Doha is the Arabic World’s shopping destination. Especially if one is looking for quality products at a reasonable price. Be it gold jewellery, pearls or antiques, Doha has the best of the Middle East for the budget shopper.

For the keen shopper with plenty of time in hand the Doha Market is the place to explore. Here one is offered an amazing range of electronics, handcrafted jewellery and even furniture. The two most important words in the Doha Market shopping expedition is Souq Waqif. Boasting a history of nearly a hundred years this ‘souq’, or market, today features cafes, galleries and restaurants and is one of the most sought after shopping options in Doha.

The Souq Waqif, literally meaning the ‘standing market’, is the place to explore for everything Arabic. Offering spices, souvenirs, jewellery, perfumes, clothing and antiques this market is made up of a myriad of narrow roads well worth exploring. A definite tourist magnet, the Souq Waqif also boasts a range of restaurants whose cuisine portrays different Arabic cultures as well as different cultures from the rest of the world.

The Persian Gulf’s gold has always been associated with excellent quality and allure. And out of the Middle Eastern gold markets Doha’s has always been held in high esteem. Doha’s Gold Souk features an amazing range of intricate designs, hand-crafted gold, and even rare antique gold baubles. This is also the place to explore for old coins, lamps and rare pearls.

The Doha shopping experience is not complete without a trip to one of the sophisticated shopping malls. The Hyatt Plaza is one of the most popular high-end malls in the city and it features clothing items, high-tech electronic goods and designer perfumes. The Hyatt Plaza also features dining options as well as a park for children.

Make the most of the shopping tour in the Middle East by opting for a Doha hotel. Providing a range of accommodation options Doha hotel deals are now available online. To be located close to the best shopping options Doha has to offer, try the Millennium Hotel Doha. Located close to most of the city’s attractions, this hotel also affords easy access to Doha’s shopping destinations.