540 2) 444 7656
Betos, Argentinian Grill
Al Mirqab Al Jadeed St, Tel. 432 1100
Salwa Road, Ramada Junction, Tel. 465 1133
Al Sayyad, Seafood, Oriental cuisine
Chili’s, American, Tex-Mex cuisines
1) Suhaim Bin Hamad St 2) The Mall
Tel. 1) 444 5335 2) 466 0663
The Diplomatic Club, Tel. 483 9000
Al Shami Home Restaurant, Arabic cuisine
Suhaim Bin Hamad St, Tel. 443 3666
Al Sultan Restaurant, BBQ, Lebanese
cuisine, 1) Al Mirqab Al Jadeed St
2) Al Matar St, Tel. 1) 441 4067 2) 441 1865
Ciao Restaurant, Italian cuisine, 1) Salwa Rd
(near Qatar Decoration R/A), 2) Main Road
(Al Khor), Tel. 1) 468 9100 2) 472 0361
CrepAway, American, French cuisines
Salwa Rd (Al Muthanna Complex), Tel. 465 5830
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Diet Shop, International cuisine, Salwa Rd
La maison du Café, International cuisine
(Al Muthanna Complex), Tel. 466 4995
1) Salwa Rd (Al Muthanna Complex), 2) Royal
Plaza, Tel. 1) 455 2920 2) 436 7464
Diwaniyat Al Bukhari, Oriental, Continental
cuisines, 1) Gharrafa, 2) Souq Al Qala’a
3) City Center-Doha, Tel. 488 8807
Eli France Cafe, International cuisine
La Rochelle, French pastries, bakery,
sandwiches, salads, Suhaim Bin Hamad St
Tel. 443 5073
1) Salwa Rd 2) City Center-Doha
Tel. 435 7222
Layali, Lebanese cuisine
Fairways, International cuisine
Le Gourmet, International cuisine
Salwa Rd, Tel. 431 0005
Doha Golf Club, Tel. 483 2338
Suhaim Bin Hamad St, Tel. 437 6025
Fakhr El Din Restaurant, Lebanese cuisine
Le Grill, Steakhouse, The Diplomatic Club
Tel. 483 9000
Suhaim Bin Hamad St, Tel. 435 0050
Far East Restaurant, Chinese, Japanese
Thai cuisines, Al Mirgab Al Jadeed St
Tel. 441 1669
Fuddruckers, American steaks, burgers,
salads, Khalifa International Tennis and
Squash Complex, Tel. 483 3983
Italian Fisherman, Italian, American cuisines
Le Ménage, International cuisine
Doha Club, Tel. 441 8822
Ma Maison Salon de Thé, French cuisine
Salwa Rd (Al Emadi Centre), Tel. 466 7727
Maharaja, Indian, Chinese, Continental
cuisines, Al Asmakh St (Qatar Palace Hotel),
Tel. 442 1642
Salwa Rd (near Al Asiri Interchange)
Tel. 466 6474
Massaya, Lebanese cuisine, steakhouse
Doha Club Marina, Tel. 444 7423
J.G. Sandwich Cellar, English cuisine
Mazza Restaurant, Indian, Chinese,
Ras Abu Abboud St, Tel. 435 7559
Johnny Rockets, American cuisine
Salwa Rd (Al Emadi Centre), Tel. 455 2792
Kababji, Kebabs, Al Jamiaa St
(near Al Meera), Al Dafna Area, Tel. 483 8680
Kebab King, Arabic, Indian, Chinese,
Continental cuisines, 1) Al Matar St (Souq
Khalid), 2) Ras Abu Abboud St, Tel. 441 0400
Korean Garden, Korean, Japanese cuisines
Continental cuisines, Al Matar St
Tel. 462 0077
Mint Living Restaurant and Café
International cuisine, Salwa Rd (Al Muthanna
Complex), Tel. 467 5577
Moon Palace Restaurant, Korean, Japanese
cuisines, Al Mirqab Al Jadeed St
Tel. 432 9700
Nando’s, Flame-grilled chicken, 1) Salwa Rd
Suhaim Bin Hamad St, Tel. 442 1853
(Souq Al Rawda), 2) City Center-Doha
Tel. 1) 444 2345, 2) 493 0785
LA Boutique, Coffee, sandwiches, pastries
Neo, Italian, Japanese, Chinese cuisines
Suhaim Bin Hamad St, Tel. 432 0333
Salwa Rd, Tel. 432 2508
Oasis Bar, International cuisine, light meals,
snacks, Doha Golf Club, Tel. 483 2338
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Orient Express, Filipino, Chinese cuisines
