Doha, Qatar – February 2025 – Visit Qatar announced the successful conclusion of Shop Qatar 2025, the country’s largest and most anticipated shopping festival, which ran from January 1 to February 1, 2025, under the theme “Your Shopping Playground.”

 The month-long festival brought together 20 malls and shopping destinations across the country, including Place Vendôme and Doha Festival City, each offering unbeatable discounts, family-friendly entertainment, exciting competitions, and incredible raffle prizes.

 Building on the success of previous editions, Shop Qatar 2025 featured exclusive offers from luxury, high-street, and local retailers. Shoppers who spent QR200 or more entered the weekly raffle draws, where winners took home four luxury Exeed cars, cash rewards from QR10,000 to QR100,000, and the grand prize: a Tesla Cybertruck.

 Adding to the excitement, Spacetoon brought its world of wonder to the festival. Beloved characters, live shows, and interactive activity zones delighted families and children, making Shop Qatar 2025 a true celebration for all ages.

 Engineer Ahmed Albinali, Director of Festivals & Events, Visit Qatar, said: “Shop Qatar continues to be one of Qatar’s flagship events, attracting residents and visitors alike to enjoy a month of shopping and entertainment. The ninth edition brought together retail, culture, and family-friendly activities, reflecting Qatar’s position as a hub for world-class experiences. This success was made possible through the continued support of our partners. We were proud to welcome everyone to this festival, which set new benchmarks in entertainment and shopping experiences.”

 The opening ceremony at Place Vendôme on January 1, 2025, featured a live performance by renowned Lebanese singer Abeer Nehme alongside colorful parades and exclusive appearances by influencers.

 The closing ceremony at Doha Festival City on February 1, 2025, brought the festival to a spectacular finale. The evening featured a live performance by acclaimed Jordanian singer and composer Aziz Maraka, special surprise acts, and the final raffle draw, where the Tesla Cybertruck winner was announced. The celebration also included the Mall & Retail Awards, recognizing excellence in branding, customer experience, and team efforts.

 Throughout the month, families enjoyed a diverse entertainment lineup across Qatar, including global favorites such as Barbie Dreamhouse, Mr Bean, Shaun the Sheep, Masha and the Bear, Beybattle Burst, Miraculous, Hot Wheels, Little Angel, Strawberry Shortcake, Scrabble, and Pictionary. Spacetoon further enriched the program with mascot meet-and-greets, roaming parades, and interactive games at participating venues.

 With its mix of shopping, entertainment, prizes, and cultural showcases, Shop Qatar 2025 successfully reinforced Qatar’s status as a leading destination for lifestyle, retail, and family experiences.