Shopping in Doha - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Several excellent shopping centers operate in Doha. Villaggio is one of the best. It is distinguished by a chic design. Here, besides dozens of brand stores, a decent choice of cafes and restaurants is presented. Villaggio includes the most prestigious and trendy stores. It will be appreciated by wealthy visitors. Those who do not have huge sums for shopping, can enjoy visiting stores that sell locally produced goods. For a moderate fee, one can buy luxury textiles, perfumery and natural cosmetics, as well as souvenirs from local craftsmen.

One of the main city attractions is Souq Waqif market. It is located not far from Corniche promenade. It is here, that you should go in search of the most interesting national goods. Prices in the market are several times lower than in shopping centers. They sell incredibly beautiful clothes and headdresses in national style, excellent decorations for the house, jewelry and costume jewelry. Spices, so popular in national cuisine, wonderful sweets and other delicacies are always available to customers. In local cafes you can try the most popular national dishes.

Doha has the largest shopping center in the country - City Center Mall. The whole day won't be enough to get around all its pavilions. There you can buy absolutely everything. There are clothing and footwear stores of famous world brands, as well as nice shops with locally produced goods. You can purchase hand-painted gilded vessels, exclusive decorations for the house, or jewelry. The shopping center is perfect for families with children. There are various playgrounds, a bowling alley, and a cinema. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Mall of Qatar differs by its impressive scale, as well. Many come here to just admire the incredible design. It is decorated with many flowers and living plants inside. Yet, there are fountains and decorative elements with artistic illumination. The center is equipped with a special stage, since fashion shows and various entertainment events are often held there.

Doha is famous for its jewelry, in search of which it's better to go to Gold Market. Here, jewelers from all over the city and the surroundings represent their best products. You can stroll around the market until late at night. Jewelry here are much cheaper than in many European countries. Literally all sellers offer unique exclusive goods. Men can also be interested in going around Gold market, the choice of jewelry for them is also very large.

The most original market of Doha is Falcon Souk. It is visited by all fans of falconry. In this market, you can buy a specially trained falcon and all the necessary attributes for hunting. Tourists visit this market just for a guided tour. After a walk, you can relax in one of the local restaurants.

For lovely inexpensive souvenirs you can go to Ezdan Mall. Numerous shopping pavilions with traditional souvenir products are found there. Popular candies in colorful packages, magnets and notebooks, children's toys and T-shirts with national symbols - here you'll choose great gifts at the most appropriate prices. Traditional shops with clothes, accessories and perfumery are also located here.

Wholesale Market will be an excellent place for gastronomic shopping. Besides fruits and vegetables familiar to many travelers, you can buy a lot of interesting products that are not sold in other countries of the world. Wonderful dried fruits, national sweets, and fragrant spices, which are one of the main secrets of national cuisine are available to customers. Keep in mind, in this market it's possible and necessary to bargain with sellers.