Star of India, Indian, Chinese cuisines
1) Al Defaaf St (Al Sadd Area) 2) The Mall
3) Hyatt Plaza, Tel. 444 1255 (Al Defaaf St)
Khalifa St, Tel. 486 3708
Palm Grove Restaurant, Indian, Chinese
cuisines, Al Matar St, Tel. 465 1214
Paradise, Arabic, Indian, Chinese cuisines
Al Matar St (Al Jazeera Service Apartment)
Tel. 431 8550
Ponderosa, Steakhouse, grand buffet
1) Ramada Junction, 2) Al Jamiaa St
(near Al Meera), Al Dafna Area
Tel. 1) 465 7310, 2) 483 6206
Take Away, Oriental cuisine, 1) Al Sadd St
2) Al Matar St, 1) 442 7778, 2) 466 7307
Tajine, Moroccan cuisine, Salwa Rd
(opposite The Centre), Tel. 444 4171
Tandoor, Indian BBQ, Al Matar St
(near Family Food Centre), Tel. 462 0100
Tanjore, Indian cuisine, Suhaim Bin Hamad St,
Tel. 432 0333
Thai Noodles, Asian cuisine
cuisines, Hitteen St. (Al Muntazah Area)
Tel. 444 4514
1) Opposite Souq Al Asiery
2) Ahmed Bin Mohamed Bin Thani St
3) Mesaieed
Tel. 1) 443 4220 2) 435 2245 3) 477 1408
Ras Al Nasaa, Oriental, Italian, International,
Thai Snack House, Thai cuisine, Al Mirqab
Qurtobah Restaurant, Arabic, Lebanese
Iranian cuisines, Al Corniche St. (near Doha
Club), Tel. 441 1177
Ric’s Kountry Kitchen, American cuisine
Ras Abu Abboud St (near Sana store)
Tel. 443 7846
Royal Palace of Bukhari, Arabic cuisine
1) Al Mirqab Al Jadeed St, 2) Najma St
Tel. 1) 436 0802 2) 436 0801
Shaharzad, Egyptian cuisine, Suhaim Bin
Hamad St, Tel. 443 7586
Shater Abbas Restaurant, Arabic, Iranian
cuisines, multiple locations
Tel. 443 4517 (Salwa Rd, next to Jarir
Bookshop)
Shebestan Palace, Iranian cuisine
Al Sadd St,Tel. 442 5599
Sindebad Restaurant, Iranian cuisine
Al Matar St, Tel. 431 2623
Spikes Lounge, International cuisine, light
meals, snacks, Doha Golf Club, Tel. 483 2338
Al Jadeed St, Tel. 432 9704
The Garden, Indian (fine dining, casual,
non-veg, veg) cuisine, Al Kahraba St,
Tel. 436 5676
The Great Wall Chinese, Chinese cuisine
Salwa Rd (next to The Centre), Tel. 431 2812
Turkey Central Restaurant, Arabic cuisine
Al Mirqab Al Jadeed St, Tel. 443 2927
Turkish Al Bukhari, Turkish, Arabic cuisines
Khalifa St, Tel. 486 6515
Venice Restaurant, Oriental cuisine
Al Sadd St, Tel. 444 1750
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Dining in Hotels
Ramada Hotel Doha, Tel. 441 7417
Doha Marriott Hotel , Tel. 429 8499
Hyde Park Coffee Shop, International,
Corniche, International, Mediterranean,
Middle Eastern cuisines/buffet
seafood buffet
Maxim, French, Continental cuisines
All’ Aperto, Italian cuisine
Chingari, Indian tandoori
Asia Live!, Far Eastern cuisine
Sakura, Japanese cuisine
Salsa, Tex-Mex cuisine
The Italian Job, Italian cuisine
Taj Rasoi, Indian cuisine
Sheraton Doha Hotel, Tel. 485 4444
Four Seasons Hotel Doha, Tel. 494 8888
Al Hubara, International cuisine/buffet
Brasserie on the Beach, International
Al Shaheen, Arabic, International cuisines
cuisine/buffet with Lebanese accents
Il Teatro, Italian cuisine
Pool Grill, International cuisine
Grand Regency Hotel Doha, Tel. 434 3333
Grand Gourmet, International buffet
Tangia, Moroccan cuisine
Chopsticks, Chinese cuisine
InterContinental Doha, Tel. 484 4444
The Café Restaurant, International buffet
Sultan Ibrahim, Fish market
Paloma, Tex-Mex cuisine
Za Moda, Contemporary Italian cuisine
