Doha
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Overview
Annual Rev
QR82.8k
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 2•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 QR7••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
17 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
QR154
12 mo avg
↓31%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Doha market data as of June 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | 26 (34%) | +QAR 65,058 (+55%) | QAR 183,488 | QAR 118,431 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (9.9 nights)
Studio (6.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (1.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (QAR 450)
4+ bedrooms (QAR 150)
1 bedroom (QAR 45)
2 bedrooms (QAR 30)
Studio (QAR 28)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (76%)
Independent hosts (24%)
As of June 2026, Doha, Al Wakrah, Lusail have 258 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 14% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Doha generates QAR49K per year. High-performing properties earn QAR178K/year, while low-performing properties earn QAR15K/year. This massive revenue variance suggests a market where top-tier listings capture disproportionate demand, as total supply contracts while overall revenue remains relatively stable.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Doha. Average annual revenue is QAR49K with 16% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to QAR178K/year. The low average occupancy level highlights a challenging environment where profitability is heavily concentrated among the top-performing assets rather than the market average.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Doha is 16%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of QAR806, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of QAR113 per day.
3-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Doha, with annual revenue of QAR142K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Doha market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Doha area. Doha: Lenient. No specific STR regulations. Tourism Authority hotel classification may apply for commercial operations. Minimal enforcement, many operate informally. Al Wakrah: Lenient. Falls under general Qatar regulations. No dedicated STR framework. Light oversight, hosts operate with minimal restrictions. Lusail: Moderate. Property registration required, some buildings restrict STRs via management rules. Selective enforcement in newer developments. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Doha Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 14% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 5%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The synchronized decline in both supply and revenue metrics suggests the market is naturally pruning underperforming inventory in response to softer demand.
Launch around August, 2-3 months before peak winter season (November peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 62% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (July-April) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Doha listings include: Kitchen (100%), Air Conditioning (98%), Tv (98%), Washing Machine (94%), Pool (92%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Parking, Bbq, Pets Allowed, with Parking properties earning approximately 49% more (QAR190K/year vs QAR128K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Doha over the last 12 months: May: QAR2K, June: QAR2K, July: QAR2K, August: QAR2K, September: QAR2K, October: QAR3K, November: QAR8K, December: QAR8K, January: QAR6K, February: QAR3K, March: QAR2K, April: QAR1K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Doha is QAR806, up 8% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average QAR619/night, 2-bedroom properties average QAR799/night, 3-bedroom properties average QAR2K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average QAR2K/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in April.
Guests in Doha book an average of 18 days in advance, down 22% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 16 days, 2-bedroom: 21 days, 3-bedroom: 15 days, 4+ bedroom: 15 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Doha Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 14%, revenue per listing decreased 5%, occupancy fell 3%, average nightly rates increased 8%, and lead time decreased 22%. These shifting metrics point to a market favoring shorter-notice bookings despite higher pricing structures.
In Doha, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 6% higher occupancy than weekdays.