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Affordable and Budget Al Rawnaq* (Bin Omran) C3 Ansar Gallery* (Barwa Village) E5 Daiso* (Doha Festival City) B2 Dollar Plus (City Center-Doha) C4 Dragon Mart (Industrial Area) F3 Ramez Shopping Complex* (Salwa Rd) D3
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5808 6000 6883 5161 1188 1373
Audio Visual/Computers/Electronics Almana & Partners (Old Rayyan) C3 4431 Almuftah Group (Al Sadd) D3 4444 Domasco (Asian Town, Industrial Area) F3 4435 Darwish Trading (Old Airport) D4 4456 Emax* (Al Asmakh Mall) D3 4428 Mannai Trading Co (Salwa Rd) D3 4455 Salam Stores (The Gate Mall) C4 4448 Starlink* (Call Centre) 4428
1072 6867 8168 6426 9245 8888 5639 3888
Bookshops, Stationery and Art Supplies Abu Karbal Bookshop (Bin Mahmoud) B4 7030 3588 Borders* (Doha Festival City) B2 4471 3942 Colour Note Company (Al Nasr St) D3 4441 8548 FNAC* (Lagoona Mall) 4433 5599 Gulf Greetings (Hallmark)* (City Center-Doha) C4 4483 8117 Ibn Al-Qayyim Bookstore* (Al Markhiya) 4486 3533 Jarir Bookstore* (Call Centre) 4444 0212 Naaz Store (Old Airport) D4 4432 4235 Sensory Souk (Royal Plaza) D3 4411 0147 Virgin Megastore* (Villaggio Mall) 4495 9060
Cakes and Sweets Batteel Bakery & Café* (Salwa Rd) D3 4444 1414 Edible Arrangements* (Al Gharrafa) B2 4491 1112 Caramel Sweet Arts* (Al Waab) D3 3382 7259
FAUCHON* (Salwa Rd) D3 4432 4888 Magnolia Bakery* (Dar Al Salam Mall) E3 4450 9407 Opera Café* (The Mall) D4 4467 8884 Sugar and Spice* (Aspire Park) D2 4038 9668
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Chocolates, Sweets and Flowers Chopin (Qmall)* C3 Dulce Chocolate* (Muraikh) D2 Gardenia* (Al Nasr St) D3 Interflora (C Ring Rd) D4 Larissa Chocolates & Flowers* (Al Sadd) D3 Luxury Flowers & Chocolates* (Duhail) B3 Patchi* (Salwa Rd) D3 Patisserie Suisse* (Al Nasr St) D3
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Plaza Hollandi* (Villaggio Mall) D2 Tasmeem Flowers & Chocolates* (Al Rayyan) D2
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Furnishing Articles (Royal Plaza) D3 City Lifestyle* (Al Asmakh Mall) D3 CREU Concept (Al Wukair) F4 Home Centre* (Al Asmakh Mall) D3 Homes R Us* (Hyatt Plaza) D2 IKEA (Doha Festival City) B2 Pottery Barn* (Mall of Qatar) C1 Simex Trading (DaVinci, Kids House) D4 Spazio Interni (Salwa Rd) D3
4413 1188 4428 9256 3322 7776 4413 1940 4469 8999 800 4532 4452 9529 4441 4447 4468 2618
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Party Decorations and Costumes
Freesia Gifts (Royal Plaza) D3 7000 0480 Gulf Crafts (Salwa Rd) D3 4468 7373 Gulf Greetings (Hallmark)* (The Mall) D4 4467 8383
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Jewellery and Watches Ali Bin Ali Watches and Jewellery* (Mall of Qatar) C1 Al Jaber Watches* (The Mall) D4 Al Muftah Jewellery* (Al Sadd) D3 Al Sulaiman Jewellery & Watches* (Gold Souq) D4 Awal Jewellery (Gold Souq) D4 Damas* (Al Mana Center, Al Sadd) D3 Domasco* (City Center-Doha) C4 Marhaba Jewellery (Gold Souq) D4 Pearl Gallery* (Wathnan Mall) D2 Tribal Gems (Gold Souq) D4
4444 0228 4467 8484 4444 1313 4437 4443 4442 4483 4431 4480 5539
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Kitchenware Articles (Royal Plaza) D3 Lakeland* (Villaggio Mall) D2 Table Arts* (Mall of Qatar) C1 Tavola* (City Center-Doha) C4 Villeroy & Boch* (Salwa Rd) D3
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Musical Equipment 51 East* (Call Centre) 4436 1111 Badie Studio & Stores (Al Souq Area) D4 4442 3554 Virgin Megastore* (Villaggio Mall) D2 4495 9060
Opticians 4436 3461 4442 7152 4412 4380
Oriental Crafts and Carpets Bradran Carpets (The Mall) D4 Oriental Carpets (Al Sadd) D3 Reshi (Landmark Mall) C3 Shahrzad Iranian Carpets (Gold Souq) D4
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Pet Shops Pets & More (City Center-Doha) C4 5569 4222 For more information on pets and vets, see Pets in the Living in Qatar section.