La Cigale Hotel - Qatar, Tel. 428 8888
Le Central, International buffet
Le Crillon, Continental cuisine
Le Cigalon, International cuisine
La Veranda, Italian cuisine
Pirate’s Cove, Seafood, BBQ
Laffan Restaurant, Asia de Cuba cuisine
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, Tel. 484 8000
La Mer, Modern French cuisine
Porcini, Italian cuisine
The Lagoon, International cuisine/buffet
Flamingo’s, International cuisine
Al Bustan Hotel, Tel. 432 8888
Albatross, International cuisine
Al Khayal, Lebanese, Arabic cuisines
Al Bustan Tent, Lebanese, Arabic cuisines
Al Sadd Merweb Hotel, Tel. 447 1111
Midwest, International buffet
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Mercure Grand Hotel, Tel. 446 2222
Malls and HyperMarkets
La Brasserie, International buffet
City Center-Doha
La Villa, Mediterranean cuisine
Applebee’s, International cuisine, Level 3,
top of west escalator, Tel. 493 4880
The Old Manor Steak House
Steakhouse/pub
Café de Paris, Coffee shop, Filipino, Western
cuisine, Level 3, Tel. 483 6474
Mövenpick Hotel Doha, Tel. 429 1111
Eli France Café, International cuisine
Seasons, International buffet
Level 2, main entrance atrium, Tel. 483 9330
Oasis Hotel & The Beach Club
Tel. 442 4424
Al Nakheel Restaurant, International
cuisine
La Taverna, Italian cuisine
Chinese Restaurant, Chinese cuisine
Rydges Plaza Doha, Tel. 438 5444
GCR Garden Court Restaurant,
International cuisine/buffet
Il Rustico, Contemporary Italian cuisine
Nando’s, Flame-grilled chicken
Level 3, Tel. 493 0785
Pizza Express, Pizzas, salads, main dishes
Level 3, near the Cinemas, Tel. 483 9595
Pizza Hut, Pizzas, salads, pastas
Level 1, opposite Carrefour, Tel. 483 7328
Richoux, Coffee shop, restaurant
Level 3, Tel. 493 1661
Vogue Cafe, International cuisine,
ice creams, cakes, Ground Floor,
near Water World. Tel. 493 0434
Royal Plaza
Sealine Beach Resort (Mesaieed)
Omar Khayyam Restaurant
Tel. 476 5299
Iranian cuisine, Level 2, Tel. 413 1375
Pearl Restaurant, International, Oriental
Valentino Restaurant, French, Mexican,
cuisines
American, Lebanese, Italian cuisines
Level 2, Tel. 413 1441
Al Sultan Beach Resort (Al Khor)
Tel. 472 2666
Al Dente & Seafood Restaurant
La maison du Café, Sandwiches, salads,
pastries, Level 1, Tel. 436 7464
Italian cuisine, seafood: Asian, Arabic styles
Hyatt Plaza
Blue Brasserie, International buffet
I.L Foro Romano, Italian cuisine
Main Mall, Tel. 458 1111
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Landmark Shopping Mall
Opéra Cafe, Light snacks, coffee, shop,
Main Mall, above the patisserie
Tel. 486 3334
Pizza Express, Pizzas, pastas, salads
Southwest corner; entrance from outside only
Tel. 488 5067
T.G.I. Friday’s, International, American
cuisines, Main Mall, Southwest corner, near
BHS, Tel. 486 6602
THE One Restaurant, Fuision cuisine,
snacks, afternoon tea, Upstairs in THE One
Lifestyle Store, Tel. 488 8669
The Mall
Biella, Pizzas, pastas, salads
Caffe Amici, Fresh juices, juice cocktails,
milkshakes, coffee, City Center-Doha
Level 2, East Court
Chalet de Café, Coffee, pastries, cakes, fresh
juices, Hyatt Plaza
Cinnabon/Seattle’s Best Coffee, Cinnamon
rolls, chillatas, coffees, City Center-Doha
Level 3 (multiple branches)
CinnZeo, Snacks, teas, coffees,
