🎁 Souvenir Shopping in Doha (2026) – Best places, what to buy & price tips

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• 🏮 Souq Waqif
• 🏬 Malls & modern stores
• ✈️ Hamad International Airport
• 🎀 Most popular souvenirs
• 💡 Shopping tips
• ❓ FAQ

Souq Waqif is Doha’s premier destination for authentic souvenirs. Wander through its maze of alleys to discover stalls selling spices, Arabic perfumes, traditional clothing, and handmade crafts. Haggling is common, so don’t hesitate to negotiate for the best price.

Highlights include gold and silver jewelry, Qatari pottery, and decorative items perfect for gifts. Visiting early in the morning helps you avoid crowds and get first picks of the best items.

Planning note: Souq Waqif works best after sunset (cooler weather + better atmosphere). Keep it aligned with the main plan: Qatar itinerary (7 days).

Doha is home to modern shopping centers such as Doha Festival City and Mall of Qatar. Here you’ll find high-end gift shops offering premium chocolates, international perfumes, and contemporary decorative items. These locations are perfect for visitors looking for quality souvenirs in air-conditioned comfort.

Many stores offer curated gift sets, ready-made hampers, and beautifully packaged dates and sweets. If you’re short on time, malls make it easy to buy multiple souvenirs in one stop.

Before leaving Doha, Hamad International Airport offers a wide array of duty-free shops. Here, travelers can purchase perfumes, luxury watches, premium dates, and traditional Qatari crafts. It’s an ideal place for last-minute gifts.

Don’t forget to check for exclusive airport promotions and gift sets, which can sometimes offer better deals than the city’s shops.

• Premium dates including chocolate-covered varieties.
• Arabic perfumes and incense (oud/bukhoor).
• Handmade Qatari crafts and decorative items.
• Traditional attire such as abaya and ghutra.
• Luxury gold and silver jewelry with unique Qatari designs.

Most souvenirs in Doha are reasonably priced, but rare handcrafted jewelry or exclusive perfumes may come at a premium.

• Always haggle at Souq Waqif for better deals.
• Buy dates and spices from specialty stores for higher quality.
• Ask for gift wrapping for fragile items if flying.
• Check for seasonal bundles in malls for better value.
• Prefer authentic crafts from local artisans when possible.