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Here are some unique locally designed gifts in Qatar and where to purchase them.
9 March 2020
| Last updated on 15 March 2020
The best places to bring home authentic Qatari buys.
Locally designed or made gifts are thoughtful presents that also support the local community. They are characteristic of your travel destination, whether you are a tourist or a resident.
So if you're interested in buying authentic goods made in Qatar, there's a vast selection of locally-made products
From fashion and beauty products to traditional toys, crafts, and more, find your perfect handmade Qatari gifts here.
Souq Waqif
Souq Waqif is a required destination for any visitor to Qatar. The streets and alleyways are filled with diverse treasures, many locally made right on the premises.
Souq Waqif
You can watch craftsmen as they pound copper to make intricately designed lamps or men weave colorful thatch patterns into baskets and handbags.
It is a cultural hotspot that is frequented by Qataris, residents and tourists alike.
Museum of Islamic Art
The MIA is an architectural marvel and home to stunning artwork. The MIA also has a gift shop with exclusively designed products which many are locally designed.
Open Saturday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and Friday from 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar
Torba Farmers Market
Located at the Ceremonial Court of Qatar Foundation in Education City, this seasonal market offers artisanal goods from Qatar.
Running from November to April, it is a fantastic way to enjoy the lovely weather and peruse locally grown produce, homemade cuisine, and artisanal products.
While visiting Torba Farmers Market we highly recommend checking out Antipodes + Co. for quirky, handmade buys.
Torba Farmers Market
Baraha Souq at the National Museum of Qatar
The National Museum of Qatar features and artisan market in an idyllic setting.
Located at the heart of this iconic structure, the Baraha Souq offers an outdoor scene filled with local arts, crafts, cultural gifts, and food.
It is open from 22 November – 30 May 2020 on Friday afternoons and Saturdays.
Katara Handcraft Gallery
This small showroom offers various handmade goods such as baskets, bags, and blankets.
Several of the items are made by prisoners as part of their rehabilitation program. There are often demonstrations on the local tradition of spinning wool to make blankets and carpets.
Katara Handcraft Gallery
Katara QatART Handmade Market
QatART exhibits locally handmade works at various locations / art fairs across Doha. QatART encourages the local population to produce handcrafts and helps teach them how to create small businesses based on Qatari traditions.
Katara QatART Handmade Market
A wide variety of items such as jewelry, accessories, paintings, kid’s crafts, bags, clothing, photography, greeting cards, and homemade food is showcased.
The next Handmade Market is on 28th March at Katara Art Studios Courtyard, Building 19 from 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
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