Photographic Studios/Photographers Benny Antoun (also tunes pianos) Boom Art Studio (Al Markhiya) C3 Gulf Colours* (Najma) D4 Picture World Digital Studio & Stores* (Salwa Rd) D3
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Sports Equipment Decathlon (Villaggio Mall) D2 Doha Golf Club B3 Foot Locker* (Villaggio Mall) D2 Go Sport* (City Center-Doha) C4 Sports Corner* (Call Centre)
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Tailoring, Textiles and Haberdashery Al Misk Tailors (Al Ghanim) D4 4432 Century Textiles & Tailors (Al Khaleej St) D4 4442 Lexus (Gents/Al Sadd) D3 4432 Sara's Secrets (Ladies/Al Sadd) D3 4432 Singer (New Salata) D4 4443
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Toys and Children's Items Babyshop* (Gulf Mall) C3 Early Learning Centre* (Hyatt Plaza) D2 Kiddy Zone* (Landmark Mall) C3 Sensory Souk (Royal Plaza) D3 Toys 'R' Us (Al Sadd) D3
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Water Storage Tanks Qatar Rotomould F2
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WOQOD Petrol Stations 4442 3210
Paint Shops Hempel Paints* (Industrial Area) F3 Jotun Paints* (Call Centre)
Boots* (Villaggio Mall) D2 Kulud Pharmacy* (Al Markhiya) C3
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4021 7777 800 3835
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Al Dar Optics* (Al Nasr St) D3 Al Jabor Vision Technology (C Ring Rd) D4 Yateem Optician* (Lagoona Mall) B4
4413 1155 4435 3501 4441 8810
Personal Care/Pharmacies
Key Cutting/Shoe and Watch Repair Mr Quality* (City Center-Doha) C4
Events (Royal Plaza) D3 Party Kingdom* (Bin Mahmoud) D4 Party Mania (The Centre) D4
WOQOD service stations are open 24/7 for petrol, with most offering car services, and have a shop (Sidra) selling food items and other essentials. m
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Sustainable, green, eco-friendly, plastic-free, zero-waste shopping Help protect the environment by using biodegradable, compostable and reusable bags. Biodegradable and compostable bags are an environment-friendly alternative to plastic bags. Biodegradable are often still plastic bags that have microorganisms added to break down the plastic. Use reusable shopping bags rather than plastic or paper bags. Buy some reusable tote or heavy-duty shopping bags, or a trolley or bag on wheels, so you won’t have to use paper or plastic shopping bags ever again.
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Going to shopping malls, souqs or other shopping destinations is the most popular pastime in Qatar. People enjoy going to shopping destinations to shop, eat, watch movies or just walk. No VAT or Sales Tax in Qatar ensures prices are competitive with other shopping destinations. However, the General Tax Authority (GTA) implemented the Excise Tax Law (No 25 of 2018) on 1 January 2019 on 'health-damaging' goods, with a 100% tax on tobacco and alcohol products, energy drinks and special purpose goods, and a 50% tax on carbonated drinks.
