Where to buy or rent property in Doha
Where to buy or rent property in Doha
A guide to areas and suburbs for foreigners considering to live in Qatar - what suburbs to rent or buy in Qatar.
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This article is intended as a preliminary guide only and refers to some but not all elements required to consider in detail prior to starting any property dealings or due diligence. Property dealings are often complex, especially in foreign countries and we highly recommend you seek independent professional advice... read more...
Selecting the right location to live in a new city can be difficult and depends on personal needs and preferences, this guide outlines some of Doha's residential areas.
The Pearl
This is perhaps the trendiest and most talked-about area of Doha. Made up of reclaimed land to the north of the Corniche off the Qatar Peninsula, it has high-end apartment buildings with luxury shops and restaurants, plus jetties to moor large yachts and appeals to high income expats as well as Qataris.
RENT 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom furnished apartment with balcony and marina views US$4120 per month (Dec 2016) Mirage Property
BUY 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom luxury apartment with shared pool, Jacuzzi US$824,000 (Dec 2016) Property Hunter
West Bay/Dafna
This area houses most of Qatar’s foreign embassies and diplomatic accommodation. Most families living here are Qataris with large villas. Situated in the financial district and surrounded by high rise buildings, there are many five-star hotels in the area.
RENT 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom luxury apartment with shared gym and pool US$12,000 per month (Dec 2016) Property Hunter
BUY 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom furnished apartment with gym, sauna and pool US$522,000 (Dec 2016) Mirage Property
Mushereib
Downtown and close to the business district and main market area (Souq Waqif) this area has narrow lanes, small shops and older style apartments.
RENT 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom furnished apartment US$1,900 per month (Dec 2016) Al Asmakh
Al Waab/Al Sadd
Popular with expats, Al Waab (also called Al Sadd) contains many of the modern compounds but has free-standing villas in the older parts as well.
RENT 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom luxury villa with shared gym and pool and kids’ area US$7,700 per month (Dec 2016) Engel & Volkers
BUY 7 bedroom, 7 bathroom luxury villa with private gym and pool US$3,405,000 (Dec 2016) Engel & Volkers
Abu Hamour
With a mix of compound accommodation and free-standing villas, this area is popular with teachers. The wholesale market is located here which includes a fish and animal market.
RENT 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom apartment in compound with private gym US$2,884 per month (Dec 2016) Tanween Properties
BUY 7 bedroom, 7 bathroom luxury villa with balcony US$1,703,000 (Dec 2016) Clairra Real Estate
Al Gharaffa
One of the largest areas in Doha, Al Gharaffa has free-standing villas, compounds and apartments. Near major shopping centres and main roads, it gives residents easy access to Education City, so it is a popular area for expats who work for government agencies, such as the Qatar Foundation or Qatar University.
RENT 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom furnished apartment includes pool and tennis court US$3,844 per month (Dec 2016) New Methods Real Estate
BUY 9 bedroom, 12 bathroom luxury furnished house with pool US$15,104,000 (Dec 2016) MD Properties
Al Thumama – Doha
Near the old airport, Al Thumama has villas and apartments, and is popular with expats with easy access to schools and nurseries. It is also the location of the Kahramaa Park, a state-of-the-art park that teaches residents and children about electricity and water conservation for increased greenery in this desert country.
RENT 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom furnished apartment includes electricity and water US$2,060 per month (Dec 2016) Mirage Property
BUY 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom luxury villa with ornate stairway US$1,153,000 (Dec 2016) Adwar Enterprises
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This article and the above linked artciles are not complete and are intended as preliminary guides only. These guides refer to some elements to consider prior to starting any property dealings or due diligence. Property dealings are often complex areas, especially in foreign countries and we highly recommend you seek independent professional advice... read more...
