The City Center Doha is one of Qatar's oldest malls and is located in Doha's busy economic district nestled in the heart of West Bay and near the Corniche. It's also connected to three international hotels: JW Marriott, Marriot Marquis Hotel and City Center Rotana Hotel Doha. For many years, it's welcomed local and international visitors who've come here to shop, eat and just enjoy the mall that's made up of five floors.
The mall has many famous local, regional and international retail brands and food outlets. There is a huge cinema, an amusement arena, and the huge skating rink that adorned the centre of the basement and could be seen from all floors has now been converted into a mini-golf course.
City Center Doha is undergoing a major revamp at the moment, with lots of new brands coming up. Let's tell you about some of the best things to check out here!
Disclaimer: Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions, dine-in in restaurants and cafes is suspended, and under 16s are not allowed in the malls.
Innomind is a unique store that's located on the ground floor of City Center Doha. You'll find a variety of items like magnets, lights, water sprays, lighters, wallets, mugs, jewellery and a host of other gift items that you may not find elsewhere in Doha. Innomind also has a section where you can customise your t-shirts, caps and other items.
Go-ssip is one of Doha's favourite bubble tea shops. It's located on the ground floor and the third floor of City Centre Doha. Aside from their Tapioca Pearls, they have a variety of toppings to choose from like Golden Konjac and Cream Cheese Foam. Currently, they have five drink collections: Signature, Classic Milk Tea, The Finest, Flavoured Tea, and Fizzy Drink, and whichever one you try, we know you'll be back for more.
If you have a pet, then you just have to check out Pets and More located on the City Center Doha's ground floor. You'll find everything you need here, from toys to food, pet outfits to aquariums, and that, too, at superior quality and reasonable prices.
Defacto is a newer brand in Doha that's found its home on the second floor of City Center Doha. This Turkish ready-to-wear fashion retailer, which has over 500 outlets in 30 countries, offers contemporary clothing, shoes and accessories, for men, women and kids, and the prices are great too. (DeFacto)
Flo is a footwear brand located next to DeFacto on the second floor of City Center Doha. It's one of Qatar's biggest shoe stores and carries a wide variety of different styles and brands so everyone is a happy customer. No matter what kind of shoe you're on the lookout for, you'll probably find it at Flo.
Located on the first floor of City Center Doha, English Home stands out, and you simply can't miss it. At this homely store, you'll find aesthetically designed household items, accessories and furniture that will help bring out the warmth of your home or your workplace. There are plenty of comfortable pieces that you'll fall in love with.
Space Toys in the City Center Doha is a toy hub and kids just absolutely love it. Located on the fourth floor of City Center Doha, it has a huge range of branded toys and games for different ages, outdoor play stuff, costumes, kids cosmetics and sweets, too. (Space Toys)
Espresso Lab is one of the newer cafe's at the City Center Doha and it's located on the second floor. It's a cosy and homely cafe where you can get one of their delicious beverages and a bite to eat.
Disclaimer: Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions, dine-in in restaurants and cafes is suspended.
The Ebn Sina Pharmacy recently reopened its store in the City Center Doha after a complete make-over, and has introduced a state-of-the-art Robot (“RIEDL PHASYS” – Pharmacy Automation System). This Robot can accommodate over 12,000 medicine packets accurately, and can also dispense medications based on patients prescriptions. This is very helpful, especially when the pharmacy is very busy. (Zawya)
Shanghai Garden Restaurant is located on City Center Doha's first floor and is a great place if you're looking for authentic Chinese food in an authentic Chinese ambience. It's one of Qatar's biggest Chinese restaurants and is a hot favourite of people who visit this mall.
Disclaimer: Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions, dine-in in restaurants and cafes is suspended.
Mr. Quality is a service store located on the ground floor of City Center Doha. At Mr. Quality, you can have duplicate keys made, locks fixed buy watch accessories, get your shoes, leather bags, belts, and jackets repaired.
If you're looking for a photo studio for your passport-size photographs or just want to get some photographs printed, then Carrefour Qatar, located on the first floor of City Center Doha, has a digital photo express studio that will cater to your digital photo needs. Many of the embassies are in the Diplomatic Area of West Bay which is very near to City Center Doha, so it's a very convenient hotspot for passport size photographs and more.
There is now a new mini-golf course in place of the ice skating rink that had been part of City Center Doha for many years. So you and your loved ones can enjoy some activity. This mini-golf course is built around the pirate ship theme and is a must-try activity when you visit the mall.
Disclaimer: Currently, due to COVID-19 restrictions in place, the mini-golf course is shut for visitors.
Located on the top floor of City Center Doha, Ansar Gallery is a huge store where you can get great bargains on all sorts of products. You name it they have it! Furniture, decoration items, clothes, shoes, sports goods, accessories, electronics, household items and cookware, and many more products.
Dollar Plus Qatar is Qatar's dedicated one-stop value store for all household and family shopping where you get quality merchandise for less! It's on Doha City Center's ground floor and offers literally thousands of items in over 16 major merchandise categories and 50,000+ product at bargain prices which include travel products, healthcare, stationery, pet products, household items; makeup, gift items, souvenirs, costumes, party planning items, and more.
Sources: City Center Mall; DeFacto; Space Toys; Zawya
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