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During summer, people in Qatar tend to stay indoors in the comfort of their houses or visit the malls in Qatar. Most of the events happening in the country are indoors and the malls are crowded on weekends. If you are new to Qatar or visiting during summer here are some cool destinations to visit during summer in Qatar:
AlHazm
AlHazm is Qatar’s most luxurious and extravagant destination, with the magic of outdoor air conditioning in its corridors. AlHazm is a destination presenting a mix of exclusive retail stores (mainly local brands), extravagant restaurants and cafes, and a series of events.
As first-time visitors, you can wander through the central gardens and stroll among the outdoor pavilions and shaded kiosks while enjoying a gentle breeze. The temperature in AlHazm remains 20°C or less due to the outdoor cooling system and a heat-absorbing marble floor, making it the perfect and ideal venue to visit at any time of the year.
The guests can also enjoy the scenery of the beautiful water fountains and a flower garden encircled by ancient majestic olive trees.
Timings: Saturday to Wednesday: 9 AM – 12 AM
Thursday & Friday: 9 AM – 1 AM
Location: Al Markhiya Street
Instagram: @alhazmqa
Place Vendôme Mall
Place Vendôme Mall in Qatar is a Parisian-inspired mall made like the famous high-end shopping street in Paris, Rue de la Paix, of which Place Vendôme is the starting point. The architecture radiates luxury and extravagance while conveying a touch of cultural and artistic feel, setting the tone for the entire shopping experience.
Place Vendôme features a canal running through it directly from the sea, making for a gorgeous open plaza experience with cafés and restaurants overlooking the water. The canal floor of Place Vendôme Mall is air-conditioned. The beautiful and vast fountain area features a variety of restaurants with outdoor seating in the cool environment and a daily dancing fountain every hour.
Place Vendome Dancing Fountain timings: Sunday to Wednesday 5 PM – 11 PM Thursday to Saturday: 3 PM – 11 PM
Mall Timings: Sunday to Wednesday 9 AM – 12 AM
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9 AM – 1 AM
Location: Wadi Al Gaeya, Lusail
Instagram: @placevendomeqatar
West Walk
West Walk is another summer destination in Qatar that is crowded on most weekends and evenings. It is one of the outdoor air-conditioned destinations of Qatar. It is a dining hub in Qatar where you will find local, international, and regional cafes, dessert spots, and restaurants.
As you walk through West Walk, the gentle cool breeze will make you forget about the real temperature. At night, the beauty of west walk is enhanced by the ceiling LED 3D display.
Timings: Most of the restaurants and cafes are open until 11 PM and Monoprix is open for 24 hours.
Location: Al Sidr Street, Al Waab
Instagram: @westwalk.qa
21 High Street Katara
It is the first destination in Qatar to have outdoor air conditioning. The 21 High Street in Katara is the ultimate luxury shopping and dining destination. With a series of features, some of which are the first of their kind in Qatar or worldwide, 21 High Street offers a unique experience with a regulated, cool, comfortable outdoor environment to enjoy throughout the year.
In the street, you will find cafes and restaurants having outdoor seating, and many people enjoying a walk.
Timings: Saturday to Wednesday: 10 AM – 10 PM
Thursday: 10 AM – 12 AM
Friday: 1:30 PM – 12 AM
Location: Katara Cultural Village
Instagram: @21highst_katara
Mall of Qatar
Mall of Qatar is the ultimate shopping, dining, and entertainment destination in Qatar. It is also the only mall connected to a metro station via a tunnel (Al Riffa Metro station, Green Line).
The mall boasts over 480 retail stores of local, regional, and international brands. The mall also has a luxury wing where you will find all the high-end brands and cafes to enjoy the finest coffees.
The highlight of the mall is the Oasis area. This dynamic space is landscaped with tree-like support structures. Walkways are attractively curved, and the restaurants surround the oasis from where guests can have a view of the revolving stage on which entertainment shows are held all year round.
The mall has over 60 dining outlets and 6 entertainment destinations for kids and adults.
Timings: Sunday to Wednesday 10 AM – 10 PM
Thursday & Friday 10 AM – 12 AM
Saturday 10 AM – 11 PM
Location: Rawdat Al Jahanniya, Qatar
Instagram: @mallofqatar
