Living in The Pearl
Island living with marinas, cafés and sea views. A man-made island off the Lusail coast, built around marinas and waterfront promenades. Districts include Porto Arabia, Viva Bahriya, Qanat Quartier, Medina Centrale and the Giardino villas. Mostly apartments and townhouses, one of the main areas where expats can buy freehold.
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Typical rents in The Pearl
| Home | Typical asking rent |
|---|---|
| Studio apartment | QAR 6,000 a month |
| 1-bed apartment | QAR 8,000 a month |
| 2-bed apartment | QAR 11,000 a month |
| 3-bed apartment | QAR 15,000 a month |
| 4-bed villa | QAR 23,000 a month |
| 5-bed villa | QAR 29,930 a month |
Highlights
- Waterfront promenades and marinas
- Restaurants and cafés on Medina Centrale and Porto Arabia
- Freehold area: expats can buy here
Good to know
- Walkable, lively waterfront
- Wide choice of furnished apartments
- Strong resale and rental demand
Watch out for
- Bridge traffic at peak hours
- No metro station on the island
- Higher service charges than the mainland
For families
Popular with families who want apartments with pools and promenades; villas and townhouses in Giardino and Viva Bahriya chalets. Most schools are a drive away on the mainland.
For singles
Very popular with young professionals: studios and one-beds, cafés, gyms and a social waterfront.
Getting around
No metro on the island; Legtaifiya (Red Line) and the Lusail tram are a short drive.
Commute by car
| West Bay towers | about 15 min |
| Lusail Marina | about 9 min |
| Education City | about 29 min |
| Hamad International Airport | about 28 min |
| Msheireb Downtown | about 23 min |
| Hamad Medical City | about 23 min |
| Industrial Area | about 50 min |
Estimated from distance at typical speeds, without traffic.
Buildings and communities
- East Porto Drive (121 listings)
- West Porto Drive (111 listings)
- Floresta Gardens (77 listings)
- Viva West (70 listings)
- Porto Arabia (41 listings)
- Giardino Gardens (37 listings)
- La Plage South (35 listings)
- Viva East (32 listings)
- Porto Arabia Townhouses (31 listings)
- Crystal Residence (29 listings)
- Viva Bahriyah (28 listings)
- Giardino Apartments (25 listings)