Malls Qatar continously witnesses the opening of new malls. Most recently, in 2019, Qatar saw the opening of Mirqab Mall, Doha Souq and Galeries Lafayette. The first shopping and entertainment mall to open in Qatar was The Mall, which opened in 1997. Prior to The Mall, residents shopped at The Centre since the 1970s. Malls vary in size, but all provide an opportunity for shopping, entertainment and dining. Many banks in the malls are open outside normal banking hours. Shopping festivals occur throughout the year offering great discounts, special offers and prizes.
Hypermarkets/Supermarkets There are many local and international hypermarkets and supermarkets in Qatar both in and outside malls. Popular international hypermarkets include Carrefour carrefourqatar.com, Family Food Centre (FFC) family.com.qa, Lulu Hypermarket and Lulu Express qatar.luluhypermarket.com, Mega Mart, Monoprix monoprix.qa, Spar Hypermarket spar-qa.com and more. Other hypermarkets and supermarkets include Quality Hypermarket qatar.qualityretailgroup.com, Safari Hypermarket safargroup.net, Shoprite and the first Sainsbury's in Qatar in Lusail City. Al Meera Consumer Goods Co is one of Qatar’s leading retailers with the largest network of branches, consisting of at least 50 stores. almeera.com.qa Retailers link up with partners to give shoppers the opportunity to earn points and rewards: • Air Miles shopping rewards scheme. airmilesme.com • Family Club is a free-of-charge FFC loyalty card, which allows its cardholder to earn points and redeem them at all FFC outlets. familyclub.qa • Meera Rewards is Al Meera's loyalty programme and mobile application.
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Note: A 2015 government directive mandates all shops are required to close for 90 minutes for prayer at midday on Friday. Usually from 11:30 am – 1 pm. • MyClub app from Carrefour Qatar on iOS and Android. Qatar Post has signed a delivery service agreement, Valet Trolley, with Carrefour to provide free home-delivery to MyClub cardholders for purchases QAR250+. • Nojoom from Ooredoo. ooredoo.qa • Shukran loyalty programme from Landmark Retail Ltd which includes Centrepoint. shukranrewards.com Banks have also teamed up with retailers to make similar offers. Doha Bank and LuLu Hypermarket entice customers with the LuLuDoha Bank shopping credit card providing customers with 5% savings on purchases at their stores throughout Qatar. QNB LIFE Rewards loyalty programme offers its debit and credit customers rewards at three levels of membership, dependent upon salary. QIC Advantage Club and QGrabs offer a different shopping concept – members can take advantage of great deals when shopping, dining, or using health and beauty facilities: qicadvantageclub. com and qgrabs.com
Walk in malls Malls are especially popular in the summer as more people tend to be indoors with the high summer temperatures. Promoting an active lifestyle, larger malls offer various indoor leisure activities. Doha Festival City includes a 3 km outdoor leisure trail for bikers, skateboarders, runners and walkers. Malls such as Hyatt Plaza, Al Khor, Villaggio, City Centre-Doha, Lagoona and Landmark have partnered with Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) to encourage people to walk and exercise within their malls under AZF's 'Step Into Health, Walk in Mall' programme. It encourages individuals to walk 10,000 steps or more per day, or 30 minutes or more at least five days a week. stepintohealth.qa ©
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Al Sulaiman Jewellery & Watches, Mega Mart Startech Middle East, I AM, Maison de ✘ ✘ ✘ Sushi, Kababs & Kurries 8 am – 10:45 pm
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O3 Mall 4029 3974
D4 Sat – Thu 7:30 am – midnight Caribou Coffee, Wellcare Pharmacy
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Al Hazm 4411 1444 alhazm.com
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Al Khor Mall 4453 3445 alkhormall.com B. Square Mall
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Al Asmakh Mall (Centrepoint) 4428 9141
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Galeries Lafayette – Katara Plaza, 100% Capri, Alberta Ferretti, Ermanno ✘ Scervino, Philipp Plein
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Dar Al Salam Mall 4016 3573 facebook.com
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Supermarkets and shops close for prayers on Friday. Please see Hypermarkets and Supermarkets later in this section or call the mall to verify timing.
