You can really nice aabayas at souk faleh and u can also bargain for them to lower the price. I got one of the lastest desings at only 350 with alot of sequince.
To shop at city center u have to be willing to pay more just for the name of the shop, for me its not worth it.
the best material i find is the LEXUS...i think thats how its spelled. The reason i like it is cos it dosednt crease even though You sit thru an entire flight....it just dosent crease. Sausi crepe is good cos dirt just dosent seem to stick to it but its does crease.
ZUMURUD in Villagio is really gorgeous. But the good ones are always out of stock. It's not very cheap, the plain abayas can go for 400QR at the very very least, the ones with minimal emroidery/sequin things can go for nothing less than 700. Mine had orange crystal things lining the edges and it was 850QR. You can poke around Souq Aldira which is a LOT cheaper, but the quality is mediocre at best.
"She wasn't the best dressed or the skinniest or the tallest girl in the room, but she seemd to sparkle a bit more brightly than the rest of them. And she knew it."
Now that we seem to know where to buy one... What do you wear underneath the Abaya? Yes i know, clothes, but isn't that really warm esspecially in the summer?
Sorry if i sound stupid, i'm just new and learning....
jarreau, the best way for you to learn how to wear the shayla (head covering) is to have an arab/qatari friend teach you...because if you observe the women in Doha you'll see that there are many styles and trends appropriate for certain ages, etc. :)
i find it intimidating to go shopping for abayas because i don't wear them, and have no idea how to pick a good one out, even though i'm muslim. but if you're willing to try it, then i'm sure nobody would say it's wrong for you to wear one! these things are a very cultural matter rather than religious. so there is probably no 'danger' in offending anyone. :D
The best Abayas in good quality textiles and models are as follows;
Al Motahajiba- in City Center, Landmark, Souk Waqif, Mall
The First Choice- in City Center
My Fair Lady-in City Center
Bidon Essem-in City Center
Price starts at 550 Riyals to 3000 QR.
Souk faleh if you are good enough to go around, you could also find a good quality if you know how to choose the quality of the textile, Saudi and Japan are the best.
if you want co-called "180 riyal abaya", then go to Lulu as suggested.. but if you need really nice custom-made abaya with nice embroidery, go to souk ( I hope it’s not demolished yet!), and make the order in one of its stores. You choose the style, cut and design…They take measurements.. and in 1 week it’s ready.. well, it will cost you
“a bit” more than 180 riyal ...but you will enjoy wearing it! at least I DO!
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Clothing (Brand)
Designer Luxury & Casual Abayas✨
1st Flr GulfMall
Grnd Flr DFC, EzdanMall Gharrafa & Wakra, MOQ
any infos are appreciated...thanks!
Salwa Thursday & friday market.
You can really nice aabayas at souk faleh and u can also bargain for them to lower the price. I got one of the lastest desings at only 350 with alot of sequince.
To shop at city center u have to be willing to pay more just for the name of the shop, for me its not worth it.
the best material i find is the LEXUS...i think thats how its spelled. The reason i like it is cos it dosednt crease even though You sit thru an entire flight....it just dosent crease. Sausi crepe is good cos dirt just dosent seem to stick to it but its does crease.
Hope i helped.
ZUMURUD in Villagio is really gorgeous. But the good ones are always out of stock. It's not very cheap, the plain abayas can go for 400QR at the very very least, the ones with minimal emroidery/sequin things can go for nothing less than 700. Mine had orange crystal things lining the edges and it was 850QR. You can poke around Souq Aldira which is a LOT cheaper, but the quality is mediocre at best.
"She wasn't the best dressed or the skinniest or the tallest girl in the room, but she seemd to sparkle a bit more brightly than the rest of them. And she knew it."
-Gossip Girl
Now that we seem to know where to buy one... What do you wear underneath the Abaya? Yes i know, clothes, but isn't that really warm esspecially in the summer?
Sorry if i sound stupid, i'm just new and learning....
I also think the Abaya is really beautyful.
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Look at the sun and the shadow shall fall behind you...
planning to get another one...
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Thanks yaghazali.
Now all I have to do is make a Qatari friend :)
I didn't know that the way you wear the Shayla is connected to the age you are... Nice to know and learn.
Thanks :)
Greetz J. :0
Look at the sun and the shadow shall fall behind you...
jarreau, the best way for you to learn how to wear the shayla (head covering) is to have an arab/qatari friend teach you...because if you observe the women in Doha you'll see that there are many styles and trends appropriate for certain ages, etc. :)
i find it intimidating to go shopping for abayas because i don't wear them, and have no idea how to pick a good one out, even though i'm muslim. but if you're willing to try it, then i'm sure nobody would say it's wrong for you to wear one! these things are a very cultural matter rather than religious. so there is probably no 'danger' in offending anyone. :D
Is it ok for not muslim women to wear an abaya?
And how do i know if i wear the headpeace the right way?
And wich souq do i go to? Only Souq Waqif or are there other souqs? Beceause in Souq Waqif i didn't find anyone.
Only one old man who was very kind but was only making really heavy "coats" for the men wich they where at/to a wedding....
Maybe stupid questions but i was just wondering.
Thanks J :):)
Look at the sun and the shadow shall fall behind you...
The best Abayas in good quality textiles and models are as follows;
Al Motahajiba- in City Center, Landmark, Souk Waqif, Mall
The First Choice- in City Center
My Fair Lady-in City Center
Bidon Essem-in City Center
Price starts at 550 Riyals to 3000 QR.
Souk faleh if you are good enough to go around, you could also find a good quality if you know how to choose the quality of the textile, Saudi and Japan are the best.
if you want co-called "180 riyal abaya", then go to Lulu as suggested.. but if you need really nice custom-made abaya with nice embroidery, go to souk ( I hope it’s not demolished yet!), and make the order in one of its stores. You choose the style, cut and design…They take measurements.. and in 1 week it’s ready.. well, it will cost you
“a bit” more than 180 riyal ...but you will enjoy wearing it! at least I DO!
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Whatever Makes You Happy...
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But just saw this nice looking one at LULu. My fav color is black and this shop has it all, I mean looks great- the color.
I've also seen some good looking ones behing Royal Plaza, but i'm not an expert in abayas at all.
On the First level near QTEL outlet.
go to the souq and try out PARDHA HOUSE they have a good collection
you may try Nabeena(New World)
go to muntaza street you will find there alot of shops.
hmm even souq waqif,
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