You may never guess it from the name, but Doha Festival City is a mall in Qatar. It’s not just any mall but one filled with fun and laughter. Have you heard a song mash-up? How different fun melodies absorb into one another and create symphonies. This place is a mashup too. It has a shopping mall, a theme park, a food court, and a futuristic playground.
At this mall, you won’t mind mindless window shopping. The experience here will rewire your brain in new ways. This mall makes your adrenaline rush with its “funtainment”. It’s not an ordinary mall. It’s a lifestyle maze, ready to be explored. So stand up, take out your wallet, wear the shoes and woa! Fun time!
Location and Access
This mall is 15 minutes north of central Doha, near Al Shamal Road. You can easily reach there by taxis or Uber. If you are in your vehicle, the parking is free. There are over 8k parking spaces. Also, there is an app that allows you to navigate within the mall and find store locations, etc.
Doha Festival City Attractions
This place is in Umm Salal, Qatar and is famous for its joyous offerings. Here you can’t get bored, hungry or free. The activities will keep you busy like crazy. The food is to make you energetic again, and then again, you are going to be lost in fun times. Let’s see what this mall offers that you can’t resist.
The Angry Birds World
Angry Birds fan? Of course you are! Who isn’t? This Angry Birds theme park is pure satisfaction for its fans. There are more than 20 themed and adrenaline-rushing rides. These are rollercoasters, slingshots, trampolines, and even climbing walls. Woa!
Your nostalgic gaming obsession finds its next level here. It’s like you are an angry bird, living in an Angry Birds world. Channel your inner self and bring out your favourite hidden angry bird within you. Yehawww…time to go crazy. At night, the fluorescent lights and fast tracks look amazing. This place is where your fantasy comes alive.
The Snow Dunes Park
Well, the ice age is back. At least in Snow Dunes Park. It is the first Arabian-themed snow park. This place has an unreal climate. The temperature below 0 degrees takes you directly to winter fun even in the hot season. Snow slides and tube rides, and snowball fights, this frosty wonderland is not your average mall attraction.
Sled down the dunes. Build a snowman. Get hit in the face with a snowball by your best friend. It’s the coolest way (literally) to escape the heat. Walk in from 40°C outside, and within minutes, you will be sipping hot chocolate with mittens on. The timings vary throughout the week, so check their website before visiting.
Virtuocity
It’s a gaming zone for gaming lovers. If Tony Stark built a gaming hub in Qatar, it’d be Virtuocity. This is the Middle East’s first dedicated digital gaming zone.
There are activities like Gaming, Racing, Esports, and Futuristic Glory. The e-sports tournaments, racing simulators, VR zones, and high-spec gaming rigs awaken the inner gaming demon within you. If you have friends or you want to come solo, your choice. One thing is for sure. You won’t regret it.
There are escape rooms, gaming arenas and virtual reality games. You get a full-on sensory experience here. Young or Teens, this place is a home base for gamers and tech lovers. On weekends and from Mondays to Wednesdays, the timing is from 12 pm to 10 pm. On Thursday and Friday, it is open till midnight.
Caboodle
It’s a fun playzone for kids and toddlers. The whole family can enjoy this place. Here you can have fun and enjoy creative activities. Building blocks or in for some fun playtime, caboodle is for those little creative explorers.
Sneakerheads, Welcome to Paradise
Well, this place has high-end fashion brands too. Sneaker shops here are for sneaker lovers. Foot Locker, Nike, Adidas Originals, and Limited Edt regularly drop exclusive and limited-edition collabs. On launch days, you will see queues of collectors. Your vibe is streetwear, designer, or athleisure. There’s something waiting to upgrade your wardrobe.
Global Street Food
This mall has an eating joyride. There are 5-star restaurants and a food court that serve fast food and snacks.
Top picks include:
- PF Chang’s for Asian-American fusion
- Asha’s for upscale Indian cuisine
- Nando’s, because flame-grilled peri-peri is never a bad idea
- Jollibee, for those craving Filipino comfort food
- Sukar Pasha and Wagamama, for a blend of cozy and exotic
Hungry yet?
Family Friendly Mall
Usually, malls are not the place where kids feel very excited to go. They get irritated sooner and want to leave. However, in DHCF, kids love being here. It’s a place for the whole family.
- KidzMondo teaches kids real-world jobs (doctor, pilot, firefighter) through playful roleplay
- Caboodle is a colorful wonderland for toddlers
- Build-a-Bear, LEGO, and Toy World deliver hours of creative joy
Parents? You’ll finally enjoy a mall trip without a single “Are we done yet?”
Mall or Qatar’s Innovation Hub?
This mall is one of the most sustainable retail complexes in the region. It is built with energy-efficient architecture. The use of natural light and green building tech is amazing. It’s certified by GSAS (Global Sustainability Assessment System). The parking lot has sensors to guide you to free spots.
Signature Services
Ah! This place doesn’t cease to amaze you. There are signature services for visitors.
- There is an executive grooming place for men.
- Baby sitting and hamaly services are available
- There is a money exchange and free wifi access too.
- Exclusive fashion and clothing brands are available.
- There are seasonal events & surprises around every corner.
- The events include cosplay parades, exclusive brand events and live concerts. The Instagrammable art installations are lit.
The place reinvents itself weekly. That is why it feels fresh, relevant, and exciting every single time.
Mall Or a Mini-City?
Doha Festival City Mall isn’t a place you stop by. It’s a destination you plan for. There are fun rides, kids’ areas, tech heavens, and a temptation for shopaholics. Next time someone asks about the best place to go to Doha, it’s DHFC!
