Doha Festival City

More than 400 international and local brands populate this expansive, modern mall situated northwest of Downtown Doha, offering a wide array of entertainment options.

For an exceptional shopping and dining experience, visit Doha Festival City. This massive mall features hundreds of retail outlets, including stores for clothing, sporting goods, jewelry, home furnishings, groceries, and more. Fashion choices span from the latest swimwear, maternity wear, and kids’ clothes to accessories, luxury brands, and traditional Arabian abayas and sheilas.

The 100-acre (40-hectare) mall houses two food courts along with numerous standalone restaurants and cafés. With over 100 dining establishments, you can enjoy meals, snacks, drinks, or sweet treats. The variety includes well-known international chains, fast-food restaurants, and global cuisine, catering to appetites throughout the day, from breakfast to late-night cravings.

Entertainment is a key feature of the mall. Escape the sun by watching a film at the air-conditioned 4-D movie theater. Engage in virtual reality games at the VirtuocityTM digital gaming hub. Enjoy the indoor and outdoor sections of Angry Birds World, a theme park suitable for both young children and adults.

On cooler days, the Outdoor Leisure Trail offers a great space for walking and biking. For an extra cool adventure, head to the Snow Dunes facility, where you can play on slides and rides amidst real snow.

As its name suggests, Doha Festival City frequently hosts festivals and events. Attend grand openings of new stores and restaurants, holiday celebrations, cooking classes, athletic competitions, fashion shows, special sales, and more. Check the mall’s Facebook page for upcoming activities. The Festival City Kids Club also hosts frequent events and offers discounts.

Located in the Umm Salal Mohammad neighborhood, Doha Festival City is about a 35-minute drive from Hamad International Airport and approximately 25 minutes from Downtown Doha. The mall generally operates from mid-morning to late evening, with a midday closure on Fridays. Both self-parking and valet parking options are available, and the mall is so large that in-mall taxis are provided to shuttle guests from one end to the other.