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A one stop spot for entertainment, dining & fashion in Doha, DFC has something for the entire family.
The Doha Festival City brings you the largest avenue of fashion, dining and entertainment. With over 400 handpicked national and international brands along with a few much-awaited debutant names like Harvey Nichols, Dior Beauty Boutique, ACE to name a few, this mall makes a compelling shopping preference. It not only is home to IKEA in Qatar but also to some of the most loved restaurants like Nando’s, Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang’s, and more.
The Doha Festival City can be reached by car or metro, where the closest stop is Lusail-QNB on the Red Line.
Doha Festival City is a popular dining destination with restaurants catering to all tastes and budgets. From family and wallet-friendly options such as Nando’s, Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang’s to Jamie’s Italian, La Duree and Le Petit Train Bleu, DFC has everyone covered. Prefer a meal on the go? Popular fast-food chains let shoppers grab a bite before wandering the mall and enjoying its many attractions.
Far more than a mall, the sprawling Doha Festival City houses a VOX Cinema, Virtuocity e-gaming, and two theme parks –Angry Birds World, and SnowDunes. The world’s first Angry Birds World features characters from the popular game, with a giant catapult outside the venue heralding its presence. SnowDunes is an indoor snow themed park, which brings the magic of a white winter to the desert. The region's first-ever gaming hub, Virtuocity offers fun in real life, with full-motion racing simulators, escape rooms, a multipurpose sports arena, and more.
Located just outside the centre of Doha, DFC is a destination unto itself, with everything from casual to luxury shopping, restaurants and food courts, and compact entertainment options. Excellent amenities and efficient services help make the mall a popular spot for families and singles alike. Spread over 650,000 sq km, the mall is a popular spot for those looking to get their steps in during summer. Exercise enthusiasts can enjoy a 4.5 km Outdoor Leisure Trail surrounding the mall, which caters to runners and cyclists, and boasts 13 different trail features that simulate real world challenges and are suitable for all cycling levels.
Doha Festival City has dining options fit for a king, with an array of family-friendly eateries.
Mall hours are:
Saturday to Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 01:00pm – 11:00 PM
For visitors who prefer a less crowded shopping experience, the mall is quietest between 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
This Venetian inspired mall has something for everyone – from fashionistas to children, to foodies.
A retail and entertainment destination, this is also the country’s largest mall.
Traders and merchants have long congregated in traditional markets, exchanging products, services, and information.
