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Mall of Qatar is one of the country's biggest shopping centres, in Rawdat Al Jahhaniya on Doha's western edge beside Ahmad bin Ali Stadium and Al Riffa metro station. Entry is free. It opens 10:00 to 22:00 for most of the week, until midnight on Thursdays and Fridays (from 13:00 on Friday). Shops pause for Friday prayers. Families typically spend two to four hours.

Mall of Qatar is one of Qatar's largest shopping malls, in Rawdat Al Jahhaniya, Al Rayyan, on the western edge of greater Doha, beside Ahmad bin Ali Stadium and linked to Al Riffa station on the Doha Metro Green Line. Entry is free, and it suits families, football fans on match days and travellers heading west towards Al-Shahaniya and the Dukhan Highway.

Soft opening in 2016, grand opening in 2017

The opening date moved more than once. A soft opening took place on 10 December 2016, close to Qatar's National Day, with around 220 stores trading and about 100,000 people visiting in the first days. The official grand opening followed on 8 April 2017 under the patronage of the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and the mall reported more than 150,000 visitors that day. Reports at the time described it as a USD 1.5 billion development with space for about 520 stores.

Shops, food and the Oasis

Shops cover fashion, sportswear, electronics, homeware and beauty, alongside a Carrefour hypermarket, a food court, restaurants and cafés across several levels. The central atrium, the Oasis, hosts stage shows, live performances and seasonal events. A cinema and family entertainment areas add rides and games, paid separately. Tenants change, so check the directory for a particular brand.

Ahmad bin Ali Stadium next door

The stadium beside the mall hosted matches at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and is the home ground of Al Rayyan Sports Club. On match days the area fills up and the mall becomes a meeting point before and after games, so expect crowds and busy car parks.

UCC Holding, the RLI award and the Al Riffa metro link

The mall was built by UCC Holding, part of Power International Holding, and won an RLI International Retail and Leisure Destination award in 2017. Its cineplex was planned with an IMAX screen. Al Riffa station on the Green Line opened in 2019 with a bridge straight into the mall, which makes the metro the simplest way to arrive on match days.

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Key information
🛍️Type: One of Qatar's largest malls
📍Location: Rawdat Al Jahhaniya, Al Rayyan, west of Doha
📅Opened: Soft opening December 2016; grand opening April 2017
🏬Stores: Space for about 520 stores
🏟️Next to: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium (FIFA World Cup 2022 venue)
🕕Time Zone: Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3)

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Ahmad bin Ali Stadium next to the mall
Al Riffa metro station (Green Line) next to the mall
Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum 8 km
Education City 8 km
Al Wajbah Fort 10 km
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✦ Plan your visit to Mall of Qatar Dates, opening hours and how to get there are below. Booking ahead secures your preferred day.
Highlights Include:
Shopping
  • Fashion, sportswear and electronics
  • Home and beauty brands
  • Carrefour hypermarket
Dining
  • Restaurants across the levels
  • Food court
Entertainment
  • Central Oasis atrium with live shows and events
  • Cinema and family entertainment
What They Offer
Metro Al Riffa station on the Green Line
Dining Restaurants and food court
Parking Large car parks
Visit duration 2–4 hours
Timed entry required No

Accessibility

Step-free malls with lifts, accessible restrooms and parking.

Age limits

None.

What to pack

Payment card, shopping bag, light layer for air-conditioning

What to wear

Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees (Qatar mall dress code)

Not allowed

Immodest clothing under the mall dress code, smoking indoors, pets

Amenities

Food court, restaurants, cinema, restrooms, prayer rooms, ATMs, parking.

Tips for visiting Mall of Qatar

  • Check the stadium fixture list; match days bring heavy traffic.
  • Use the official mall directory to find specific brands before you go.
  • Visit on weekday mornings for quieter shopping.
  • Check Ramadan and public holiday hours on the mall website.
  • Plan a meal at the mall if you are heading west toward the desert.

Admission tickets

Entry is free.

Mall of Qatar: Free Entry

No entry fee; entertainment is paid separately.

  • Free entry to the mall
Admission

Free entry: no ticket or booking is needed.

Opening hours

Open now · 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

All opening hours

Visitor policy

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Cancellation and prepayment
No booking needed.
Children and admission
Children welcome; play areas and entertainment are paid separately.
Groups
No booking needed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed inside (assistance animals excepted).
Photography
Personal photos are fine; commercial filming needs mall permission.
Bags
No restrictions.
Smoking
Not permitted indoors.
Accepted payment
Free entry; shops accept cards.
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Timing & weather

Mall of Qatar had a soft opening on 10 December 2016 and an official grand opening on 8 April 2017. Around 220 stores were trading on the first day, with space for about 520 in total.

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