Visit Qatar has proudly announced the successful conclusion of Shop Qatar 2025, marked by a vibrant closing ceremony held at Doha Festival City. This year’s festival showcased staggering participation, with QR120 million spent throughout, reflecting a remarkable 50% increase from the previous year. During the event, participants had the opportunity to enter for prizes totaling over QR2.5 million across 5,000 retailers, with 592,000 coupons distributed.
The celebration included various entertainment activities, such as a live musical performance by acclaimed artist Aziz Maraka, interactive games, and competitions. Fans also enjoyed meet-and-greet sessions with beloved Spacetoon characters, culminating with the eagerly awaited announcements of the final raffle draw winners.
Among the highlights was a unique competition sponsored by Al Ahli Bank, where ten lucky winners walked away with QR1,000 each. Notably, the grand prize, a Tesla Cybertruck, was awarded to the ticket holder Stephie Julie (voucher number 0105464). Other winners from the final raffle draw included Fadda Dehmeesh (0347704) with QR100,000, Hanan Mansour (0364992) with QR50,000, Amna Nasser al-Suwaidi (0336835) with QR30,000, and several others claiming various cash prizes.
Ahmed Al Bin Ali, Director of Festivals and Events at Visit Qatar stated, "Each year, Shop Qatar continues to grow, offering visitors and residents an even more exciting and rewarding experience. The 2025 edition introduced new activations, bigger prizes, and an expanded entertainment lineup, reinforcing our commitment to positioning Qatar as a leading destination for retail and leisure. Through strategic collaborations with malls, brands, and partners, we strive to scale and impact the festival, ensuring it remains a key highlight on the country’s event calendar, driving engagement and tourism growth."
The retail and mall awards ceremony, also part of the closing festivities, honored various participating shopping malls, brands, and teams for their contributions to this year’s success. The Best Mall award was won by Place Vendome, with Doha Festival City taking home accolades for Highest Participation and Best Branding. LuLu Hypermarket, Al Khor emerged victorious as the Best Retailer. Recognizing the efforts of mall employees, many were nominated and rewarded for their dedication throughout the event.
This year, Shop Qatar 2025 delighted shoppers with a splendid mix of discounts, promotions, and raffle draws. For every QR200 spent at participating malls, shoppers received vouchers to enter weekly prizes, including the chance to win five luxury cars and impressive cash rewards. The festival also featured exciting ways for participants to claim additional prizes, with four winners taking home QR100,000, four others receiving QR50,000, and more cash prizes distributed throughout.
This engaging festival combined family-friendly activities, musical performances, and festive events, creating unforgettable shopping experiences. Shoppers were treated to significant discounts at 19 participating malls, including well-known venues such as Place Vendôme, Doha Festival City, Mall of Qatar, City Center Mall, and Landmark Mall. The exceptional turnout and enthusiastic participation were clear indicators of the festival's success, setting the stage for even greater events to come.