Shop Qatar launched on January 7th for the first time, under the slogan “A Brand New Tradition”. This month-long festival offers a long list of events, discounts, cultural shows and more, announced the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA).
It will also offer cash prizes up to QAR 4 Million.
The country will be filled with various sales in retail stores, with many offering 50 percent off their merchandise. Participating malls include, Ezdan Mall, Hyatt Plaza, AlKhor Mall, Lagoona Mall, Gulf Mall, Landmark, Dar Al Salam Mall, The Gate and The Pearl-Qatar.
It is also worth nothing that Mall of Qatar opened in December 2016 and is one of the festival’s partners.
Rashed Al Qurese, the QTA’s marketing chief stated on the official Shop Qatar website that “Qatar enjoys a diverse retail sector, offering everything from luxury malls and high- end shopping promenades to entertainment-rich shopping centers, as well as authentic souqs and bazaars. Shop Qatar will shed light on this rich offering and celebrate it with Qatar’s residents and visitors.”
The festival will also feature products made by local designers, as well as makeup tutorials, musicals, comedy performance and other entertainment for families. The QTA also partnered with Qatar Airways to bring travel offers to Shop Qatar. Therefore any flights to Qatar, from the GCC, during the festival’s month, will be 25% off.
Ahmad Al Mulla, the Mall of Qatar CEO also stated on the website that “The launch of Shop Qatar marks a new age in retail in Qatar.”