Best Supermarkets in Qatar 2026: Complete Guide to Every Hypermarket, Grocery Store and 24-Hour Shop in Doha
Whether you just moved to Qatar and have no idea where to start, or you have been here for years and are still discovering options you did not know existed, this is the only supermarket guide you need. Doha has a genuinely impressive grocery landscape, from enormous hypermarkets stocking every international brand imaginable to 24-hour neighborhood stores you can walk into at 3 AM without a second thought.
This guide covers everything. The best supermarkets in Qatar broken down by what they are actually good for, the cheapest options if you are watching your budget, the premium stores for specialty and imported products, every LuLu Hypermarket branch open 24 hours, every Carrefour and Al Meera branch confirmed for round-the-clock access, and a complete list of independent 24-hour supermarkets across Doha that most people do not know about.
If you are new to Qatar and building your go-to grocery list, if you want to know which supermarket has the best fresh produce, or if you just need a store that is open right now at midnight, this article has it all.
For more essential guides to living in Doha, check our complete expat guide to Qatar.
The Major Supermarket Chains in Qatar: What Each One Is Best For
LuLu Hypermarket
LuLu is the most popular hypermarket in Qatar and across the wider Middle East, and for good reason. The sheer scale of a LuLu store is hard to overstate. You can do your entire month of grocery shopping, pick up electronics, buy clothes, sort out your kitchen supplies, and grab a trolley full of international brands all in one visit. LuLu is particularly well known for its competitive pricing on everyday groceries, its wide selection of Indian, Pakistani and South Asian products, its fresh fruit and vegetable section, and its regular discount offers across branches.
For families doing a large weekly or monthly shop, LuLu is almost always the first stop. The D-Ring Road branch is one of the most popular in the city and is confirmed open 24 hours. Other 24-hour LuLu branches are listed in full below.
Website: luluhypermarket.com
Carrefour Qatar
Carrefour is the French-owned hypermarket giant with a strong presence in Qatar through Majid Al Futtaim. It is a strong competitor to LuLu for large-scale shopping and tends to be particularly well regarded for its fresh produce sections, its deli counters, its bulk buy options, and its own-brand Carrefour products which offer good value across most categories. Carrefour Qatar also has a strong online delivery offering through the Carrefour app, which is useful for regular household essentials.
City Center Mall, Al Mirqab Mall, and Lagoona Mall branches are confirmed open 24 hours. Carrefour Qatar branches are also available on Talabat and Snoonu for delivery.
Al Meera
Al Meera is the most distinctly Qatari supermarket chain on this list and one of the most trusted by both local families and long-term expats. With dozens of branches spread across neighborhoods throughout the country, Al Meera is often the most conveniently located option for day-to-day shopping rather than a big monthly haul. It is particularly good for fresh bread, local produce, dairy products including Baladna items, and Arabic-label products that can be harder to find at the big international hypermarkets. Al Meera also runs regular promotional offers and loyalty programs.
A large number of Al Meera branches are now confirmed open 24 hours, listed in full below.
Website: almeera.com.qa
Monoprix
Monoprix is the premium French retailer in Qatar and the go-to for anyone looking for gourmet, organic, specialty imported, and European products that are simply not available anywhere else. If you are looking for a specific French cheese, a particular European brand of pasta, natural beauty products, or high-quality cookware, Monoprix is where you go. It is not the cheapest option and is not designed to be, but for the quality and the uniqueness of what is available, it is worth it.
Monoprix branches open 24 hours include Al Waab 2022, Medina Centrale at The Pearl Qatar, and Palm Tower West Bay Al Dafna. The Monop’ format at Le Boulevard Al Sadd and Tower 13 Porto Arabia The Pearl is a smaller convenience version of the Monoprix brand also open around the clock.
Website: monoprix.qa
Mega Mart
Mega Mart specialises in high-quality international brands and fresh foods, making it a popular choice for expat families looking for specific products from home that the bigger hypermarkets do not always carry. It is particularly well regarded among communities looking for specific British, American, or specialty international products.
Rawabi Hypermarket
Rawabi is a popular mid-sized hypermarket that serves as a good alternative to LuLu and Carrefour for regular grocery shopping. It has a loyal customer base and is particularly convenient for residents in the Al Rayyan area.
