The Westbay area I think is nicer than others but is quickly becoming too polluted and dangerous due to all the projects near by and all the downtown towers.  I am sure many of the residential areas near the towers will be torn down as the downtown area expands. Its unfortunate the planning is lousy here 4 schools behind one residential area and businesses are allowed in residential areas wish they would keep them residential!  It depends on where you work if you work at Ras Laffan you best live on the north side of town or take an hour to get across Doha.