Properties advertised as fully furnished come with most or even all the furnishings that one would typically require in their home. This includes all the large kitchen appliances like cooker, fridge-freezer, oven, microwave etc. Some properties even provide smaller kitchen appliances like a kettle and toaster etc. The bedrooms would have wardrobes, beds with mattresses, dressing tables etc. and the living areas would have furniture like sofas, dining table and chairs, television, etc. In some cases, fully-furnished homes are also dressed with wall hangings, frames, mirrors etc, so that the home is ready to move into with little else being required to start living in straight away. This is a great convenience for many, especially those who are staying for a limited time or their tenure here in Qatar has not yet been fixed and their long-term situation is unknown.
The monthly rental on fully furnished properties as would be expected is more than other options where some or no furnishings are included and once the cost of furniture is factored in, one could end up saving overall as there are no extra costs to include. Of course, there are many things one must take into account like the duration of the tenancy, the condition of the furniture and the difference in the monthly/annual rental price.
Sometimes properties are advertised as fully furnished but if one really likes the property and has their own furniture etc., it is possible to try and negotiate a reduction in the monthly rental with the landlord or real estate company. The greatest convenience is that with a fully furnished property, once the rental duration comes to an end, there is no furniture to worry about when moving out and it is a lot easier to relocate.
Al Wakra is a municipality located in the southeast of Qatar. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Wakar" which roughly translates to "bird's nest" and was named as such after a hill in close proximity that flocks of birds would build their nests on. The capital of Al Wakra is Al Wakra City. It is bordered to the north by Doha and Al Rayyan which then further borders it to the west too. The area is characterised by its sand dunes and higher elevations above sea level as opposed to the north or Qatar. The Naqiyan Hill Range dominates the southern quarter of the municipality in Khawr al Udeid which is Qatar's largest nature reserve and recognised by UNESCO and may be better known by its English name of "Inland Sea".
Al Wakra is the home of Hamad Port, Qatar's main commercial seaport, replacing Doha port in December 2016 and is located near Al Mesaieed. Qatar's most important power stations and desalination plants are also located here.
Al Wakra hospital is the largest in Qatar and was established in 2012 in Al Wakra City serving the southern region of the country. The area also has several international schools and good transport links making it popular with renters looking for affordable housing outside the capital. In recent years many real estate companies have focused their efforts in developing affordable family housing in the municipality. Numerous compounds can be found offering apartments and villas for rent in Al Wakra combining both comfort and modern facilities suited to families and couples looking for cheaper rental homes in Qatar.