Villaggio Mall

Doha, the capital city of Qatar, is home to the globally recognized shopping experience called Villaggio Mall, or as it is now simply and affectionately known, Villaggio. Villaggio Mall is a shopping mall located in the Aspire Zone in the west end of Doha and is home to an average of 50,000 visitors daily, and a footfall of over 1.5 million people every month of the year. This record is unrivaled anywhere in the region and is testimony to the quality of the Villaggio experience. Housed on a total plot size of 360,000 sqm that hosts a dedicated mall area of 183,000 sqm, and, provides 90,000 sqm of world-class shopping, 15,000 sqm of luxury brands, and 3,300 car parking slots, Villaggio is equipped to comfortably meet the demands of every visitor. In addition, Villaggio is the most sought-after destination in Qatar for top-of-the-line luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Gucci, Valentino, and Dolce and Gabbana. Its Venetian-styled interiors combine with an astonishing range of shopping, dining, and entertainment venues to make it a unique and unforgettable attraction. It is located on Al Waab Street between the Hyatt Plaza and Sports City and has over 200 stores, including many famous brands in the U.S., U.K., Italian and German markets. 

The Mall was partially re-opened on September 20, 2012, after meeting strict safety standards following the May fire that resulted in 19 lost lives. Portions of the mall remain closed as a result however, the food court, ice rink, movie theater, Carrefour hypermarket, and many stores are open for business with more opening as they are able to restock their shelves.

The mall contains the Gondolania Theme Park, an indoor theme park which includes the Gondolania Ice Rink, one of two ice hockey rinks in Qatar, which is the home of the Qatar Ice Hockey League and the regional Desert Cup tournament. It is the only Olympic-size rink in Qatar. Also included are a ten pin bowling center and a roller coaster