Properties advertised as unfurnished come with no furnishings. This differs from some other countries where unfurnished relates specifically to "furniture" only like beds, sofas, dining table etc. In Qatar when a property advert is listed as unfurnished this means that there are no appliances in the kitchen (only fitted kitchen cabinetry), or air conditioning units fixed and sometimes there are no fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms. It is important to consider this when searching for a home as these are costs that must be taken into consideration when budgeting for rental accommodation. Although the monthly rental on unfurnished properties often cheaper than properties with furnishings, once the cost of furniture is factored in, one can sometimes end up paying more overall per month. 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 families prefer to buy their own furniture that meets their needs and suits their taste or when they move to Qatar, they may be moving permanently in which case they may decide to bring their furniture with them. Sometimes properties are advertised as unfurnished but for an increased monthly rental the landlord or real estate company is prepared to provide furniture. One thing to bear in mind is that if an unfurnished property is rented and furniture is bought, once the rental duration comes to an end the furniture will be an extra thing to take care of that one would not have to worry about otherwise, so this may not be the most ideal option for rentals of short or unknown duration.
Izghawa is a district on the border between the two municipalities of Umm Salal and Al Rayyan and as a result it is part of two zones of Qatar, the west section is in zone 71 (Umm Salal) and east is in zone 51 (Al Rayyan). The district is predominantly a mixture of urban settlements, mainly in the Al Rayan portion and the rest is either undeveloped, farm land or part of Wadi Izghawa Al Gharbi (West Izghawa Valley), a valley. A beautifully landscaped and well-tended green space has been provided for residents by way of Izghawa Family Park, which also has a mosque, a children's play area, a volleyball court and a basketball court. The park is home to The Centre for the Empowerment and Care of Older Persons, which was initiated to provide services to over 60s within the community. Izghawa Metro Station is currently under construction, and will be part of Doha Metro's Green Line once complete.
The area is served by several bus routes and has good road links with the Doha expressway otherwise known as the Al Shamal Road (Q1) running along the eastern border of the district. There are both international school and local schools that serve the area for all ages and as usual there are supermarkets and plenty of shops and businesses for the needs of the local community. Izghawa is great for families and there are plenty of residential compounds with larger villas and facilities to rent, it is also possible to find apartments for rent in Izghawa too.