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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 Dohas 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 childrens 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, Dohas 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 countrys 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 Qatars 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 days 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 wearers 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 mens 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 mens 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 Dohas 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.

Qatars jewellers and watch retailers feature

some of the worlds 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 Groups
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, childrens water
park and the X-treme World entertainment zone.
Its multi-screen cinema is the countrys largest.
Besides restaurants and cafs 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 cafs 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,
childrens 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
Qatars 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, childrens 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 Dohas main shopping

areas, Royal Plaza has a range of clothing
boutiques and luxury goods stores, a small food
court and several restaurants and cafs. There
are a number of jewellery and gift stores. As part
of its customer care programme, Royal Plaza
provides a Personal Shopper service.

Qatars newest shopping mall, Villaggio hosts

the countrys 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 Qatars first
department store. Modern Home features
clothes, electronics, watches, perfumes and
cosmetics. It also has a caf.

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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Dohas Souqs
Although Qatar has numerous modern shopping
malls, the countrys 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 dont 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 Dohas 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 doesnt 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 faades 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
mens 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
caf 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 Qatars 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 cafs 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
mens 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 womens
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 childrens 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 childrens
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 dont 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.

Dohas souqs are bustling, vibrant and piled

high with interesting gems to be discovered.
Dont be afraid to browse; no one will mind
if you pick articles up or check the feel of a
fabric. If you dont 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 dont 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

Applebees, 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

Bennigans, 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

Chilis, 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 Caf, 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 Qalaa
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 Mnage, International cuisine

Doha Club, Tel. 441 8822

Ma Maison Salon de Th, 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 Caf

International cuisine, Salwa Rd (Al Muthanna
Complex), Tel. 467 5577

Moon Palace Restaurant, Korean, Japanese

cuisines, Al Mirqab Al Jadeed St
Tel. 432 9700

Nandos, 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

Rics 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 Caf 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

Pirates 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
Flamingos, 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

Applebees, International cuisine, Level 3,

top of west escalator, Tel. 493 4880

The Old Manor Steak House

Steakhouse/pub

Caf de Paris, Coffee shop, Filipino, Western

cuisine, Level 3, Tel. 483 6474

Mvenpick Hotel Doha, Tel. 429 1111

Eli France Caf, 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

Nandos, 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 Caf, 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

Opra 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. Fridays, 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 Caf, Coffee, pastries, cakes, fresh
juices, Hyatt Plaza

Cinnabon/Seattles 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

Chilis, 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 Caf, Coffee shop, sandwiches,

Fauchon, French cuisine, coffee shop,

pastries, Salwa Rd (Souq Najd), Tel. 432 4888

desserts, Four Seasons Hotel Doha

Tel. 494 8888

Artis Caf, Coffee, chocolate fountain

Royal Plaza, Tel. 413 0375

Grand Joud Caf & 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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LeNtre Paris, International cuisine, coffee

Fast Food Malls

shop, pastries, Salwa Rd (Al Emadi Centre),

Tel. 455 2111

City Center-Doha

Linas Caf, 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

Opra 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

Hardees, Burgers, fries, side dishes

West Foodcourt
KFC, Fried chicken, fries, wraps, burgers
East, West Foodcourt

Kudu, Breakfasts, burgers, salads,

sandwiches, West Foodcourt

McDonalds, Burgers, fries

West Foodcourt
Mex ChicInn, 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

McDonalds, 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

McDonalds, 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

McDonalds, Burgers, fries

Ground Floor, Tel. 436 0741

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Bars and More

Admirals 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, Mvenpick 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