Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Qatar, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Shopping
The shopping scene in Qatar has developed in leaps and bounds in just the past two years.
As the population has expanded, so has the market potential. Many international brands and... read more
Online Shopping
While most things can be bought and sold in Qatar, you may want look at what’s on offer further a field. Qatar-based internet shopping is still in its infancy. One of the first to dip... read more
Refunds & Exchanges
Larger shopping outlets have fairly generous return policies that are similar to reputable shops in your home country. Major chains, like Carrefour or Home Centre, will return your money... read more
Consumer Rights
Until now, your rights as a consumer in Qatar were not protected. In May 2008, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifah Al Thani signed the country’s first consumer protection laws. In a... read more
Shipping
If you want items you have purchased to be shipped back to your home country there are a number of reputable shipping companies that can assist you. This is not common practice however,... read more
How To Pay
Shops inside the malls in Qatar accept cash, debit cards and credit cards. Cheques are not accepted, even if they are from a local bank. Smaller retailers, including souqs, usually only... read more
Bargaining
Bargaining may seem strange to you at first, but it is an accepted way of doing business in this region. Most shop owners in the souqs expect you to bargain with them, so the first price... read more
