Visit Qatar has announced the return of ‘Shop Qatar’, the country’s largest and most anticipated shopping festival, set to run from Jan 1 to Feb 1, 2025, under the theme ‘Your Shopping Playground’. The month-long festival will feature 20 participating malls and shopping destinations, including Place Vendôme and Doha Festival City, each promising unbeatable discounts, family-friendly entertainment, exciting competitions, and incredible raffle prizes.Building on the success of previous editions, Shop Qatar 2025 promises an action-packed lineup of experiences, with exclusive offers from luxury, high-street, and local retailers. Every Friday, a weekly raffle draw will reward winners with extraordinary prizes, including luxury Exeed cars, cash rewards ranging from QR10,000 to QR100,000, and a Tesla Cybertruck grand prize. Residents and visitors can also enjoy interactive activity corners, including games, roaming parades, and meet-and-greets with beloved Spacetoon characters.Engineer Ahmed Albinali, director of Festivals & Events, Visit Qatar, said: “Shop Qatar continues to be one of Qatar’s flagship events, attracting residents and visitors alike to enjoy a month of shopping and entertainment. The ninth edition brings together retail, culture, and family-friendly activities, reflecting Qatar’s position as a hub for world-class experiences. This success is made possible through the continued support of our partners. We look forward to welcoming everyone to this festival, which promises to set new benchmarks in entertainment and shopping experiences.”The festival will open with a ceremony at Place Vendôme on Jan 1, 2025, featuring a live performance by renowned Lebanese singer Abeer Nehme alongside vibrant parades. Visitors can also enjoy appearances by influencers, engaging competitions, and exclusive announcements.The closing ceremony, scheduled for Feb 1, 2025, at Doha Festival City, will host the final raffle draw with the announcement of the Tesla Cybertruck winner and other major prizes. The evening will also feature special performances, surprise guests, and the Mall & Retail Awards, which will recognise excellence in branding, customer experience, and team efforts.Shop Qatar 2025 will host entertainment for families and children, ensuring enjoyable experiences for visitors of all ages. A variety of activations will be featured across participating malls, including Barbie Dreamhouse at Doha Festival City from January 1 to 31, 2025; Mr Bean at Place Vendome (Jan 1-31); Shaun the Sheep (Lagoona Mall, January 16-31); Masha and the Bear (Doha Oasis, Jan 23-29); Beybattle Burst (City Center, Jan 9-15);Miraculous (Mall of Qatar, Jan 16-31); Matchy Match (Tawar Mall, Jan 23-29); Hot Wheels (Hyatt Plaza, Jan 2-11); Little Angel (Landmark, Jan 2-11); Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City (Villaggio Mall, Jan 9-15); Scrabble Activity Zone (Abu Sidra, Jan 16-22); and Pictionary (Doha Old Port, Jan 2-11).Daily roaming parades, mascot meet-and-greets, and interactive games will run across all participating venues.This year’s festival will span 20 locations across Qatar, including Place Vendome, Doha Festival City, Mall of Qatar, City Center Mall, Landmark Mall, Villaggio, Lagoona Mall, Al Hazm, Hyatt Plaza, Tawar Mall, Al Khor Mall, Msheireb Galleria, Doha Old Port, Lusail Boulevard, Doha Oasis, Gulf Mall, Abu Sidra Mall, The Doha Mall, Ezdan Al Wakra, and The Gate Mall.Shoppers can participate in raffle draws by spending QR200 at any participating venue and redeeming receipts at designated redemption booths. Weekly draws will take place at the following locations: Mall of Qatar (Jan 10), Lusail Boulevard (Jan 17), Place Vendôme (Jan 24), and Doha Festival City (Feb 1). The prizes include four Exeed cars and a Tesla Cybertruck, cash prizes worth QR10,000, QR20,000, QR50,000, and QR100,000, plus vouchers and giveaways that would be distributed during interactive games and contests across the malls.Participating retailers will offer special discounts and promotions, across fashion, electronics, toys, beauty products, and homeware, ensuring a rewarding shopping experience for visitors. Exclusive activations will bring together renowned local and international brands in curated bazaars featuring traditional products, such as perfumes, abayas, and handcrafted accessories.