The most prestigious addresses in Doha are magnificent collections that include some of the most high-fashion names in the hotel sector.

Top hotels in Doha

Doha's skyline continues to be altered with high-end hotels, many of which are big-hitting worldwide imports from names like as St. Regis and Four Seasons. Long linked with glamour, grandeur, and opulent richness, Doha's cityscape has long been associated with these qualities.

These are some of the top hotels in Doha to stay in if you want to have a fashionable stay in Qatar's capital city.

Mondrian Doha

The interiors of the Mondrian Doha, which were conceived of by Dutch design legend Marcel Wanders, are a remarkable mix of traditional and contemporary design, as well as aspects from the local culture and the wider world. The structure that houses the hotel, which is located in West Bay, was created by Southwest Architecture to resemble the falcon, which is Qatar's national bird.

Mandarin Oriental Doha

The Mandarin Oriental Doha is one of the most stylish and attractive hotels in Doha, and it can be found in the revitalised and sustainable cultural core of the city, Msheireb Downtown Doha. Its cobblestone streets sparkle in the bright sunlight. The famous David Collins Studio was responsible for the design of this hotel, which features 249 luxurious rooms, suites, and apartments that are thoughtfully dispersed around a climate-controlled square and shaded alleyways. The hotel is a seamless combination of Qatari legacy and storied luxury. The rooms are designed in an enfilade of gentle cream tones and heritage-rich accents, taking their cue from a typical Qatari house.

Alwadi Hotel Doha – MGallery

Doha's Mshreib Downtown neighbourhood is now home to a chic outpost of the MGallery boutique hotel chain, which just opened its doors there. The new five-star facility blends traditional Qatari hospitality with contemporary design, bringing the brand's characteristic cool, lifestyle attitude to the cultural core of the city. The hotel itself is a short walk away from attractions such as M7 and Souq Wafiq, and it provides visitors with large rooms and suites, some outstanding restaurants and bars, wellness facilities, and a rooftop pool with breathtaking views over low-rise Mshreib and the city.

The Four Seasons Hotel, located in Doha

The urban retreat that the Four Seasons offers in Qatar is just another example of how well-versed the company is in the art of offering premium hospitality. The Four Seasons Hotel Doha reopened in March 2020 after undergoing substantial renovations. The hotel's interior design has been completely overhauled, with Pierre-Yves Rochon, a renowned and award-winning interior designer, being responsible for the project. The remodeling incorporates aspects that are both classical and contemporary, as well as hints of Middle Eastern influences from the surrounding area.

St Regis Doha

The St. Regis Doha, which is located on the West Bay of Qatar's sophisticated capital city, Doha, is influenced by its surroundings. Throughout the property, design elements that make reference to the Arabian sands and historic city architecture can be found interspersed. Guests may anticipate checking into one of the hotel's 336 deluxe rooms or suites, each of which features enticing views of the sea and a continuation of the Arabian-inspired décor seen throughout the hotel. Gourmet eating is presented throughout an exceptional selection of 10 restaurants, giving a culinary story that takes diners through both regional flavors and cuisines from across the world, all prepared by chefs who are known on the worldwide stage.

W Doha

When you enter the fashionable world of W Doha, it is almost as if you are walking directly into a bustling location in New York City. The whimsical aesthetic that has been synonymous with the brand can be found throughout the whole property, which is located in the middle of Doha's West Bay. The W living room is W's re-imagining of the hotel lobby, and it has water elements, seating that is suspended from the ceiling, and contemporary hanging lanterns that are hand-blown. Guests are welcomed into an exceptional assortment of rooms and suites that are outfitted with contemporary conveniences and windows that go from floor to ceiling and make the most of the city or ocean views, respectively.

