Souq Al Baladi offers a souq-like shopping experience in a modern setting. Externally, the building looks like any other hypermarket; however, once you are in, you're in a bustling bazaar.
Household supplies, wholesale food, pilgrimage items & lots more to be found! Souq Al Baladi is also one of the preferred shopping spots during Ramadan.
The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team brings you a list of finds that can be picked out at Souq Al Baladi.
Upon entering Souq Al Baladi, the bazaar or souq-like setting is hard to miss! Larger-than-life bukhoor pots for pillars, wooden accents to the ceilings and many more little accents make this spot rather traditional.
Within the hypermarket, you can find all essentials to meet your grocery needs with a dedicated fish market, bakery & all other items.
If you are looking to purchase food items in bulk, Souq Al Baladi offers a range of products in wholesale sizes and even at discounted prices.
Dry rations, snacks & many other items can be found stacked for bulk purchases.
For a quick pick of freshly made Arabic and Indian sweets, you can pass by the hut-like section within the market that has a colourful display of sweet eats.
Move over to the upper floor at Souq Al Baladi, and you will be mesmerized by the world of hot pots, tea sets, dinner sets & so much more.
They have an extra special collection during Ramadan.
Trust that Souq Al Baladi will never let you down if you are on the hunt for disposable cutlery, crockery or even packaging.
Quilts, cushions, towels, baking equipment, and other much-needed household items are easy to find at Souq Al Baladi.
You can also get your hands on electrical appliances that you may require. Washing machines, blenders, fridges & so much more you can spot.
Planning to go for Umrah or Hajj soon?
You can find the 'Ihram' (the white pieces of cloth worn by men for pilgrimage) and other items used for prayer, such as Qur'an holders, prayer mats, counters & others.
Closely located next to the cash counters, you can spot a vendor with a vast range of fresh and organic honey that you can try, taste & buy.
For those incense lovers, be spoilt for choice with a large collection of bukhoor fragrances or even ouds that can be found at the dedicated bukhoor vendor.
Head over to the section that is named the Turkish Bazaar, and you will lose yourself in a vast display of ground coffee and other unique dry herbs and spices. This is an ideal spot to find things like dry rose petals or special Turkish coffee.
For a quick bite, there is a restaurant and cafe situated on the exterior of the building where you can savour some Arabic meals.
Souq Al Baladi also has a solution to your carpet needs with a store located just outside with a range of lush carpets stacked across the store.
Get your money transactions and shopping done as Souq Al Baladi has an Alfardan Exchange branch located just outside.
Are you a pet owner?
Souq Al Baladi has a compact yet well-stocked pet store with numerous items to help you with pet essentials.
Towards Entrance 1 of Souq Al Baladi, you can spot a florist and nursery for your floral needs. The florist has ready-made bouquets for a quick pick or can even be custom-made.
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