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Landmark: Doha Festival City MallCity: Doha
Country: Qatar
Continent: Asia
Doha Festival City Mall, Doha, Qatar, Asia
Overview
Doha Festival City, Qatar’s largest all-in-one shopping and entertainment hub, sits in Umm Salal Mohammed, just north of downtown Doha on Al Shamal Road, where bright glass façades catch the desert sun.Under one sleek, futuristic roof, you’ll find world-class shops, buzzing cafés, lively entertainment, and attractions the whole family can enjoy.Covering more than 600,000 square meters, the mall stands as a vibrant centerpiece of modern Qatari shopping and entertainment, its glass façade gleaming in the desert sun.🛍️ Retail & Shopping Doha Festival City features more than 500 retail outlets , showcasing a mix of luxury, mid-range, and popular international brands as well as Qatari labels.🛍️ At Doha Festival City, over 500 shops line the walkways, offering everything from glittering luxury boutiques to familiar international names and homegrown Qatari brands.It’s a go-to spot for fashion finds, sleek electronics, luxe beauty products, and everything from throw pillows to cookware.Here’s what stands out: Qatar’s first and only IKEA, the world’s largest Monoprix Hypermarket, the Middle East’s first NBA Store, and flagship locations for Zara, H&M, Victoria’s Secret, Harvey Nichols, Dior Beauty, and more.You’ll find dedicated areas for fashion, tech, beauty, and high-end goods, plus over a hundred places to eat-from sizzling shawarma stands to sleek, glass-front cafés-serving flavors from around the globe.From rich, candlelit dinners to a quick bite like a warm pretzel, there’s something here to suit every taste and wallet.🎮 Entertainment & Attractions Doha Festival City is not just about shopping-it’s one of Qatar’s top family entertainment destinations , with several unique indoor theme parks and experiences.You can choose from international favorites like The Cheesecake Factory, P. F. Chang’s, Shake Shack, and Nando’s; try local bites at Karaki or Zaatar W Zeit; enjoy Asian flavors at Sushi Minto or Wagamama; or savor coffee and desserts from Godiva, Starbucks Reserve, and Ladurée.For fine dining, there’s Jamie’s Italian, Asha’s, and the elegant Le Petit Train Bleu-and if you’d rather dine outdoors, open-air terraces offer fresh breezes and a view worth lingering over.🎮 Entertainment & Attractions
Doha Festival City isn’t just for shopping-it’s one of Qatar’s favorite family spots, packed with distinctive indoor theme parks and hands-on experiences, from thrilling rides to brightly lit game zones.Top spots include Angry Birds World, a lively theme park packed with rides, a trampoline park where sneakers squeak on the mats, zip lines, and a soft play area for kids, and Virtuocity, Qatar’s first e-gaming hub built for teens and adults.You’ll find escape rooms, high-speed racing simulators, a buzzing multiplayer arena, and a VR zone where the world tilts and spins around you.Snow Dunes is an indoor, snow-covered park where you can step into Qatar’s one and only taste of winter, complete with crisp air and powder underfoot.You can race down icy slides, lob snowballs that sting your fingers, and build snowmen-everything happening in the biting sub-zero cold.🚲 Outdoor Leisure Trail A unique feature of the mall is its 4.5 km Outdoor Leisure Trail : Divided into two tracks – one for jogging and one for cycling Includes 13 technical features like bridges, ramps, and trails for all skill levels Open to the public and popular among fitness enthusiasts 🅿️ Parking & Access 8,000+ free parking spots with smart guidance systems Multiple entry/exit points to ease access during busy periods Valet services and family parking areas available 🚇 Location & Transportation Address: Umm Salal Mohammed, Al Shamal Road, Doha, Qatar Metro Access: Closest station is Lusail-QNB Station (Red Line) ; shuttle and taxi services are widely available Taxi & Ride-hailing: Uber and Karwa taxis have designated pick-up/drop-off zones 🕐 Operating Hours Saturday to Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (shopping) 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM (general access) Hours may vary during Ramadan and holidays.👨👩👧 Family Services & Accessibility Children’s play areas and family lounges Baby changing rooms and prayer rooms Wheelchair accessibility across all entrances and levels Customer service desks offering assistance, maps, and mall guides in multiple languages 📱 Digital Experience Free Wi-Fi throughout the mall DFC App provides store directories, event notifications, parking locator, and loyalty programs Digital info kiosks and interactive mall maps on-site 🎯 Summary Doha Festival City is more than just a shopping mall-it’s a lifestyle hub that offers something for everyone.VOX Cinemas packs 18 screens into one buzzing complex, with options ranging from standard to towering MAX and immersive 4DX-where seats rumble and lights flicker right along with the action.
