Top Events to Experience at Doha Festival City During Shop Qatar 2025

Experience the ultimate celebration of shopping, entertainment, fashion and family fun as Doha Festival City hosts an extraordinary lineup of events for Shop Qatar 2025, taking place from January 1st to February 1st, 2025. From thrilling discounts, raffles and captivating live shows to immersive experiences and dazzling fashion shows, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Explore the top highlights below and plan your visit to make the most of this unforgettable experience:

1. Weekly Raffle Draws
Spend QR 200 at participating outlets to enter weekly raffle draws featuring:

Four Exeed cars and cash rewards.
The grand prize—a Tesla Cybertruck—to be awarded during the final raffle and grand closing ceremony. (more on this below)

2. Barbie Dreamhouse Experience Returns
Spend QR 100 to step into a life-sized Barbie Dreamhouse located at The Village, where interactive activities and photo opportunities bring Barbie’s world to life throughout the festival.

3. Care Bears Live Shows
Enjoy bilingual live performances of the beloved Care Bears at Center Court, offering family-friendly entertainment filled with nostalgia and fun.

Taking place over two weeks from January 1st to January 14th, performances begin daily at 4.30pm, 7.30pm and 9pm on weekdays, and at 4.30pm, 6pm,7.30pm, and 9pm on weekends.

4. Fashion Shows
Experience the exclusive 3-Day fashion show, showcasing the latest collections for women, men, and kids by top local designers and global brands:

January 23rd: Women’s fashion.
January 24th: Men’s fashion.
January 25th: Kids’ fashion.

5. Roaming Stormtrooper Mascot Parade
Experience the joy of a daily mascot parade featuring the world-famous stormtroopers and various fun characters, happening from 3:30pm onwards throughout the month. This lively spectacle will bring smiles to visitors of all ages and enhance the festive atmosphere.

6. The Bazaar at The Village
Explore a vibrant bazaar with curated kiosks and food and beverage options, creating a dynamic shopping atmosphere.

7. Grand Closing Ceremony
Mark your calendars for February 1st, when The Village will host Shop Qatar 2025’s spectacular closing ceremony, including the final raffle draw and exclusive surprises to wrap up Qatar’s biggest shopping festival.

Plan Your Visit
Visit the Doha Festival City website and follow us on social media for event schedules, updates, and more opportunities to Shop More, Save More, and Win More.