Location: 7CRC+439, Al Shafi, Ar-Rayyan
Contact: +974 4480 1240
Website: rawabihypermarket.com
Souq Al Baladi
Souq Al Baladi is one of the better-known local Qatari grocery chains, with locations in Abu Hamour and Al Markhiya. It is a solid mid-range option for everyday grocery shopping with a good range of local and regional products.
Locations: Zone 58, Street 819, Abu Hamour (+974 5090 2222), Al Markhiya Qatar Complex (+974 4411 3999)
Website: albaladi-qatar.com
Instagram: @souqalbaladiqatar
Saudia Hypermarket
Saudia Hypermarket is a popular option in the Al Rayyan area with two branches and a strong following among residents in that part of the city.
Locations: Alahbabi 2, 740 Al Muaither St, Ar-Rayyan (+974 4418 1786) and 7CQC+743, Al Shafi, Ar-Rayyan (+974 4480 8786)
Website: saudiagroup.com
What Is the Cheapest Supermarket in Qatar?
If budget is the main consideration, LuLu Hypermarket consistently comes out as the most affordable option for everyday groceries in Qatar, particularly for fresh fruit and vegetables, rice, cooking oil, dairy, and South Asian staples. Al Meera is also very competitive on pricing especially for local and Qatari-produced items.
For specific product categories, Carrefour’s own-brand range offers good value, and independent supermarkets like Dohar Hypermarket, Saudia Hypermarket and Remash Supermarket can sometimes undercut the big chains on specific items.
If you are shopping for a large family on a fixed budget, combining a monthly LuLu visit for bulk items with regular top-ups at your nearest Al Meera branch is the approach most long-term residents settle on.
Which Supermarket Is Best for International and Specialty Products?
For imported and specialty international products, the ranking is fairly clear. Monoprix leads for European, French, organic and gourmet products. Mega Mart is strong for international brand-name products not available elsewhere. LuLu carries the widest range of South Asian, Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern products. Carrefour has a solid European and international section alongside its standard range. New Indian Supermarket and Retail Mart is an excellent specialist option for South Asian groceries and products.
Supermarkets in Qatar Open 24 Hours
One of the genuinely practical advantages of living in Qatar is that grocery shopping at 2 AM is a completely normal and well-supported activity. The following branches have been officially confirmed as operating 24 hours.
LuLu Hypermarket branches open 24 hours:
D-Ring Road, Al Gharafa, Al Messila, Al Khor Mall, Barwa City, Pearl Island, Abu Sidra Mall, Ain Khaled, Al Wukair, Al Meshaf, Salwa Road, and Al Hilal.
Carrefour branches open 24 hours:
City Center Mall, Al Mirqab Mall, and Lagoona Mall.
Monoprix branches open 24 hours:
Al Waab 2022, Medina Centrale The Pearl Qatar, and Palm Tower West Bay Al Dafna.
Al Meera branches open 24 hours:
Al Wakrah Old Wakrah, Al Sailiya South, Ain Khaled, Al Mansoura, Al Wajbah, Rawdat Egdaim, Izghawa Old, Hazm Al Markhiya, Al Khor, Rawdat Al Hamama, Al Thumama, Bu Sidra, Legtaifiya West Bay Lagoon, Jeryan Jenaihat, and Muraikh.
Kenz Baladna Old Airport is also confirmed open 24 hours.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has confirmed the availability of goods and products in large quantities across these retail outlets, ensuring market stability and the normal flow of supplies.
Independent 24-Hour Supermarkets Across Doha
Beyond the major chains, Doha has a network of independent and neighborhood supermarkets that operate around the clock. These are particularly useful for late-night top-ups, proximity to specific residential areas, and product ranges that sometimes differ from the big hypermarkets.
