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Shopping in Qatar is one of the favorite pastimes of tourists and locals. There
are a number of places where you can go for shopping in
Qatar. On one hand you have the most opulent shopping
malls, and on the other, you have the traditional souqs
that can be found in the whole of Arabian world.
Shopping in Qatar is quite hassle-free and convenient.
There are abundant numbers of shopping centers scattered
all over the country. Capital city of Doha is the hub
of shopping activity in Qatar.
Shopping centers in Qatar
feature the best of international brands, selling almost
all sorts of items for both daily use and luxury purposes.
Apparels, accessories, audio, video, footwear, consumer
products, almost everything is available in the malls
of Qatar. These places usually have a fixed price range,
which may not be feasible for a budget traveler.
City
Center Mall in Doha and the Hyatt
Plaza Mall are two of the most-visited shopping
malls of Qatar. These places are great for leisure travelers,
who are willing to spend big bucks on shopping in Qatar.
Qatar is home to a number of fascinating souqs. Souq
Waqif is the most traditional of all of them. Spread
over a huge area, this marketplace is ideal for buying
perfumes, traditional Qatari dresses, spices, kitchenware,
dry fruits, sweets, tools, et al.
Souq Al Ahmed, Souq Faleh and Souq Al Asiery are some
of the other popular souqs in the country. Beautifully
decorated and heavily crowded, these souqs enhance the
pleasure of shopping in Qatar. However, you should definitely
not buy items at their initial price. Try and do some
bargaining in these souqs to get the best deal.
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