August means one thing for everyone in Qatar: it’s back-to-school season! From new school bags to new lunch boxes or just a mere upgrade in stationery, parents have been on the lookout for the latest school accessories for their kids. Here’s a round-up of some stores to head to if you’re looking for something new!

Alif stores

Alif is one of the stores where you can get anything and everything for your school. From drawing sheets to presentation books, Alif is not your simple stationery store. They have supplies for all school ages and you are most likely going to find yourself a deal worth the bucks!

Contact: +974 6665 7552 
Location: Al Dafna

For further information visit their Instagram or website

Gift shed

A venture that started as a passion project for arts has now rightfully taken its place on this list as one of the chicest stationery shops. From their cutest pen collections to diaries that you absolutely need to have in your bag, Gift Shed has an extensive collection including their fashion stationery. 

Contact: +974 4475 6576
Location: Doha Festival City 

For further information visit their Instagram or website

Al Rawnaq Trading Center 

If you’ve been in Qatar long enough, you know that Al Rawnaq is a stationary paradise for many. They have long isles in their branches where you get absolutely everything. Their prices are also more on the reasonable side so you can definitely surprise kids with something new for the new year, sending them off with a positive vibe to start the year!

Contact: +974 5559 7000
Location: Old Airport, Bin Omran, QMall, Royal Plaza, Palms Mall
For further information visit their Instagram or website 

Jarir bookstore

Jarir store is found in the easiest locations and has an entire range of back-to-school collections that fit everyone’s needs. Their stationary section holds a variety of brands and useful school gadgets that you will find helpful in preparing your child for the upcoming school year.

Contact: +974 4444 0212
Location: Al Rayyan, Jaidah Square
For further information visit their Instagram or  website 

Carrefour Qatar

If you’ve got a Carrefour near you, you’re set for your school year as it is. Ask the help on the floor and you will be guided to the stationary section of the market where you will find an entire aisle loaded with the most basic things for school!

Contact: +974 800 7323
Location: City center Doha, Dar Al Salam mall, Landmark mall, Ezdan Mall, Lagoona mall, Mall of Qatar. 

For further information visit their Instagram or website 

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Ibn Al Qayyim Bookstore 

If you don’t have a lavish budget but want new back-to-school accessories for your kids, Ibn Al Qayyim is the one-stop shop for you. You can get new bags here for as low as QR 100 and you will also find yourself finding the cutest stationery at a very reasonable price at the bookstore as well!

Contact: +974 4486 3533
Location: Markhiya, Rayyan, Wakrah, Old Airport, Al Khor, Aziziyah, Muntazah. 

For further information visit their Instagram or website 

Hema

Hailing from Amsterdam, HEMA comes with some of the most unique items for your back-to-school prep. They have the funkiest pens and diaries along with other useful accessories for school. Anything you find at the store will be your own unique find as these stationary items are not available in any other store!

Contact: +974 4043 4444
Location: Doha Festival City, Gulf Mall, Mall of Qatar
For further information visit their Instagram

FNAC Qatar

FNAC is the hub for the latest school gadgets and stationary in town. Their stores have bundle offers where you can save yourself some riyals and get the best quality stationeries in town. From copies to pens, crayons to water bottles, FNAC has got you covered.

Contact: +974 4436 2222
Location: Doha Festival City, Lagoona Mall, 

For further information visit their Instagram or website

Borders

Known to be one of the best bookshops in the country, Borders is welcoming all to the back-to-school season with branded stationery from names like Smiggle, Cocomelon, and Hallmark to name a few. You can get the trendiest things and be ready for school in style! 

Contact: +974 4471 3942
Location: Landmark mall, Doha Festival City
For further information visit their Instagram or Facebook

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