Doha Festival City concludes ‘GQ Live X Harvey Nichols Doha’ event with great success
Celebrating a fusion of fashion, beauty, and cultural discourse, Doha Festival City hosted an unforgettable two-day experience marked by engaging masterclasses and insightful conversations among industry pioneers.
Doha, Qatar – Doha Festival City, Qatar’s ultimate destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment, hosted its anticipated GQ Live X Harvey Nichols Doha fashion event, featuring the speaker series on January 30th and 31st. The event spanned two days, engaging attendees with talks, masterclasses, and showcases of luxury collections.
Doha Festival City’s collaboration with GQ and Harvey Nichols Doha for the GQ Live X Harvey Nichols Doha fashion event created an immersive experience for fashion enthusiasts, trendsetters, and industry professionals. The event kicked off with a cultural conversation featuring luminaries Dana Al Fardan, Sheikh Khalifa Al Thani, and Abdulrahman Al Muftah discussing their pioneering work. Guests were then invited to explore a bespoke trunk show curated by GQ, which highlighted the latest trends in fashion and beauty, accompanied by a live DJ, engaging visuals, and a selection of mocktails and canapés, showcasing celebrated brands in an atmosphere of contemporary elegance.
The following day continued with masterclasses from notable figures including stylist Emna Hedi, make-up artist Salima Aliani, and artist Ibrahim Al Baker, offering industry insights. The event also featured a discussion with leading designer Amal Al Raisi, exploring her aesthetic vision, and concluded with an engaging dialogue on curating the perfect accessories collection with Moses Opoku-Serebuoh and Nasser Al Ansari, highlighting rare and sought-after sunglasses.
Featuring Harvey Nichols Doha’s leading collections across menswear, womenswear, grooming, and beauty, as well as beautifully curated furniture by West Elm and catering by Nanou Herman, this landmark event reinforced Doha Festival City’s position as a hub for fashion, culture, and innovation, fostering a dynamic synergy that sets new benchmarks for future endeavors.
We are pleased with the collaboration with GQ and Harvey Nichols Doha, which played a key role in the success of our recent fashion event at Doha Festival City. Their contributions greatly enhanced the attendee experience, highlighting the seamless integration of fashion, culture, and innovation. This partnership has established a new benchmark for what we can accomplish together, setting the stage for future collaborations, said Robert Hall, Director Asset Management Qatar, reflecting on the successful conclusion of the fashion event at Doha Festival City.
Located in Qatar, Doha Festival City is renowned as the country’s ultimate shopping destination, offering over 470 stores featuring renowned brands like Debenhams, Harvey Nichols Doha, Chopard, and Marks & Spencer. The mall also boasts a diverse range of dining options and world-class attractions, including Angry Birds World, VIRTUOCiTY™, Snow Dunes™, and Qatar’s first VOX 4D cinema complex.
In addition, Doha Festival City recently introduced the Virtual Mall, a state-of-the-art 3D digital shopping platform that allows customers to explore the mall virtually and interact with store experts, merging the convenience of online shopping with the feel of an in-person visit. The mall has also launched an exclusive Gift Card in collaboration with Qatar Islamic Bank and Mastercard, providing a seamless, cashless payment option available in over 500 stores.
Doha Festival City continues to innovate and enhance the shopping experience, most recently with the opening of The Village, an outdoor extension that offers a captivating water fountain, dedicated kids’ play areas, and a diverse selection of shops and dining options.
As a result of its commitment to sustainability and service excellence, Doha Festival City has received several awards, including the 2023 Qatar Tourism Awards for ‘Outstanding Service Excellence – Shopping Mall’ and ‘Outstanding Smart Solutions – Innovative Solutions in Sustainability,’ as well as the 2020 Travelers’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor.
With its successful fashion event in collaboration with GQ and Harvey Nichols Doha, Doha Festival City showcases the best in fashion, culture, and innovation, cementing its status as a go-to mall in the country and region.
For more information about Doha Festival City, please visit www.dohafestivalcity.com/home/.