One of Ritz-finest Carlton's properties, the Sharq Village & Spa

Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton hotel, can be found along Qatar's golden shoreline and is regarded as one of the most excellent hotels in Doha for providing guests with a sense of seclusion and quiet. The hotel was modeled after an exquisite marble castle, and it offers a regal aesthetic that mixes classic Arabian aesthetics with modern-day pleasures. In addition to having its own private beach, magnificent villas, and an amazing spa, the property also has its own private beach.  The resort is also home to a spa, which offers massages, facials, and body treatments. Although it gives the impression of being in a secluded and luxury setting, it is conveniently located within walking distance of both the National Museum of Qatar and Souq Waqif.

Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl, Doha

Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl is a large luxury resort on its own hidden island that has a museum-worthy collection of over 3,000 sculptures, artworks, and ornate chandeliers. This resort offers a five-star environment in which guests may experience the luxuries that the city has to offer. The hotel's 281 rooms and suites feature a modern design throughout, and each one comes with a large balcony decorated in the Venetian style and offering stunning views over the Arabian Gulf and the Pearl-Doha. The rooms and suites also exude an Arabian and European sense of luxury.

Even if it just lasts a minute, time keeps moving forward. Although it has passed, its shadow still remains. This is also true for the landscape of the emirate, which is a stunning synthesis of the long-established traditions of the past and the modern ways of living. In spite of the fact that Qatari culture has a nomadic heritage and maintains customs that date back centuries, such as hand-weaving and falconry, modernity permeates many aspects of everyday life in Qatar. It is a country that is enthralling in both beauty and vastness, and it wonderfully balances its historic history with its optimistic future.

Real estate prices in Qatar rise 2.6% in the first quarter, supported by the World Cup

The real estate price index in Qatar increased during the first quarter of 2022 by 2.64% on an annual basis, supported by the increase in demand for housing units with the approach of the FIFA World Cup at the end of this year.

The first three months of this year witnessed a rise in residential real estate prices and an increase in rental values ​​in a number of areas within the capital, Doha, by up to 10%, in parallel with the economic recovery and the receding of the economic repercussions of the Corona pandemic, an increase in employment, and an increase in the population to 2.8 million people.

Rental values ​​in Qatar are expected to rise during the coming months of November and December to record levels in light of limited supply and increased demand resulting from Doha receiving 1.2 million visitors to follow the FIFA World Cup.

The total real estate financing in Qatar at the end of last March amounted to about 161 billion riyals, which represents 15% of the total domestic credit of about 1.1 trillion riyals.

Countdown clock for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️
Celebrating one year to go until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️ kicks off, the official countdown clock has been revealed on November 21, 2021. Today, this watch stands tall in Al-Shuyoukh Hall, Doha Corniche, to count the days that separate us all from the historic championship.

Families and friends in Qatar can now visit the countdown clock to contemplate its splendor and the magical view of the Doha Towers on the horizon.

Fans from all over the world can also be a part of the countdown by sharing their aspirations for the FIFA World Cup 2022™️ with us on social media, where their posts will be displayed directly on the digital clock screen.

All you have to do is upload photos or messages to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and use the hashtag #WorldCup and #Qatar 2022.

And that's not all, when you visit the countdown clock website on the Corniche, you will see the flags of the qualified teams for Qatar 2022™️ flying high, waiting for the other teams to qualify. It's another opportunity to take souvenir photos.

Areas for owning real estate for non-Qataris
Earlier this month, a decision was issued regarding Law No. 16 of 2018 regulating non-Qatari ownership of real estate in Qatar. This decision is a reflection of the future vision of the State of Qatar and its promotion of the idea of ​​coexistence between different nationalities in the country, as this aspect forms part of the Qatar National Vision 2030.

