Living in Msheireb
Old Doha reborn: Msheireb Downtown and Souq Waqif. The historic centre, rebuilt as Msheireb Downtown next to Souq Waqif, with apartments, offices, museums and cafés. Older streets of Al Ghanim and Al Mirqab are nearby.
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Families4.1 / 10
Singles9.3 / 10
Couples6.7 / 10
Investors2.4 / 10
Typical rents in Msheireb
| Home | Typical asking rent |
|---|---|
| Studio apartment | QAR 3,500 a month |
| 1-bed apartment | QAR 4,750 a month |
| 2-bed apartment | QAR 6,000 a month |
| 3-bed apartment | QAR 6,750 a month |
Highlights
- Msheireb metro, the network's central hub
- Souq Waqif and the Corniche on foot
- Smart, walkable streets
Good to know
- Best metro access in Doha
- Cultural life and dining
- Car-optional living
Watch out for
- Busy, touristy at weekends
- Limited parking
- Few villas
For families
Fine for small families in apartments; few gardens.
For singles
Excellent for car-free professionals who want the city on foot.
Getting around
Msheireb station, where the Red, Green and Gold Lines meet.
Commute by car
| West Bay towers | about 12 min |
| Lusail Marina | about 25 min |
| Education City | about 22 min |
| Hamad International Airport | about 20 min |
| Msheireb Downtown | about 4 min |
| Hamad Medical City | about 9 min |
| Industrial Area | about 33 min |
Estimated from distance at typical speeds, without traffic.
Buildings and communities
- Old Al Ghanim (7 listings)
- Mirqab Mall (5 listings)
- Msheireb Galleria (4 listings)
- New Al Ghanim (4 listings)