Where to find an optical shop in Qatar

Eye test in one shop, frames in another, lenses ordered from somewhere else? That gets tiring. At Al Dar you can get all of it done in the same visit, at any of our 11 branches. Tell our team what you do all day, what you'd like to spend and which frames you keep picking up, and they'll help you narrow it down. Lens questions get a straight answer too, without the technical words nobody uses outside an optical shop.

Prescription eyeglasses

On the frame side we have men's, women's, kids' and unisex styles. Round, square, rectangle, aviator, wayfarer. For lenses there's single vision, reading, progressive and blue light protection (handy if your job keeps you in front of a laptop till evening).

One thing we never skip: before the order is confirmed, we check your prescription again and see how the frame actually sits on your face. Small step. It's also why people don't come back a week later complaining that the glasses pinch.

Sunglasses for men, women and kids

Summer in Qatar is not kind to your eyes, and honestly the sun doesn't let up much the rest of the year either. So we treat sunglasses as something you need, not just something that looks good. Aviators, wayfarers, round frames and sports styles are all in stock.

Squinting at the road while you drive? Polarized lenses cut that glare from tarmac and water. Mirrored and wraparound frames stop more light from creeping in at the sides and top. Already wear prescription glasses? We can make your sunglasses to the same power.

Contact lenses

Daily disposables or monthlies, clear or coloured. Dailies are the easy option, since you throw them away at night and there's no solution or case to deal with. Monthlies take a bit of care but last longer. On our website you can filter by brand and power and reorder when the box is nearly empty. First time trying contacts? Ask in store and our staff will walk you through which type makes sense for your eyes.

Free eye tests at all 11 stores

Eye tests are free at every Al Dar branch. Book at whichever is closest, we'll check your vision and explain what the results mean for you, and then suggest lenses or frames if you need them. There are terms attached to the free test, so do ask our team for the latest details when booking.

Driving eye test in Qatar

Night driving, packed roads at rush hour, that harsh afternoon glare. Your eyes work hard behind the wheel. The driving eye test checks distance vision, depth perception and overall sharpness, and if you turn out to need glasses or lenses for the road, we'll suggest something that suits how and when you drive.

Worth booking if you're renewing your licence or applying for your first, or if road signs at night have started looking blurry lately. Any of our 11 stores can do it. Have an existing prescription for glasses or contacts? Bring that with you.

Insurance partners

What's covered depends on your own policy though, so give the store a quick call before you come in.