If you’re enjoying a vacation in Qatar’s capital, enjoying a world-class shopping experience has to be on your itinerary. Even if you aren’t looking to shop till you drop, the city’s malls and shopping centres are great places to explore just for their sheer scale and design. Here are some of the must-visit shopping destinations in Doha for a memorable shopping experience.

Al Hazm Mall

This is one of the most scenic malls in the city featuring architectural traits that resemble the 19th-century Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan. In keeping with its opulent and cultural theme, the mall features designer-brand clothing and also a cultural centre and library.

Alex Sergeev (www.asergeev.com), Al Hazm Mall in Al Markhiya, CC BY-SA 3.0

Galeries Lafayette

Located around 15 minutes from many 2 bedroom fully furnished apartments in Doha, this unique store brings a flavour of Parisian sophistication to Doha and features a blend of international regional clothing brands worthy of a fashion runway. Galeries Lafayette also stands out with the sensory journey it gives shoppers from changing scents on different floors to various eye-catching visual displays.

Doha Festival City

This is one of the largest malls in Doha with over 500 stores. You can shop for clothing at Calvin Klein, Levi’s and Bershka or get the latest in furniture and household items from Ikea, Home Centre and Pan Emirates. It also features department stores like Debenhams and Harvey Nichols.

City Centre Mall

Located in West Bay and just a short drive from Al Najada Doha Hotel Apartments by Oaks, this mall is one of the most popular shopping destinations in the city. It features over 250 stores that feature brands like Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger and Mango, along with a cinema where you can catch the latest blockbusters.