Al Meera Hypermarket and Supermarket
Al Mansoura: +974 4042 7000
Al Qutaifiya Legtaifiya: +974 4483 7995
Website: almeera.com.qa
Doha Bazaar Supermarket
Location: 7GPR+636, Jabr Bin Mohammed St
Contact: +974 5083 3899
Facebook: @DOHA-BAZAR-Supermarket
Dohar Hypermarket
Location: 7CF7+7VW, Al Muaither St, Ar-Rayyan
Contact: +974 4468 3322 or +974 5066 5654
Facebook: @Doharhyper
Foodcare Supermarket
Location: Gharrafat Al Rayyan
Contact: +974 4487 0572
Monop’ (Convenience format)
Le Boulevard, Al Sadd: +974 3355 0628
Tower 13, Porto Arabia, The Pearl: +974 4477 5171
Website: monoprix.qa
Musheireb Supermarket
Location: 7GMF+68Q, Doha
Contact: +974 4414 5010
New Falcon Supermarket
Location: Al Jazeera Street 37080, Fereej Bin Mahmoud 22
Contact: +974 5074 5551
New Family Hypermarket
Location: Al Murrah, Furousiya St
Contact: +974 77442798 or +974 4442 2798
New Indian Supermarket and Retail Mart
Instagram: @newindiansm
Website: newindiansupermarket.com
Rawabi Hypermarket
Location: 7CRC+439, Al Shafi, Ar-Rayyan
Contact: +974 4480 1240
Website: rawabihypermarket.com
Remash Supermarket
Behind Landmark Mall, Umm Lakhba Environment Street: +974 5522 3318
Inside Lavendar Village, Ras Bu Funtas Street, Maszhabiliya Road, Near Al Jazeera Compound 1: +974 7766 1361
Al Muthaf St: +974 7030 3318
Saudia Hypermarket
Alahbabi 2, 740 Al Muaither St, Ar-Rayyan: +974 4418 1786
7CQC+743, Al Shafi, Ar-Rayyan: +974 4480 8786
Website: saudiagroup.com
Souq Al Baladi
Zone 58, Street 819, Abu Hamour: +974 5090 2222
Al Markhiya Qatar Complex: +974 4411 3999
Website: albaladi-qatar.com
Instagram: @souqalbaladiqatar
Star Food Supermarket
Location: Street 965, Al Sandal St
Contact: +974 4464 2915
Star One Supermarket
Location: 7GGM+QQ6, Salaja St, Al Doha Al Jadeeda
Contact: +974 3002 7793
Facebook: @STAR-ONE-Supermarket
Online Grocery Delivery in Qatar
Most major supermarkets in Qatar now offer online grocery delivery, which has become one of the most popular ways to shop for essentials without leaving home. LuLu Hypermarket and Carrefour both have dedicated apps and websites for delivery. Al Meera offers online shopping through its website and selected delivery partners. Monoprix is available through its website and via Talabat.
Third-party delivery platforms including Talabat, Snoonu and Rafeeq also carry grocery stores and hypermarkets, giving access to same-hour delivery on many everyday items. For a 24-hour city like Doha, this means groceries are genuinely available at any time of day or night through one channel or another.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best supermarket in Qatar?
LuLu Hypermarket is the most popular choice overall due to its scale, competitive pricing and variety. For premium and specialty products, Monoprix is the best option. For convenience and neighborhood access, Al Meera is the most widespread chain.
What is the cheapest supermarket in Qatar?
LuLu Hypermarket is generally considered the most affordable option for everyday grocery shopping in Qatar, particularly for fresh produce, bulk items and South Asian products. Al Meera is also very competitive on pricing.
Which supermarkets in Qatar are open 24 hours?
LuLu Hypermarket has 12 branches confirmed open 24 hours including D-Ring Road and Al Gharafa. Carrefour has three 24-hour branches at City Center Mall, Al Mirqab Mall and Lagoona Mall. Al Meera has 15 confirmed 24-hour branches. Monoprix has three 24-hour branches. Kenz Baladna Old Airport is also open 24 hours.
Is there online grocery delivery in Qatar?
Yes. LuLu, Carrefour, Al Meera and Monoprix all offer online delivery. Talabat, Snoonu and Rafeeq also carry grocery partners for same-hour delivery across Doha.
Where can I buy international grocery brands in Qatar?
Monoprix is the best for European and gourmet imports. Mega Mart is strong for international brand names. LuLu carries the widest range of South Asian and Middle Eastern products. Carrefour has solid European and international selections.
Does LuLu Hypermarket have branches across Qatar?
Yes. LuLu has multiple branches across Doha and Qatar including D-Ring Road, Al Gharafa, Al Messila, Al Khor Mall, Barwa City, Pearl Island, Abu Sidra Mall, Ain Khaled, Al Wukair, Al Meshaf, Salwa Road and Al Hilal, all confirmed open 24 hours.
