Joanna James
Doha, as the capital of one of the world's richest cities, is indeed a shoppers' paradise. The city offers thea serious shopaholic a range of experiences. Discover the diverse allures from shopping at ancient Bedouin souks to scouring the shiny facades of the Arab world's best malls. Do read on!
Villaggio Mall is an exceptional Venetian themed mall with all the trimmings. You can shop and enjoy the entertainment, consisting of even gondola rides in a replica of the Grand Canal, making its way through the huge shopping centre. Shop under a beautifully painted sky of floating white clouds, dine at the many restaurants, cafes and coffee shops and, of course, explore the many stores, especially European, scattered across the entire complex. Here's tip; in order to savour the best shopping experiences, Doha has to offer make sure to select centrally located hotels in Doha Qatar, perfect for easy access to the malls many are ideally located such as Al Najada Doha Hotel by Tivoli just 19 minutes from Villaggio Mall!
This mall is where you spend an entire day at; the perfect venue for shopping and entertainment, City Centre Doha is popular amongst locals, expats and tourists whilst being easy to reach from your Doha hotel. Apart for the fab 350 odd retail stores, the mall is noted for its ice-skating rink, rock climbing hub and bowling alley. The architecture complete with glass fronted elevators and glassy marble flooring is pretty impressive too. Travellers with kids will find the basement play-area perfect for tots and teenagers.
'The Mall' is Doha's first mall; less flashy than other venues the complex is home to a range of mid-range stores selling branded goods and local products. Head over to the first-floor where you will discover a store called Bradran; there you can shop for Iranian rugs and carpets made from 100% wool, while the Café Ceramique offers you a chance to self-design pottery you wish to buy. The Mall is ideal for a laid back shopping and entertainment spree with the inclusion of an old-fashioned Cineplex for catching a flick.
This is one of Doha's largest malls offering a range of stores for both splurging and budget shopping. The food court especially, is ideal for dining on a budget while plenty of department stores like Marks & Spencer, Costa and Zara Home together with other international chain stores offer plenty to browse. There's free Wi-Fi throughout the mall, a Virgin Megastore and a Cineplex to enjoy.
Lagoon Mall is home to a range of international branded stores; the perfect venue to shop for a new wardrobe, you will discover your favourite brands such as; Adidas, Ted Baker, DKNY, Mango etc. Visit the FNAC store displaying a range of electronics, music and books. At Lagoon Mall you can shop at the Carrefour Supermarket for supplies if you plan on stocking up on a few local delights. Also, shopping and a movie is possible with the presence of cinema.
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