Doha Festival City
Doha Festival City
4.5
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
Doha Festival City is Qatar’s preferred destination for shopping, entertainment, and dining. Bringing several firsts to Doha, this incomparable mall is one of the largest developments in the Middle East, offering almost a quarter of a million sqm of leasable space, providing something for everyone, and creating exceptional and memorable experiences with each and every visit. Doha Festival City is home to famous brand names in retail, many of which have made their Qatar debut; including Harvey Nichols, Charlotte Tilbury, Dior Beauty Boutique, ACE and IKEA. Over 100 places to dine and relax include restaurants, cafés and casual dining outlets. Doha Festival City has the country’s biggest world-class entertainment offering Qatar’s first VOX 4D cinema complex with 18 digital screens, to Outdoor Leisure Trail and three unique entertainment parks, including Angry Birds World, Snow Dunes, and Virtuocity.
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- Zise ShuPhilippines541 contributionsSpace Jam: A New Legacy ExperienceI'm a huge fan of Bugs Bunny. Ever since I'm a little kid I used to adore this cartoon character. I even have a collection of different Bugs Bunny merchandise. So when I saw the ads in social media about this happening in DFC I make it a point that I will be able to see it. I'm so happy like a kid 😅😅😅 to witness this kind of event. I wanted to commend the staff that are attending the event. They are all very accommodating and kind. Even the host and the team, the acrobatic basketball dunkers who performed exhibitions are very friendly and entertaining. Hoping that there's more events like this in DFC.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 17 November 2023
- Jan KovicDoha, Qatar6 contributionsBest Mall in Qatar !For me, the best Mall in Qatar, period! It does have 2 floors, which I am not a fan of, but they are symmetrical, North and South side to walk to, exits on all 4 sides and car parking with plenty of space! You cant get lost! And having a cuboid shape makes it very easy to navigate or meet with friends even if you are coming for the 1st time!Visited December 2023Travelled soloWritten 6 December 2023
- Michael Chenney6 contributionsAll-in-One Shopping and Fun Destination!Doha Festival City is like the go-to spot in Qatar for a bit of everything. From high-end stores to cool local spots, it's a shopping haven. Plus, there's way more than just shopping – think great food, fun for the family, and a cool vibe all around. The place has got this awesome mix of shops and a chill atmosphere. Parking's a breeze, and the staff are pretty friendly. If you're around, it's worth checking out!Visited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 11 December 2023
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TheAbsinth
5 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
As a mall is very well organized, big and spacious, with enough world know brands te please everybody.
However, the smell and the air inside Doha Festival is very poluted and inconvenient, especially for kids.
This is due to the perfumes and bahur that is burned inside, by the shops with perfumes.
It is impossible to breath inside. The air is burning your throat and the loungs.
I can not imagine how can this be legal, when smokers are not allowed to smoke inside, however the burn of this bahur is everywhere.
Even in the food court area this smoke is felted.
However, the smell and the air inside Doha Festival is very poluted and inconvenient, especially for kids.
This is due to the perfumes and bahur that is burned inside, by the shops with perfumes.
It is impossible to breath inside. The air is burning your throat and the loungs.
I can not imagine how can this be legal, when smokers are not allowed to smoke inside, however the burn of this bahur is everywhere.
Even in the food court area this smoke is felted.
Written 11 October 2022
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Zise Shu
Philippines541 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
I'm a huge fan of Bugs Bunny. Ever since I'm a little kid I used to adore this cartoon character. I even have a collection of different Bugs Bunny merchandise. So when I saw the ads in social media about this happening in DFC I make it a point that I will be able to see it.
I'm so happy like a kid 😅😅😅 to witness this kind of event. I wanted to commend the staff that are attending the event. They are all very accommodating and kind. Even the host and the team, the acrobatic basketball dunkers who performed exhibitions are very friendly and entertaining.
Hoping that there's more events like this in DFC.
I'm so happy like a kid 😅😅😅 to witness this kind of event. I wanted to commend the staff that are attending the event. They are all very accommodating and kind. Even the host and the team, the acrobatic basketball dunkers who performed exhibitions are very friendly and entertaining.
Hoping that there's more events like this in DFC.
Written 18 November 2023
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Ammar A
15 contributions
Sept 2023 • Business
The mall is ok compared to other malls in Qatar. What could've differentiated it well is the entertainment cinema/theatre in it. I was very disappointed when I booked there a 4D movie and ended up with a bunch of people on the right and left who came to chat and socialize during the movie. I couldn't hear any thing in the movie so I reported this to the management and staff a few times, and didn't do nothing. I believe that the two managers who operated the theatre on September 28th evening and the staff who was managing the 4DX theatre around 6.30 PM to 7.00PM are all not qualified to do their jobs properly in such a busy and live mall.
Written 29 September 2023
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Amdad_Ali
Valencia, Spain126 contributions
Dec 2019
A good selection of stores and some new restaurants have opened recently. Nandos is very busy and the staff are rushing off their feet during the weekend so plan ahead or avoid it.
Best to park inside to avoid the Doha head during the day.
Best to park inside to avoid the Doha head during the day.
