Doha, Qatar – In commemoration of Qatar National Day, Doha Festival City, Qatar’s ultimate destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment, invites the community to join in a simple yet meaningful observance. This year, under the theme “Proud to Belong,” the focus is on extending gratitude to the community and embracing the spirit of Qatar’s rich cultural heritage.
Robert Hall, General Manager of Doha Festival City, comments, “This Qatar National Day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our community and visitors. While our celebrations this year are more subdued, our spirit of national pride and community appreciation remains strong. Embracing the ‘Proud to Belong,’ theme, we are honored to share a moment of traditional hospitality with our guests and reflect on the rich tapestry of Qatar’s culture and heritage. We look forward to welcoming everyone to join us in this special gesture of unity and gratitude.”
In honor of Qatar National Day, Doha Festival City is putting a spotlight on local brands, demonstrating a commitment to Qatar’s rich cultural heritage. The dining and café scene includes Karak Mqanis, Shater Abbas, White Sugar, Garden By Belgravia, Go Crispy, Yasmine Palace, Moo Milk Bar, Sable Sweets, Qinwan, Tea Time, and Eden Café. Fashion enthusiasts have a choice of Al Motahajiba, Louzan, Luxury Signature, Nassej, and Demoda for the latest styles. For perfumes, there are exquisite offerings from Al Jazeera Perfumes and Zawaya.
Fun and entertainment are abundant with Snow Dunes, Virtuocity, Angry Birds, and Spark Sense and Play. Electronics, stationery, and floral enthusiasts can explore Digital House, Gift Shed, and Plaza Hollandi. The mall also features prestigious jewelry and watches at Al Jaber Watches, Al Fardan Jewellery, Al Majed Jewellery & Watches, Almuftah Jewellery, Ali Bin Ali Watches & Jewellery, and Fifty One East Jewellery & Watches. For health and beauty services, there’s Cuts & Color Kids Salon, Glambar Beauty Lounge, Green Apple Pharmacy, Infinity Barber Shop, Infinity Beauty Lounge, and Kulud Pharmacy.
Additionally, the exclusive Gift Card available at Doha Festival City, in collaboration with Qatar Islamic Bank and Mastercard, offers an excellent gift choice for various occasions. With special deals from 47 retailers until March 20, 2024, available across a wide range of retail, F&B, and entertainment outlets.
During the festive season, customers can discover an array of offers and significant discounts at Doha Festival City.
Doha Festival City continues to be a cornerstone of the community, providing a place where people can come together in celebration and solidarity, especially on significant days like Qatar National Day.
For further details on Doha Festival City, please contact 4035 4444 or visit https://www.dohafestivalcity.com/home/.
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About Doha Festival City
Doha Festival City is Qatar’s one and only choice for fashion, dining, and entertainment. Bringing several firsts to Doha, this incomparable mall – is one of the largest such 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 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, Kiehl’s, Dior Beauty Boutique, and ACE. It also houses the country’s only IKEA, which has been open since 2013. There are over 100 places to dine and relax including restaurants, cafés, and casual dining outlets, from brands that are unique to Qatar including Jamie’s Italian, and Aimee’s Cafe.
Doha Festival City is also home to the Edge Fitness, a state-of-the-art fitness center, boasting a large area of training space with the latest top of the line equipment from Technogym, separate male, and female parts, as well as circuit training areas.
Doha Festival City has the country’s biggest world-class entertainment offering including a unique mix of indoor and outdoor attractions–from Qatar’s first VOX 4D cinema complex with 18 digital screens Theatre by Rhodes, to green spaces for outdoor exercise and Outdoor Leisure Trail cycling and three unique entertainment parks, including Angry Birds World, Snow Dunes and Virtuocity.
The world’s first Angry Birds WorldTM, introduced and developed by the leading location-based entertainment company Trimoo in partnership with Rovio Entertainment, opened in Doha Festival City in May 2018. The Park is an unparalleled family entertainment destination, inspired by the global gaming sensation and the blockbuster movie.
VIRTUOCiTY™ is the region’s first dedicated gaming hub that merges the virtual world with the real world. Opened in December 2018, this entertainment park is equipped with full motion racing simulators, escape rooms and an astonishing multipurpose eSports arena. The venue offers an immersive digital experience for teens and adults.
Snow Dunes ™ is the first indoor snow park in Qatar, featuring a castle inspired by authentic Qatari architecture. It is based on an old folk tale about a wave of cold coming in the spring and covering the ground with a white mantle. The Park uses state-of-the-art technology to produce snow-white ice at temperatures of -4 degrees Celsius.
As a ‘Smart Mall’, Doha Festival City offers innovative digital options including free Wi-Fi and digital wayfinding to enhance consumer experience, and is easily accessible, offering 8,000 smart parking spaces and VIP valet services.
Doha Festival City’s new parking can accommodate additional 165 cars, providing easy access to the Luxury Area and the Edge Fitness, and a direct exit to Al Shamal Road, helping to avoid congestion during peak hours.
Doha Festival City’s exclusive Fashion TV ‘FFTV’, broadcasted on the mall’s website and YouTube channel, brings Doha’s fashion personalities to showcase the mall’s host of retailers and unique fashion offering.
Festival Magazine, the Mall’s very own online quarterly lifestyle magazine, brings the readers to the front row of the mall’s latest happenings, uncovering the last fashion trends and offering previews of collections and exclusive offers available at the mall. The magazine is the ultimate showcase for top fashion, beauty trends & dining experiences.
Doha Festival City applies stringent safety measures throughout the mall for its staff and visitors. This includes a thorough mall disinfection treatment on a weekly basis, robust cleaning and sanitization operations during mall’s trading hours, 127 hand sanitizing stations installed at all commonly touched areas.
Doha Festival City has won two prestigious awards from Qatar Tourism, ‘Outstanding Service Excellence – Shopping Mall’ and ‘Outstanding Smart Solutions – Innovative Solutions in Sustainability’. These awards are a testament to Doha Festival City’s commitment to excellence in customer service and its innovative approach to sustainability, further establishing it as a leader in the retail and entertainment sectors in Qatar.
Doha Festival City won the 2020 Travelers’ Choice Award by Tripadvisor, based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, placing the Mall in the top 10% of the hospitality sector in the world.
For more information visit http://www.dohafestivalcity.com