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Most malls have ample parking and offer car wash and/or valet services at a reasonable price. Facilities at malls are subject to change. Call ahead.
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Doha Festival City 4035 4444 festivalcitydoha.com
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Sun – Wed 10 am – 10 pm Thu – Sat 10 am – 11 pm
Doha Souq 4041 0000 dohasouq.qa
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Ezdan Mall, Al Wakra
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Gulf Mall 4031 0600 gulfmalldoha.com
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Sun – Thu 9 am – 10 pm Fri and Sat 9 am – 11 pm
Thu 9 am – 11 pm Fri 2 pm – 11 pm
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B4 Thu -- Sun 10 am – 10 pm 51 East, Table Arts, Rituals, Armani
Landmark Mall 4487 5222 landmarkdoha.com
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The Centre 4444 0202 thecenterqatar.com
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The Mall 4467 8888 themalldoha.com
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Wathnan Mall 4487 6691 wathnanmall.com
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Al Furjan Markets
In addition to malls, there are plenty of other shopping destinations in Qatar from the luxurious mixed-use urban development project, The PearlQatar, to wholesale markets and traditional souqs.
Al Furjan Markets Al Furjan (neighbourhood) markets have house provision stores, bakeries, butcheries, pharmacies, ATM kiosks, laundries, barber shops, fruits and vegetables, and vending areas and eateries, among other facilities. Al Furjan Markets are not widespread but can be found in areas such as Al Qutaifiya, Rawdat Al Hamama, Rawdat Aqdim, Al Thumama, Al Mearad, Umm Al Seneem, Al Ebb and Jarayan Nujaimah. The Al Furjan project aims to have 44 markets in designated areas with a total of 645 shops, covering 28 basic commercial activities, providing for the main needs of inhabitants of the neighbourhood.
Al Sailiya Central Market E1 Aswaq for Food Facilities Management relocated the previous Wholesale Market in Mesaimeer to the new Al Sailiya Central Market in January 2020. Spanning over 78,000 sq m, the new central market is the largest in Qatar, located in Al Sailiya, approximately 25 minutes away from Doha. The market is divided into several connected and air-conditioned sections for fish, poultry, fruits and vegetables, and a slaughterhouse for camels, cows and sheep. The market has nine air-cooled storages (2,600 sq m). It includes a traditional market with 52 shops, in addition to the existing 102 shops in the retail market and the 50 shops in the wholesale market. Moreover, there are imported products at the auction hall, which spans over 8,000 sq m. Upon completion of the auction, the products are loaded either out of the market, or to the wholesale market or air-cooled storage.
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The Omani Souq E1 has relocated to the new Al Sailiya Central Market. Tangy, salty aromas of dried fish compete with the sweet smell of ripe dates. It offers a large variety of goods, including desert truffles, spices, nuts, perfumes, gardenware, plants, camel sticks and incense burners. Contact: 6672 0259
Al Wakra Central Market F5 Aswaq for Food Facilities Management, a subsidiary of Hassad Foods, opened Al Wakra Central Market in January 2020. The facility includes a livestock central market with an automated slaughterhouse, cattle barns, shops, hypermarket, traditional and vegetable markets, shops and administrative buildings. Spread over an area of approximately 230,000 sq m, the market is located in the midpoint of central road networks. The 14,000 sq m automated slaughterhouse has the capacity to handle 9,000 livestock a day. There are more than 600 livestock barns. The public can buy animals from the barns and transfer them to the slaughterhouse. The retail, wholesale and hypermarket sections are air-conditioned. The market includes 102 shops to support the market’s main activity such as fodder, grain, and veterinary supplies. The market also includes fodder storage space of more than 5,200 sq m. Additionally, the retail section includes 76 shops and a traditional market that sells vegetables and fruits, dried fruit, honey and dates. There are several seasonal farmers markets across Qatar. Local farmers sell produce directly to customers. Fresh fruit, vegetables and plants can be bought in bulk. Open Thursday to Saturday from 7 am – 7 pm, between October and June.
