Qatar offers an exceptional range of shopping destinations—modern, luxurious, and family‑friendly. Here are the best shopping malls in Qatar, each with its own unique style, retail mix, and entertainment highlights:
1. Place Vendome Mall (Lusail City)
- Location: Lusail, north of Doha
- Opened: April 2022
- Retail: ~580 stores across ~1.15 million m², luxury flagship boutiques
- Design: Inspired by French classicism with a scenic water canal, nightly fountain and 3D laser shows
- Experience: High-end fashion, fine dining, café-lined promenades, tied to two 5‑star hotels
2.Doha Festival City (Umm Salal Mohammed)
- Location: North of Doha
- Opened: April 2017
- Retail: Over 500 stores on two major floors; home to IKEA and the world’s largest Monoprix
- Entertainment: VOX 4D cinema with 18 screens, Angry Birds World, Snow Dunes indoor snow park, Virtuocity gaming arena
- Eco‑friendly: Qatar’s first fully GSAS-certified sustainable mall
3.Villaggio Mall (Aspire Zone, Doha)
- Location: Al Waab Street, Aspire Zone
- Opened: Original in 2006, reopened in 2012
- Retail: Over 200 shops; high-end fashion and everyday international brands
- Features: Indoor Venetian canal with gondola rides, Italian-style interiors, Gondolania theme park, IMAX cinema, Olympic-sized ice rink
4.Mall of Qatar (Al Rayyan)
- Location: Rawdat Al Jahhaniya, just outside central Doha
- Opened: December 2016 (grand opening April 2017)
- Retail: ~520 retail spaces over 464,515 m²; Carrefour, Debenhams, and others as anchor tenants
- Entertainment: 19‑screen Novo cinemas, Xtremeland amusement park, Kidmongos play area, bowling, 7D theatre
5. City Center Doha Mall (West Bay)
- Location: West Bay, central Doha
- Opened: 2001
- Retail: Around 260+ stores across five floors, mixing high-street and designer brands Entertainment: 14-screen cinema, Olympic‑size ice rink, bowling, mini-golf, family activity zones, ~38 restaurants
6. Lagoona Mall (West Bay)
- Location: Near Zig Zag Towers, West Bay
- Retail: ~160+ shops over ~128,000 m², luxury brands like Chanel, Rolex, Fifty-One East
- Atmosphere: Mediterranean design with al fresco dining under pergolas; premium retail and relaxed ambiance
- Dining: Gourmet cafes and restaurants in an elegant setting
7. Al Hazm Mall (Al Markhiya, Doha)
- Opened: May 2017
- Retail: ~125 luxury boutiques in a lavish Italian‑style setting
- Design Highlights: 41,000 tons of imported marble, centuries‑old olive trees, glass-domed galleria, landscaped courtyard
- Offers: Cultural exhibitions, fine dining, premium retail in a heritage‑inspired setting
8. Mirqab Mall (Al Sadd, Doha)
- Opened in July 2016.
- Over 500 shops offering fashion, cosmetics, jewelry, and even musical instruments in its ~195,660 m² layout.
- Modern design with ample parking and upscale retail mix.
9. Tawar Mall (Al Markhiya, Doha)
- Launched in 2018 with standout architecture reminiscent of a dhow ship.
- Home to ~300 shops, a Spar hypermarket, Novo cinemas, an indoor trampoline park, bowling centre, and children’s play zone.
10. Landmark Mall (Al Gharaffa, Doha)
- One of the city’s older, community-focused malls, originally opened in 2000.
- Features Zara, H&M, cinemas, local/international dining, and a mini amusement centre.
11. 04 Mall (The Pearl Island)
- Boutique-scale mall with Venetian architecture, cafes, UFC Gym, MegaMart supermarket, and outdoor-but-shaded design.
12. Doha Mall (Bu Hamour, Doha)
- Soft-opened in November 2024.
- Spread across ~125,000 m² with 250+ shops, anchor tenants like Lulu and Jarir; includes cinema, bowling, trampoline & adventure parks.
13. Velero Mall (Lusail City)
- Opened late 2023.
- A second Lusail mall after Place Vendome mall; features 24/7 Baladi Premium market, restaurants and adjacent Valero Hotel.
14.The Gate Mall
- opened to the public in October 2011.
- That opening marked the debut of West Bay’s premier luxury shopping and lifestyle destination—featuring high-end boutiques, exhibition spaces with commissioned art, and upscale dining and wellness outlets
