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Shopping in Doha

The choice of shopping in Doha is mainly between the more atmospheric old traditional souks and the ultra-modern, air-conditioned shopping malls that are springing up in and around the city; both offer some genuine bargains particularly in terms of gold, other jewellery and electronics.

Markets: 

The souks in Doha are a long way from the Arabian Nights fantasies, with many of them quite slick air-conditioned affairs. The most appealing souks include the Gold Souk, off Grand Hamad Street, Souk Al-Jabor, Al Ahmed Street, which peddles leather goods, and Souk Waqif, Souk Waqif Street, which specialises in perfume, spices, and traditional Qatari dress.

Shopping centres: 

The Mall, D Ring Road, and the Landmark Mall, Al Shamala Road, are two of the most popular malls in Doha. Other malls to look out for include The Royal Plaza, Al Sadd Street, the Hyatt Plaza, Al Waab Road, and the Villagio Mall, Al Waab Street. You can find designer names at the Alfardan Centre, Grand Hamad Street, while City Centre Mall, C Ring Road, claims to be one of the biggest shopping malls in the region and easily swallows up a half day.

Opening hours: 

Malls in Doha tend to be open Saturday to Thursday 1000-2200 and Friday 1400-2200, while the souks keep more irregular hours.

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