Properties advertised as semi-furnished or partly furnished come with a few furnishings. In Qatar when a property is advertised as semi-furnished or partly furnished this usually means that there are some appliances in the kitchen and sometimes fitted air conditioning units or fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms. This type of home is useful for those not wishing to spend on large kitchen appliances or "white goods" as they are otherwise known. These are typically, items that are somewhat costly to buy and also may require maintenance or a warranty, so it is definitely an added convenience to have peace of mind knowing that if your kitchen appliances ever have a problem, they will be taken care of by the landlord. This convenience is factored in the monthly rental price and semi-furnished or partly furnished homes do cost more to rent, which is expected for the reasons explained.
Al Shahaniya is bordered with the Al Khor municipality to the north, the Umm Salal municipality to the east and Al Rayyan municipality to its south. Formerly, Al Shahaniya was part of the Al Rayyan municipality but was later made independent. It is known for its large plains and sunken land-surfaces. The majority of activity associated with camel racing and oryx breeding in Qatar takes place in Al Shahaniya.
The south of Al Shahaniya is scarce in agricultural land due to harsh dessert conditions and the lack of groundwater. Its largest city is Dukhan, located on the far west coast which is considered the most important western city in Qatar. The industrial city of Umm Bab lies south of Dukhan and is home to the first non-oil related industry, a cement processing facility which began operating more than 50 years ago. Dukhan Road is the main road serving the municipality and is a highway which runs all the way from Dukhan to the capital Doha.
Al Shahaniya City is home to the public defence complex. The Shahaniya Services Centre which manages passports and travel documents and the Shahaniya Civil Defence Centre are located in the city.