Joanna James
Capital city Doha is venue to excellent shopping options. Malls are vast and extravagant sanctuaries offering a healthy dose of retail therapy guaranteed to satisfy and entertain shoppers and family.
A wholesome dose of shopping, entertainment and dining is offered at Villagio. Pulling all stops this extravagant mall is based on a Venetian theme. Not taking the theme lightly the place has within its folds a canal which visitors can navigate in nothing less than a traditional Venetian Gondola. And if that does not amaze you the Olympic sized indoor skating rink certainly will; after all its 22,000 sqm in size. Shopping is a mind boggling affair with just about every form of luxury retail product available here. Purchase jewellery, perfumes, footwear, fashion clothing, sportswear and lots more. Dining is just as elaborate with restaurants, coffee shops, fast food outlets together with ice cream and donut shops promising to deliciously enhance your experience at this mall.
This mall is believed to have been the initiator of Doha's mall culture. The exterior emulates a traditional fort hiding within its folds a fabulous collection of shops, restaurants and entertainment centres. Shop at Swarovski, Victoria's Secret, TOUS, MAC and loads more stores catering to the serious shopper. Dining is a fine treat with Baskin Robbins, the Noodle House, McDonalds, Sweet Factory, Haagen Dazs and other cafes and restaurants offering delicious options to choose from.
The City Centre Doha is home to 5 floors packed with shops as well as an amusement park, bowling centre, gaming centre and ice skating rink. Naturally it is one of the largest malls in the Middle East. Add to this some excellent dining options and you can spend the entire day here.
If you like a bit of style and A-class shopping experience head over to the Royal Plaza. There you can purchase exquisite jewellery and indulge in treating the diva in you to high-end branded goodies. Shopping in style is the motto here home to over 105 fashion boutiques that span across 3 levels. The ambience within the mall has been carefully planned with daylight being streamed in via skylights for a sunny atmosphere while at night time special lighting creates a warm glow under which visitors enjoy relaxed shopping experiences. Royal Plaza is just that offering visitors a touch of class in every aspect.
This is the best place to relish a taste of ancient Arabic markets. Souq Waqif is centred around Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels and promises a magical experience where one can shop for local and traditional crafts as well as Arabic spices, leather products, silverware, jewellery, textiles and much more. There are Doha hotel packages that incorporate seaside entries to Souq Waqif; ideal for an authentic Arabic experience. The array of little shops not only offer exotic goods but are fine examples of Arabic architecture and culture.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
