How to search for accommodations in Qatar

With increasing job opportunities, world-class facilities, living, and education standards, Qatar is most definitely attracting people from around the world. A peaceful environment, cleanliness, the presence of enough schools, malls, grocery stores, and affordable properties are often known to make any area ideal for living. Before relocating to Qatar, click here to have an idea about the country. 

With the 2022 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, there has been an increase in interest to visit and live in Qatar. If you are moving to Qatar or looking for a new area to live within Qatar we have listed some of the best and most popular locations according to over 2.6 million searches (per month) on our website. 

Top Ten Most Popular Places To Live In Qatar 

(Click to view renting options, hotels, and other amenities)

1. Lusail

2. Al Wakrah

3. The Pearl, Qatar

4. West Bay

5. Abu Hamour

6. Al Sadd 

7. Old Airport

8. Al Khor 

9. Al Waab & Al Azizyah

10. Duhail

Affordable renting options in Qatar

If you’re new to Qatar or thinking of an affordable area to live in Qatar, we are here to help. No doubt, living in Doha can be a fairly expensive option but it’s well worth it. Qatar’s population consists mostly of expats from around the world, which are major inhabitants of the capital of Qatar, Doha. Why? Because it is concentrated with the major facilities, packed with attractive sites and hotspots of the country. So, living in Doha owing to its high popularity and amenities, is comparatively an expensive option compared to living outside further north or even down in the south.

These two cities of Qatar serve as a great example that living outside Doha will not be as inconvenient as anyone would think. Owing to the slashed prices of rent for some great residential properties, the peace and tranquility compared to Doha or the Pearl, Al Khor (in the north), and Al Wakrah (in the south) prove to be a good option. Click here to know more. 

Short Term Accommodation and Hotel Stays in Qatar

Whether you wish to visit Qatar for business, for a vacation, or for the World Cup, short-term accommodations to suit all budgets won't be hard to find in the country. Many choose a short-stay apartment or villa for the convenience of having their own place. Most of the properties offering short-term apartments are located in the immediate city area, Doha, or in the surrounding region.

In Qatar short-term accommodation has a rental period of anywhere under 12 months. A short-term stay apartment is a great choice for families or a group of friends as they provide flexibility in renting and privacy of your own apartment. Some affordable localities in which you will find abundant short-term apartments are Old Airport Area, Al Thumama, Mansoura, Al Sadd, Umm Ghuwailina, and more. All of these areas are in close proximity to Hamad International Airport. If you are looking for premium properties with luxurious short-term rental apartments, The Pearl, and West Bay areas are a great fit. The apartments have access to the beach, pools, health clubs, and gyms. Click here to view short-term accommodations in Qatar. 

Also, another type of property you can look to rent while on a short vacation in Qatar is hotel stays. The hotel stays apartments in Doha feature full kitchens, free breakfast, WiFi, fitness rooms, and 24/7 on-site laundry. These types of accommodation mix the amenities of the hotel plus all the comforts of an apartment. Most of the three and four-star hotels are located in the heart of Doha where you will find yourself surrounded by tourist attractions, cultural spots, museums, and restaurants and experience the vibrancy and culture of the city. Whether you’re relocating to the area or planning to stay longer to absorb the local color of Doha, you can find a number of hotels that offer apartments like these. Click here to view hotel stay properties in Qatar. 

Many people around the world have the idea that Qatar is just a desert with no or less greenery. Did you know that Qatar is home to lush green spaces and the first air-conditioned park in the world? If you would like to live near a green park, click here. Have a look at multiple articles that will make moving to Qatar easy for you, click here. 

There is something to fit any person’s living needs and wants when it comes to different residential areas in Qatar. Whatever the reason may be for choosing your next home, be sure to visit our website for the biggest variety of residential properties in Qatar.

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