City Center-Doha, Level 1 adjacent to Carrefour
(multiple branches)
City Internet Cafe, Light meals, salads, teas,
coffees, City Center-Doha, Level 1
Coffee Cottage, Cakes, pastries, hot and cold
drinks, City Center-Doha, Level 3 main mall
- at the top of the west escalators
Ground Floor, Tel. 467 7731/32
Coffee Market, Coffee, tea, fruit juices, fruit
Chili’s, American, Tex-Mex cuisines
cocktails, sandwiches, burgers, light meals
Dasman Al Matar St, Tel. 650 2119
Ground Floor, Tel. 466 0663
Coffee, Pastry Shops
Al Kut, Grand Regency Hotel, Doha
Costa Coffee, Teas, coffees, soft drinks,
cakes, snacks, Hyatt Plaza, Tel. 469 7961
(multiple branches)
Light meals, desserts, teas, coffees
Tel. 434 3333
Cup & Cino, Coffee, snacks, pastries
Arabica Café, Coffee shop, sandwiches,
Fauchon, French cuisine, coffee shop,
pastries, Salwa Rd (Souq Najd), Tel. 432 4888
desserts, Four Seasons Hotel Doha
Tel. 494 8888
Arti’s Café, Coffee, chocolate fountain
Royal Plaza, Tel. 413 0375
Grand Joud Café & Restaurant, Arabic
Ramada Hotel, 441 7417
cuisine, Salwa Rd (opposite The Centre)
Tel. 442 9944
Atrium Lounge, International light dining
Hediard, French, Arabic cuisines, Salwa Rd
Sheraton Doha Hotel, Tel. 485 4444
Baskin Robbins/Dunkin Donuts
Doughnuts, coffee, teas, ice creams
Royal Plaza, Tel. 413 1282 (multiple branches)
Cafe Batteel, International cuisine, coffee
shop, pastries, Salwa Rd, Tel. 444 1414
(multiple branches)
(near Al Asiri Interchange), Tel. 444 1213
La Croisette, Pastries, coffee shop
Al Bustan Hotel, Tel. 431 1310
La Dolce Vita!, Pastries, teas, coffees
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, Tel. 484 8000
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LeNôtre Paris, International cuisine, coffee
Fast Food Malls
shop, pastries, Salwa Rd (Al Emadi Centre),
Tel. 455 2111
City Center-Doha
Lina’s Café, International cuisine
Salwa Rd (Souq Al Rawda), Tel. 436 5488
Lobby Lounge, Light snacks, teas, coffees
InterContinental Doha, Tel. 484 4444
Lobby Lounge, Light meals, teas, coffees
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, Tel. 484 8000
Opéra Cafe, International cuisine
Tel. 486 3331 (multiple branches)
Palm Garden, Snacks, desserts
Ramada Hotel Doha, Tel. 441 7417
Seaside Patisserie and Coffee Shop
International cuisine, Suhaim Bin Hamad St
Tel. 436 4367
Seasons Tea Lounge, Light meals,
Arabic sweets, teas, coffees,
Four Seasons Hotel Doha Tel. 494 8888
Starbucks, Coffee Shop, pastries, snacks
Tel. 488 0575 (multiple branches)
Tea Time, Teas, coffees, pastries, snacks,
soft drinks, The Mall, Ground Floor
The Coffee Beanery, Coffees, juices, light
snacks, Salwa Road, Tel. 465 7800
(multiple branches)
Al Tazaj Fakieh, Barbequed chicken, kofta,
salads, fries, East, West Foodcourt
Baskin Robbins/Dunkin Donuts,
Doughnuts and toppings, ice cream, ice cream
drinks, West Foodcourt
Burger King, Beef, chicken and fish burgers,
fries, East, West Foodcourt
Diwaniyat Al-Bukhari, Koftas, grills, ribs,
kebabs, pizzas, East Foodcourt and Level 1,
opposite Carrefour
Golden Dragon, Chinese cuisine
West Foodcourt
Hardee’s, Burgers, fries, side dishes
West Foodcourt
KFC, Fried chicken, fries, wraps, burgers
East, West Foodcourt
Kudu, Breakfasts, burgers, salads,
sandwiches, West Foodcourt
