Properties for Sale in Al Shamal Municipality
363 Properties for Sale in Al Shamal Municipality
The Cheapest Land and Villas in Qatar
Al Shamal Municipality is located at the northern tip of Qatar, about 100 kilometers from Doha, and it has the lowest property prices anywhere on Arady. There are about 365 properties for sale in Al Shamal Municipality at any one time, most of which (around 290) are residential plots, with around 65 villas. These properties are in three towns, Al Ruwais (about 215 properties for sale), Abu Dhalouf (about 130) and Madinat Ash Shamal (about 20), the administrative center of the municipality. Buyers of properties in Al Shamal Municipality are mainly Qatari families with roots in the north, and investors looking for large plots of land at low entry prices.
Residential land for sale in Al Shamal Municipality is usually listed at around QAR 150 - 180 per square foot, which is less than half the price in Al Wakra and a third of the price in Al Daayen, and prices are very similar in Al Ruwais and Abu Dhalouf. Plots are generally quite large (typically 570 - 1,100 m²), and are usually listed for QAR 0.95 - 2 million, although there are also many plots for sale in Al Shamal Municipality for under QAR 1 million. Most villas for sale in Al Shamal Municipality are listed for between QAR 1.8 and QAR 2.5 million, and tend to be six bedroom houses in Al Ruwais and four bedroom houses in Abu Dhalouf, on plots of around 520 - 800 m². The land for sale in Al Shamal Municipality page lists plots only, and the Arady Property Prices map has up to date property prices in Al Shamal Municipality.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest land in Qatar?
Al Ruwais and Abu Dhalouf in Al Shamal Municipality are usually the cheapest, with residential plots typically listed for QAR 150 - 180 per square foot, and 550 - 650 m² plots available for under QAR 1 million. No other municipality on Arady is comparable.
How far is Al Ruwais from Doha?
Al Ruwais is located about 100 kilometers from Doha, along the Al Shamal road, and the drive time is around 75 - 90 minutes. Al Khor is about halfway to Al Ruwais, and Madinat Ash Shamal is just a few minutes before reaching Al Ruwais.
Can non-Qataris buy property in Al Shamal Municipality?
No. There are no freehold or usufruct areas in Al Shamal Municipality, meaning that only Qataris can purchase plots and villas here. The Arady guide to where foreigners can buy property in Qatar lists the areas that are open.