This law states that non-Qatari people can now own and use real estate in different regions, provided that they first meet the conditions of the Council of Ministers based on the proposal of the Committee to Regulate Non-Qatari Ownership and Use of Real Estate.
Under this decision, both shops and land are now available for purchase by non-Qataris, which is a wonderful move that will certainly revitalize the Qatari economy. The freehold areas include West Bay (Legtaifiya), The Pearl, Al Khor Resort, Al Qassar (administrative region), Al Dafna (administrative region), Onaizah (administrative region), Lusail, Kharaij, Jabal Thalib, and Rawdat Al Jahaniya (investment area).
As for the areas that have been declared freehold for a period of 99 years, they are Musheireb, Fereej Abdul Aziz, New Doha, Old Ghanim, Riffa, Old Al Hitmi, Salta, Fereej Bin Mahmoud 22, Fereej Bin Mahmoud 23, Rawdat Al Khail, Mansoura and Fereej Bin Dirham. Najma, Umm Ghuwailina, Al-Khalifaat, Al-Sad, Al-Mirqab Al-Jadeed, Fareej Al-Nasr, and the Airport area.

In the past few years, with the urban renaissance witnessed by the real estate market and the entry of new buildings and projects for use, the supply exceeded the demand in different categories of buildings, especially administrative buildings, as the surplus in administrative buildings currently needs more than five years to be absorbed through supply and demand in these Category.
Moreover, during those past years, there was an oversupply of housing units, whether apartments or villas, which led to a decline in rental returns over the past years of 30% or slightly more than the peak prices reached at the beginning of 2015. After that, the decline in the administrative buildings began first, then followed by the rental prices of residential villas, and then the decline in apartment rents, and the real estate market became a tenants market where the tenant became in a negotiating position stronger than the owner, and we started seeing offers from a month or two ago and even three for free , and perhaps even more so in the administrative sector, in addition to the drop in rental prices.
From the point of view of the consumer, this is a good reality because it provides him with a valuable amount of his income, and gives him better options in terms of location, area and condition of the building.
We have seen a decrease in the growth of the Consumer Price Index in the State of Qatar from 2016 to 2020, because the percentage of spending on housing determines the growth of this indicator.
The decline in rental income has led to a decline in land prices in most parts of the country in varying proportions according to their locations and uses.

Real estate prices in the Qatari city of Lusail witnessed a remarkable increase during the last quarter of last year and the beginning of the new year, including residential and administrative units, rent and ownership.
According to the expectations of real estate experts, prices will continue to increase during the coming period, for several reasons, the most important of which is that Lusail is one of the modern areas in Qatar that were included in Qatari Cabinet Resolution No. 28 of 2020, and it is permissible to own and use real estate for non-Qataris, and it is one of the areas Included in freehold ownership, in addition to other areas such as West Bay (Legtaifiya), The Pearl, Al Dafna, Al Khor Resort, Onaizah (administrative region), Al Kharaij, and Jabal Fox.

The completion of a number of real estate and service projects in the city during the current year will push prices further up.

integrated city
Lusail is an integrated city, which was built in recent years and includes dozens of hotels, administrative units, ministries headquarters, economic and financial institutions, and banks. It was planned to accommodate approximately 200,000 people. Its planning includes many entertainment venues, medical, sports, marketing, commercial and administrative facilities. It is located north of Doha, next to an island The Pearl, divided into four islands and 19 districts.

Expanding the circle of foreign ownership revives Qatar's real estate
Among its most prominent landmarks is Lusail Stadium, which will host many matches of the 2022 World Cup. Lusail includes Qetaifan Island, which is part of the mainland of Qatar, and a waterway has been established in it, making it part of the Arabian Gulf and Lusail, with many recreational areas. This is in addition to Seif Lusail, a place that contains various tourist and entertainment facilities, such as cafes, commercial markets, and places of recreation with various tools and equipment.

attractions
Regarding the future prices of real estate units in Lusail during the coming period, Khalifa bin Khamis Al-Maslamani, a real estate expert and appraiser approved by the Supreme Judicial Council and Banks, said: "The city of Lusail and its neighboring areas such as The Pearl and West Bay are considered to be among the areas that attract investors because of their unique advantages. And in light of the decisions and laws that allow foreigners to own and enjoy the right to benefit in that area, it is expected that prices will continue to rise during the current year.”