Written 5 January 2020
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mpanju t
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Friends
True definition of a five star mall.
It was a great experience and I looked like any other person with no difficulties in tracing for shops though it was my first time in.
I really believe that Grace is one of those welcoming and exceptional staff in DFC. She did whatever it took to explain thoroughly well about all the shops we were going into with in a short time and with no difficulties.
Great unique and indeed recommendable services .
It was a great experience and I looked like any other person with no difficulties in tracing for shops though it was my first time in.
I really believe that Grace is one of those welcoming and exceptional staff in DFC. She did whatever it took to explain thoroughly well about all the shops we were going into with in a short time and with no difficulties.
Great unique and indeed recommendable services .
Written 26 August 2023
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Explorer59404724895
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Solo
Worst customer service! Specially those on counters staff They will act they even didnt see you nor inform just wait, but just wasting your time when they will face you with rudeness! They forget we are customers that paying to eat! Slow and bad environment you can see how they are not smiling even. More training for them badly needed!
Written 10 August 2024
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Eve
Luzon, Philippines84 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
would.like to report an incident. This is the second time it has happened .
I came to visit dfc yesterday around 6pm and was immediately approached by parking car wash cleaner when i said no.
As we left around 9pm same.guy approached me but could not understand what he wanted to say.
At that time.i checked the right side of my car when i saw a couple of new scratches.
The same incident happemed last year too but never bothered to complain.
I parked in G118. And the.cleaner was wearing a red overall.
Can you please have this investigated.
Thanks in advance.
I came to visit dfc yesterday around 6pm and was immediately approached by parking car wash cleaner when i said no.
As we left around 9pm same.guy approached me but could not understand what he wanted to say.
At that time.i checked the right side of my car when i saw a couple of new scratches.
The same incident happemed last year too but never bothered to complain.
I parked in G118. And the.cleaner was wearing a red overall.
Can you please have this investigated.
Thanks in advance.
Written 25 January 2020
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ArabV1
Doha, Qatar6 contributions
Sept 2021 • Family
Everything is perfect in this mall except the pollution caused by shops selling Bukhour (Smoking things used by local families), hope this smoke can be eliminated. Btw, ciggarette smoking is prohibited but bukhour is allowed in this mall which is causing more extensive smoke than anything. This is really bad and causing this mall to be the worst.
Written 24 September 2021
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Deanosaur89
Edmonton, Canada8,617 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
In our opinion this is the best and most complete mall we have seen in Doha. They have an indoor snow area, Angry Birds Theme Park, Virtual area and a nice movie theatre. They also have many popular and recognizable brands throughout the mall and many good restaurants with sit down and fast food options.
We originally just went here to go to IKEA but ended up spending more than four hours here and could have spent much more time. The Monoprix is also very well stocked here.
The mall is super clean with great facilities but the only downside is that it doesn't have public transport access yet.
We originally just went here to go to IKEA but ended up spending more than four hours here and could have spent much more time. The Monoprix is also very well stocked here.
The mall is super clean with great facilities but the only downside is that it doesn't have public transport access yet.
Written 26 August 2022
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Izra Trading
Doha, Qatar2 contributions
Aug 2022
Really very nice service of Tripadvsior
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It also offers photography and photoshoot services. Izra Trading deals in mobile phone accessories as well.
Izra Trading and Services and Hospitality in Aziziya, Qatar offers wide range of typing services including documentation clearance Hukoomi services, WPS, ADLSA, Metrash2, Single Window, MOI, MOCI and other online applications.
It also offers photography and photoshoot services. Izra Trading deals in mobile phone accessories as well.
Written 30 March 2023
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На каком этаже искать магазины «Mark&Spenser” , “Debenhams” ? Большое спасибо за ответ
Written 29 November 2019
Можно ли в этом торговом центре купить купальник ?
Written 29 November 2019
Ebrahiem J
Doha, Qatar
هل توجد جمعية للشراء مستلزمات المنزل من فواكه ومستحضرات الغسيل
Written 27 September 2019
Their website will show you what's in Doha Festival City
dohafestivalcity
There is no Carrefour - they have Monoprix instead, which is not as good in my opinion. If you're specifically looking for Carrefour, there's one at Villaggio Mall.
Written 29 July 2019
Hi
I have a stop over in Doha from 6:00am to 9:30 pm. I’m thinking of going shopping in a nice mall.
I am actually interested in shopping and not just seeing art or bazar. I have done my research and 2 malls that I’m interested in going are Festival City and Mall of Qatar.
I’d like to know, if I go to Festival City Mall or Mall of Qatar, how long will it take to me to go back to the airport considering traffic around 7pm?
And how much roughly taxi or Uber will cost?
Thank you.
Written 4 November 2018
Definitely go for MOQ. Taxis readily available to/from Hamad and less than QR100 each way ... allow for about an hour each way even with heavy traffic. Maybe 90 minutes if it is s Thurs/Frid evening - enjoy
Written 4 November 2018
How far is this shopping mall from the airport? I have a 6 hour stopover in July 2019. What are the trading hours?
Written 2 November 2018
Its around half an hour from the airport and its worth visiting.
Written 5 November 2018
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