Shop Qatar 2020, the much-awaited event for shoppers, has started in style. The 25-day festival, which began on Tuesday, is offering residents and tourists an exceptional opportunity to explore and enjoy Qatar’s diverse retail offering including everything from luxury malls and high-end boutique venues to themed, entertainment-rich shopping centres, as well as authentic souqs and bazaars.
The world-class shopping event is offering unbeatable shopping promotions and attractive travel and hospitality packages that will attract thousands of shoppers to showrooms across the country. The event will also boost country’s retail sector by increasing sales and generating demand for retailers.
Shop Qatar 2020 has 12 retail partners in Doha and beyond. They include Al Mirqab Mall, AlKhor Mall, City Centre, Doha Festival City, Gulf Mall, Hyatt Plaza, Lagoona Mall, Landmark Mall, Mall of Qatar, Villagio, The Pearl-Qatar and Galeries Lafayette.
Shop Qatar will host week-long Chinese New Year celebrations with events and attractions across the country. Shop Qatar includes a vibrant schedule of luxury fashion and entertainment events, along with travel deals and visa facilitation throughout the festival.
The raffle draws will be held weekly, offering shoppers spending QR200 at any of the participating retailers a chance to win six cars and cash prizes worth over QR2m. The event will also attract tourists from several countries. Qatar Airways Holydays is offering fly & stay packages to visitors from both Oman and Kuwait, which include return flights, two nights (plus breakfast) at 5, 4, and 3 star hotels, as well as a free shopping transfer tour. Chauffeur services will be available on request.
In addition, the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) is offering visitors a more streamlined application process through its new Visa Portal.
Applications will be processed within 24 hours for those identifying Shop Qatar as the reason for their visit. Shop Qatar is part of a wider program to promote Qatar as an international travel destination with diverse offerings and products across retail, entertainment and culture. The festival is part of QNTC’s efforts to stimulate the economy and promote the retail sector by encouraging stakeholder participation in building products for residents and visitors alike. The festival’s 2019 edition had over 3,000 stores participating, sales vouchers worth QR58.4m.
Shop Qatar will be a unforgettable experience for shoppers has it will provide a compelling value proposition to international and local audiences through bespoke fashion, world-class attractions and entertainment.e