Barwa Village E5 Barwa Village, just off Al Wakra Road, is a residential and commercial complex that has much to offer. In the centre of Barwa Village is The Plaza – home to Megamart and Centrepoint
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The Pearl-Qatar B4 A relaxed waterfront project of residential apartments, villas, cafés and restaurants, and luxury retail outlets, where you can browse in style amid a Mediterranean atmosphere while admiring the views across the lagoon. There is a superb selection of restaurants, from wonderful Turkish cuisine at Hasan Kolcuoglu; Qatar's first 100% vegan café, Evergreen Organics; French-Italian at The French Olive; Subzero, the first ice lounge in Qatar; Sammach for a Qatari seafood dining experience; Mexican at ISLA; or try Caffe Vergnano 1882. 800 6222, thepearlqatar.com For more information, see The Pearl-Qatar in the Discovering Qatar section.
Souqs In addition to the popular Souq Waqif and Souq Al Wakra (see Souq Waqif and Souq Al Wakra in the Discovering Qatar section), there are various souq or market complexes scattered around town. When people in Qatar talk of the 'souqs', they usually refer to the city’s oldest market area, in the heart of the city near the old Amiri Diwan. Souqs range from the traditional-style Souq Waqif, which still retains the atmosphere and spirit of the old bazaar, to the more modern air-conditioned, marble-clad complexes. When shopping in the souqs, you have the opportunity to bargain. At souqs, you have cheaper imports, high-end designer items and just about everything else, including clothing to home accessories to kitchenware to souvenirs and unique gifts. Kitchenware shops stock everything from huge
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– and also a health club, an international school, a nursery and a medical clinic. An abundance of restaurants awaits, including Spicy Route, Dakshin and Smaisma Café for Indian fare, Beijing House offering a taste of China, Shater Abbas for Persian delicacies, and Tofu & Cake Restaurant for Indonesian cusine.
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cooking pots to dainty glasses, cutlery and table ornaments. Luggage, tools, general hardware, DIY and gardening equipment, are also available. Clothing includes a wide range of inexpensive clothes, casual wear and shoes. Shopping hours at the souqs are usually 10 am – 1 pm and 4 pm – 7 pm (Souq Waqif has longer opening hours). A map of the central souqs is in the Souq Waqif in the Discovering Qatar section. Parking is limited at the most of the souqs. The earlier you arrive, the better. You may consider parking in the underground car park at the Souq Waqif park. Entry can be found along the Corniche. There is now an underground car park in Souq Waqif near Al Koot Fort, as well as an air-conditioned underground car park adjacent to Shioukh Mosque and the Amiri Diwan, off Al Rayyan Road, with an underground walkway connecting to Souq Waqif. See the map of Souq Waqif for precise locations. Access to cash is limited at most of the souqs. ATMs are avaliable but it's best you carry cash with you at all times as most shops take payment in cash only. First in the downtown souq area is the busy Souq Faleh D4 shopping centre, which houses several abaya, clothing and body accessories stores. Adjacent to Souq Faleh is Souq Al Asiery D4, which is known as the 'Escalator Souq' – as it was the first and only one in Doha to have an escalator. It has a massive selection of fabrics available at prices to suit all. Other outlets include clothing, shoes, perfume and accessories. Connected to Souq Al Asiery is Souq Al Dira D4, your one-stop shop for upmarket textiles. The building has huge arches, lantern-style lights and stained-glass windows and, can be found right behind Souq Al Asiery. High-quality beaded fabrics, heavy lace and 'designer' fabrics are all on sale. The souq also has shoes, perfume and accessory ©
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One of the oldest markets in the country, Souq Al Haraj D4 is the best destination for secondhand goods especially used furniture and household appliances. Souq Al Ali C3 is a neighbourhood souq in Al Gharrafa right across from Immigration Department. It houses textile, tailoring and abaya stores, and a few pet shops. It's a popular destination for shoe repair and carpentry stores. There's a KFC, Yellow Cab and other eateries in the souq as well. The old yet urban Thursday and Friday Souq E3 is located on the Wholesale Market Street in the Bu Hamour and Mesaimeer district. The shopping centre is a well-known destination for abayas, jalabiyas, affordable clothes and other garments as well as toys. There are also a few spice, date and honey shops.