McDonald’s, Burgers, fries
West Foodcourt
Mex Chic’Inn, Tex-Mex, chicken
West Foodcourt
Mr. Waffle, Belgian waffles, ice creams
East Foodcourt
Pizza Hut, Appetisers, salads, pastas,
sandwiches, pizzas, East, West Foodcourt
Safeer Express, Lebanese cuisine
West Foodcourt
Shater Abbas, Iranian, Arabic cuisines
East, West Foodcourt
Subway, Sandwiches, salads, West Foodcourt
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Syrian Chef, Arabic snacks, appetisers,
meals, West Foodcourt
TCBY, Frozen yoghurts, ice creams, teas,
coffees, East Foodcourt
Yum Yum Tree, East Foodcourt
Cactus Cabana, Salads, kebab, fries, Turkish
grills, shawarma, fresh juices, East Foodcourt
China Town, Chow mein dishes
Mrs. Vanellis, Pizzas, pastas, salads,
meatballs
Teriyaki, steak, chicken, shrimp teriyaki
Royal Plaza
Baskin Robbins/Dunkin Donuts,
Landmark Shopping Mall
Al Tazaj Fakieh, Barbecued chicken
Asiana, Asian cuisine
Dairy Queen, Burgers
Hollywood Stars, Baked potatoes, Italian
pastas, sandwiches, salads
KFC, Fried chicken, fries
McDonald’s, Burgers, fries
Pizza Hut, Pizzas, pastas, salads
Subway, Sandwiches, coffees, teas
Surf City Squeeze, Juices, fresh fruit
Yum Yum Tree
Doughnuts, coffee, teas, ice creams, Level 2
Teriyaki, Steak, chicken and shrimp teriyaki
Cup & Cino, Coffees, snacks, pastries, Level 2
served with rice or noodles
Hyatt Plaza
Cactus Cabana, Salads, kebabs, fries,
Turkish grills, shawarmas, juices
Al Khayal Restaurant, Arabic, Eastern
Mrs. Vanellis, Pizzas, pastas, salads,
Mediterranean cuisines
meatballs
Al Tazaj Fakieh, Barbecued chicken, koftas
Burger King, Chicken, beef and fish burgers,
fries, salads
The Mall
KFC, Fried chicken, fries, beverages
KFC, Fried chicken, fries
McDonald’s, Burgers, fries, soft drinks
Kudu, Burgers, salads, sandwiches, fries
Orient Express, Filipino, Oriental cuisines
Orient Express, Oriental, Filipino cuisines
Fresh N Fresh, Fresh juices
Pizza Hut, Pizzas, pastas, salads
Ground Floor near the Q-Mart
Pizza Inn, Pizzas, pastas, salads
Centrepoint
Shater Abbas, Iranian, Arabic cuisines
Dip ’N Crunch, Fun food
Yum Yum Tree/Mrs. Vanellis
Pizzas, pasta, salads, meatballs
Ground Floor, Tel. 483 9095
McDonald’s, Burgers, fries
Ground Floor, Tel. 436 0741
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Bars and More
Admiral’s Club, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
Madison - The Piano Bar, La Cigale Hotel,
Qatar, Tel. 428 8888
Tel. 484 8000
Paloma, InterContinental Doha, Tel. 484 4444
Alegria Bar, Sheraton Doha Hotel
Piano Piano, Mövenpick Hotel Doha
Tel. 485 4444
Tel. 429 1111
Al Waha Lounge Bar, Oasis Hotel &
Qube, Ramada Hotel Doha
The Beach Club, Tel. 442 4424
Tel. 441 7417
Aussie Legends, Rydges Plaza Doha
Shehrazad Lounge Bar, Ramada Hotel Doha
Tel. 438 5444
Tel. 441 7417
CloudNYN, Al Sadd Merweb Hotel
The Library, Ramada Hotel Doha
Tel. 447 1111
Tel. 441 7417
Dunes Cocktail Lounge, Sealine Beach
The Old Manor Steak House, Mercure
Resort (Mesaieed), Tel. 476 5299
Grand Hotel, Tel. 446 2222
Habanos, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
The Pearl Lounge Club, Doha Marriott Hotel
Tel. 484 8000
Tel. 429 8499
Library Bar & Cigar Lounge
Waterhole, Sheraton Doha Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel Doha, Tel. 494 8888
Tel. 485 4444