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Posted On: 6 December 2023 03:00 pm
Updated On: 9 December 2023 04:09 pm

Your guide to Al Sailiya Central Market

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The Al Sailiya Central Market is a bustling hub for shopping at great prices. The main market is divided into three sections:

  • Traditional Market
  • Retail Market
  • Wholesale Market

There's much to explore at Al Sailiya Central Market, and the ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team has put together a guide for your next visit.

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Traditional Market

Traditional Market
Prepare to explore and haggle!

A large section of the main market is the Traditional Market, where you'll find shops offering a variety of items as listed below. Have fun exploring and haggling for the best price!

Plant and gardening
So many plants and herbs to choose from!

Plant and gardening enthusiasts are in for a treat as a lot of shops offer potted plants, herbs, and gardening tools and supplies.

The vendors are very attentive, and will even offer you leaves from their potted herbs to smell how fresh they are!

Dates Al Sailiya Market
Which kind of date is your favourite?

Craving dates? The Traditional Market also has stalls offering different types of dates like sukkari, al suffawi, khudri, and more!

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Spices and nuts at Al Sailiya Market
Want to buy spices?

Are you on the hunt for nuts and spices? The shops here have vast selections where you can purchase by the gram or by the pack.

Handmade crafts at Al Sailiya Market
There are so many unique finds at Al Sailiya Market!

Awesome finds like handmade crafts such as pottery, ceramics, straw hats, and bags, and so much more are available in several shops at Al Sailiya Market! You'll definitely find something unique and interesting to take home.

  • Please note:
    • Vendor timings vary. We recommend you visit early in the morning for the best selections.
    • Most transactions are cash-only.
  • Timings: Saturday - Thursday: 5 am - 8 pm, Fridays: 8 am - 8 pm

Retail Market

Al Sailiya Retail Market
Just look at the selection of fresh fruits and vegetables!

Stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables by the kilo at the Retail Market section! There is a huge selection of different local and international farms to choose from.

Some vendors even offer free taste on fruits to help you decide on your purchase, too!

  • Please note:
    • Vendor timings vary. We recommend you visit early in the morning for the best selections.
    • Most transactions are cash-only.
  • Timings: Saturday - Thursday: 5 am - 8 pm, Fridays: 8 am - 8 pm

Wholesale Market

Al Sailiya Wholesale Market
Buy fruits and vegetables by the crate!

If you're looking to buy fresh produce in bulk, head over to the Wholesale Market section, where vendors offer fruits and vegetables in crates, boxes, or sacks.

  • Please note:
    • Vendor timings vary. We recommend you visit early in the morning for the best selections.
    • Most transactions are cash-only.
  • Timings: Saturday - Thursday: 5 am - 8 pm, Fridays: 8 am - 8 pm

Al Meera Wholesale

Al Meera wholesale market
For bulk grocery shopping, head over to Al Meera Wholesale.

Al Meera Wholesale offers grocery items ranging from food and drinks to hygiene, and cleaning products, and more purchasable in bulk at discounted prices.

  • Timings: Daily from 7 am - 10 pm, closed during Friday prayers

Retail shops and services at Al Meera Wholesale Market

Al Meera Wholesale retail & services
Al Meera Wholesale also caters to your essentials and errands.
  • Laundry Mart
  • Al Zubair Trading Fruits & Vegetables
  • Azrah Spices
  • AT Fruits & Vegetables Trading
  • Al Omar Trading CT. & Service
  • Gulf Exchange
  • Josha Fresh Chicken
  • Holo Butcher
  • Grow Garden

Mini fish market

Mini fish market at Al Sailiya Central Market
Purchase your fresh fish and seafood here!

There is also a small fish market located inside the Al Meera Wholesale Market building, where there are four shops offering fresh fish and seafood.

  • Timings: Daily from 5:30 am - 8:30 pm, closed during Friday prayers

Widam meat market

Widam meat market
Shop for fresh meat cuts here!

Located on a building behind the Al Meera Wholesale, you'll find the Widam meat market. It is quite hidden, but look for a Widam sign right by the door to find it! Here you'll find fresh cuts of meats and pre-packaged ones, too.

  • Timings: Daily from 8 am - 10 pm, closed during Friday prayers.

Hypermarkets at Al Sailiya Central Market

Hypermarkets at Al Sailiya
If you need to go on a quick grocery run, there are a few options.

Conveniently, there are also a few hypermarkets located in Al Sailiya Central Market for those looking to do a quick grocery run:

  • Romana Hypermarket
  • Sharawa Hypermarket
  • Rawabi Food International

Eateries at Al Sailiya Central Market

Eateries at Al Sailiya Central Market
Fuel up at these eateries in Al Sailiya Central Market
  • Noor Qatar Cafeteria
  • Desi Cafeteria
  • Bayt Al Doha Coffee Shop
  • Doha Al Khairat Restaurant
  • Bu Hamad Cafeteria

Al Sailiya Central Market Masjid

Al Sailiya Central Market Masjid
Al Sailiya Central Market Masjid

There is also a masjid located right at the Al Sailiya Central Market for worshipers to gather and perform prayers.

Details

Al Sailiya Central Market
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  • Location: Street 1225, Al Sailiya
  • Entry: Free
  • Timings:
    • Traditional, Retail & Wholesale: Saturday - Thursday from 5 am - 8 pm, Fridays 8 am - 8 pm
    • Al Meera Wholesale: Daily from 7 am - 10 pm, closed during Friday prayers
    • Mini fish market: Daily from 5:30 am - 8:30 pm, closed during Friday prayers
    • Widam meat market: Daily from 8 am - 10 pm, closed during Friday prayers
    • Vendor timings vary. We recommend you visit early in the morning for the best selections.
  • Parking: Available
  • Note: Most transactions are cash-only.

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