In addition to souqs, there are many low-budget shopping centres in Qatar with branches across the country where you can buy clothing, home accessories and kitchen appliances at affordable prices such as Al Rawnaq, Ansar Gallery, Dragon Mart and Ramez. See Where to Shop in this section for numbers.
The Gold Souq There are several jewellery shops in the gold souq area, surrounding Grand Hamad Street and Ali Bin Abdullah Street. In addition to buying and/or selling gold, most jewellers will repair and replace jewellery, providing a receipt. Designs cater for Western and Eastern tastes and are of local and international manufacture. Traditional bridal jewellery is an interesting sight and comprises solid gold belts, gub (small gold caps), hair ornaments, mirtash (chest-length decorated chains) and bracelets.
Coins, ingots and gems of various weights are available at most jewellers. High-quality second-hand watches on sale at specialist shops include brands such as Rolex and Cartier. Buying gold is safe as all gold sold in Qatar is tested and hallmarked in the country, so quality is guaranteed. Most of the gold is 18 and 22 carat. Some modern and traditional jewellery items have artificial stones and this is reflected in the price. You are welcome to try anything on, and the salesmen are willing to bring pieces from a nearby shop if they don’t have what you are looking for. You will need the purchase receipt when selling QATAR SHOPPING E-GUIDE ©
Selling gold The Ministry of Interior lists procedures for obtaining the mandatory no-objection certificate (NOC) from the police to sell gold. A fee of QAR10 has to be paid through a debit/credit card to get the NOC. Other requirements are necessary such as bringing the gold for inspection, producing bills for the gold, and bringing the ID and passport of the owner or seller. The gold should belong to first or second degree relatives. The service is provided by the Gold Sales Office in Souq Waqif and security departments across the country. Invoice Many jewellery shops issue invoices based on the format prescribed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI). The MOCIapproved format, introduced in 2016 to protect consumers' interests, offers customers a detailed sales invoice. It shows particulars such as unit price without processors, price of workmanship, purity degree, and trademark. Other details include information about the piece of jewellery like the total price, carat, gram, number, description, item code, the shop’s stamp, seller’s name and signature, shop data, invoice number, customer name and customer’s Qatar ID number. m
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The Rise of Online Shopping By Ola Diab As the pandemic swept through the world, changing our lives including the way we shop, for many, online shopping is steadily growing.
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Major supermarkets and hypermarkets such as Carrefour and Lulu are providing efficient and timely deliveries even during the weekends. Carrefour, LuLu, and more have upped their online shopping and home delivery services, even partnering with online food delivery companies such as Talabat and Rafeeq to offer delivery services across the country. Promotions, online deals, special discounts, reduced prices and free deliveries have enticed a large number of customers to shop online.
Al Meera Al Meera Consumer Goods offers online shopping and home delivery services through almeera.online for fresh and frozen food, beverages, dairy products, personal care, baby products, cleaning products and more. You can create an account with Al Meera Online and save multiple addresses to your account for your convenience. Credit or debit cards are accepted as the method of payment to complete a purchase on their website. Cash upon delivery is not accepted. You may save your card or cards on your account for easier checkouts in the future. The minimum delivery order is QAR200. Delivery charges are QAR10 per order. Orders are accepted daily 10 am – 10 pm. Products are delivered within three hours from the order confirmation.
