A list of Apps in Doha to simplify your life! (And earn some rewards for shopping)
I love to order what I need online. Not just clothing but all my day to day essentials such as ordering my laundry and groceries. Doha has lots of apps that can simplify ones life in Qatar.
Grocery apps:
INSTASHOP:
Available only in the Pearl.
There have been a few hiccups and I liked the professional way I was contacted by Instashop based in Dubai to sort the issues.
Charges: Qar3 per delivery to the Pearl area.
Prices for most items are the same as in grocery stores.
One can schedule a delivery or request it instantly for within 55 minutes delivery.
Https://instashop.ae
BAQAALA:
There is no Minimum order and no delivery charges. Order groceries from their mobile app and get it delivered in an hour. The options on the app are limited but they are very helpful when you call and ask if they have the item in store. I am very impressed at the lenghths they always go to, to find what I want.
www.baqaala.com
SUNCART:
http://www.suncart.co
Download the app.
(Available on Apple store and Google Play)
👉🏻 iOS: http://bit.ly/fb-suncart-iOS
👉🏻 Android: http://bit.ly/fb-suncart-an
The first delivery is free. A Qar 15 delivery fee is added to each subsequent delivery.
Wats app: 3372 6372
Order groceries before 2 PM and get same-day delivery between 3 – 5 PM. Order groceries between 2 – 7 PM and get same-day delivery between 8 – 10 PM.
JEEBLINA:
Www.jeeblina.com
(Available on Apple store and Google Play)
Your delivery will reach you within 3 hours from your order placing time up to 5pm, after this time it will be processed next day starting from 8am (9am in Ramadan).
There are 3 Methods of payments available on delivery,
1 – Cash
2 – By Debit Card (ATM Card)
3 – By Credit Card
Call them: 50057000
Email them: info@jeeblina.com
FRUITTY QATAR:
A fruit deliver app
Android: http://bit.ly/2tRpoeR
App Store: https://appsto.re/qa/s5ZHib.i
Invite friends to join and get 20% off
LAUNDRY:
Washnow
Download the app and Schedule a time for laundry pickup through the website or the app and they will collect your laundry at your door. Washing and/or ironing services are offered. The staff are friendly and helpful and we have been very happy with the ironing. I would not recommend the dry cleaning. Prices are reasonable, turn around time is 48hrs and there is no minimum order. Qar 5 is charged per load picked up and delivered to your location. Email: hello@washnow.me
Call: +974 3378 4151
Spin Laundry
Download the app and Schedule a time for laundry pickup through the website or the app and they will collect your laundry at your door.
Email: info@spinlaundrys.com Call: 800 1519
Opening hours :
Saturday – Thursday 8:00 – 23:00
http://spinlaundrys.com
Giza Laundry
Giza laundry will pick up your clothes in your desired time slot / date and deliver it to you in 48 Hours. Giza Laundry App is now available on Android and IOS.
Phone +974 4444 8687 / +974 3344 3323E-Mail info@algizagroup.com
Transport:
Uber:
I love being able to choose multiple stops and share my journey with a friend so that they could track my movements.
One can use cash, a credit or a debit card.
Careem:
Careem gives an approximation of the total cost. Careem is now integrated into Google Maps.
One can use cash, a credit or a debit card.
Karwa:
There is a Qar 5 charge to call a Karwa using the app, alternatively hail a Karwa taxi (please note that there is a minimum charge of Qar10 per ride and it works on a meter system). Karwa taxis can be found in the basement of malls such as City Centre (near the Dollar plus store).
Karwa number: 800 TAXI / 800 8294
Karwa accepts CASH ONLY
For more information on private transport options in Doha go to the full article:
Private transport options in Doha
ONLINE PLANTS
Buy plants online at excellent prices.
The Baladiya app by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment is a great way for the public to purchase plants in Qatar at a low price.
The app (iOS and Android devices).
For more information:
https://qatariweb.com/baladiya-app-hit-plant-lovers/
Loyalty cards:
Sephora
With the Sephora Card Program, your beauty purchases add up to points which you exchange for gorgeous free gifts.
For each two hundred (200) points accumulated the cardholder will receive by email a gift voucher to redeem against one (1) gift to be chosen by the Loyal Customer from a selection made by Sephora in its absolute discretion.
http://loyalty.sephora-me.com/me_avantage
Carrefour
Earn points on certain items when you scan your online card upon checking out at all Carrefour supermarkets.
Download the Carrefour app to get your online card.
http://www.carrefourqatar.com
Shukran
Earn points when shopping at stores such as Centre point, Homecentre and Lifestyle.
WHAT ARE SHUKRANS?
Its the currency you will earn each time you shop at Landmark Group stores, even when a sale or promotion is on. You can then choose to spend your Shurkans at any of the 34 brands for over a million products.
Simply present the card at the cash counter
https://www.shukranrewards.com/en/aboutprogramme
Air miles
Air Miles is a customer loyalty programme where members collect Air Miles on everyday shopping and spend Air Miles on a wide variety of rewards ranging from travel and electronics to treats and family adventures and much more.
Linked with stores such as Jumbo electronics and Damas.
If you are a HSBC cardholder you can make more from your Air Miles card. Simply use your Air Miles card along with your HSBC Credit Card to collect Air Miles twice.
https://www.airmilesme.com
Food delivery apps:
Zomato
Zomato is a restaurant search and discovery service and provides information and reviews on restaurants, including images of menus where the restaurant does not have
Talabat
Talabat.com is an online food delivery service that connects customers with their favorite restaurants. Place an order through Talabat.com from your favorite restaurants.
https://www.talabat.com/qatar
Discount apps:
Entertainer:
Buy the Entertainer app online and discounts are available from January till the end of December only
Urban point:
Urban Point is a monthly product.
There is No annual subscription required.
New merchants and offers are added every month.
Subscribe on a monthly basis, have the freedom to cancel anytime and the best part?
Every single offer can be used again and again every single month.
My book Qatar
For the full article on discount apps go to:
How to save money in Doha, Qatar
LEARN ARABIC
A free app by the Georgetown University in Qatar called The Qatari Phrasebook app and is available in both Android and iOS versions. It is an Interactive phrasebook for travelers & expatriate with Qatari words and phrases.
NAVIGATION APPS:
WAZE:
Waze is a traffic and navigation app. Drivers share real-time traffic and road info, saving everyone time and fuel on their daily commute.
GOOGLE MAPS:
Helps you find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions.
SOCIAL APPS:
MEETUP:
Meetup brings people together who share the same interests andhobbies.
www.meetup.com
Please note that I try to ensure that all information (including prices) are correct at the time of publication.
Details may change so kindly double-check when you order or make your booking.
What are your favourite Qatar apps that make your life easier?
I would love to hear your favourite app that you have found to simplify your life in Doha in the coments below
Wow
With the one exception, are the others available outside of The Pearl?
Hi
Baqaala delivers all over Doha.
Wash now etc also are available outside the Pearl
Hi any apps for cleaning services?