Carrefour Carrefour has always been leading online shopping, regardless of the pandemic. However, they’ve recently introduced new online and delivery services such as Valet Trolley & Home Delivery. The project is dedicated to MyClub Members and the address must be within the covered zones. The customer proceeds to the dedicated cash counter, requests Valet Trolley service, presents the loyalty reference if available and if not, requests registration from the supervisor. Carrefour verifies the customer’s details and chooses the desired slot delivery. Cashier scans the items, the customer makes payment and receives an SMS with delivery details. Twenty minutes prior to delivery time, the customer receives a second SMS reminder, and receives the goods and signs acknowledgment of delivery. Carrefour covers Carrefour in City Center-Doha, Al Dafna, The Pearl-Qatar, Lusail, Carrefour in Villaggio, Al Waab, Al Aziziah, Muaither, and Ain Khaled. Ask a supervisor if your area is covered before you use the Valet Trolley service. Same day delivery is applicable for orders, if placed before 10 am. Same day delivery is applicable as per capacity availability (first come, first serve). Slots related to same day delivery are 6 pm – 8 pm and 8 pm – 10 pm.
Al Meera’s delivery services currently covers more than 69 zones and the company is working to expand to cover more zones and wider areas. In addition, in April 2020, Al Meera signed an agreement with Rafeeq App to offer delivery services. Muaither branch is dedicated to online delivery services across Doha. For more information or set up an account, visit almeera.online QATAR SHOPPING E-GUIDE ©
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Delivery rates vary according to the total value of your order and according to the type of product. The minimum purchase is QAR50 with QAR10 delivery charge. For purchase orders above QAR100, delivery is free. Cash on Delivery (COD) handling rate is QAR5. Delivery of electronics inside Doha (TVs and appliances) is free of charge if your order value exceeds QAR500. Carrefour also has Carrefour Now, Express Delivery where products can be devlieved within 60 minutes, serving more than 17,000 products at your doorstep. Carrefour’s delivery services currently covers more than 90 zones. For more information or to create an account, visit carrefourqatar.com
Family Food Centre (FFC) Family Food Centre (FFC) launched its online delivery platform family.qa in June 2020. Customers shopping online can choose from over 20,000 products across categories such as fresh, groceries, cleaning and household items, pharmacy and personal care, baby products, kitchenware, glassware, home appliances, office and school items, and toys. Customers can shop for groceries with free delivery on online orders above QAR300. For orders below QAR300, there is a delivery charge of QAR10. There are two delivery slots available: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm, so customers placing orders before 8 am get same-day delivery while orders that come in after 4 pm are delivered the next day. The online delivery platform is mobile-friendly and also has an app on Android and iOS. Payments can be made with credit or debit cards, Internet Banking, or Cash on Delivery (COD). For more information or to create an account online, visit family.qa or WhatsApp 5577 4456.
LuLu Group International Lulu has introduced faster and more convenient ways for shoppers to get their grocery products and lifestyle essentials delivered through two services — Express Delivery for a same day delivery and Click and Collect for a store pickup service through its online shopping platform, luluhypermarket.com
As part of the initiative, Lulu has partnered with taxi groups to deliver orders. All orders placed between 10 am to 5 pm will be delivered on the same day, while orders placed after the given cutoff time will be delivered the next day. Delivery is free for purchases QAR200 or more. You can create an account online and begin shopping online by adding items to your cart. Delivery will be made to the address specified when you complete the order. For more information or to create an account, visit luluhypermarket.com
Spar Spar Qatar introduced its online shopping platform, sparqatar.shop, in early 2020. Spar Qatar online shopping offers quality products and deals at value for money prices and exciting offers year-round. New customers register to create an account and select the correct zone, and start shopping. Spar currently delivers to more than 90 zones until the capacity is improved. You will be notified during checkout if the delivery is not available in your area. The minimum purchase is QAR150 for food and non-food and there is a QAR20 delivery charge. Delivery of electronics inside Doha (TVs and appliances) is free of charge if your order value exceeds QAR500. While purchasing your item(s), remember to provide a mobile phone number. The delivery team will call you when they are on their way to give you an estimated time of arrival. For more information, visit sparqatar.shop or call 800 7727. There are several other hypermarkets and supermarkets in Qatar such as Monoprix with online shopping platforms. Look online or on food delivery apps such as Talabat, Carriage, Rafeeq or Snoonu for more options! m ©
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