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.
New Salata, also known as As Salatah Al Jadidah, is a district in the municipality of Doha. It was founded by the Al-Sulaiti tribe, the inhabitants of Doha's coastal As Salatah district who moved to the west of Doha in 1970s. During that time, the area was uninhabited and undeveloped; located just outside city boundaries. It was built up over the years and connected to Doha's main districts through the C-Ring Road.
The district has great road links and the major roads that run through it are Salwa Road (Q5), C-Ring Road, D-Ring Road, Ali Bin Abi Taleb Street, and Rawdat Al Khail Street. There are many local schools in the district and the New Salata Park spanning over 7,000 square metres which serve the residents of the community. The Al Arabi multi-sports club is located in the district and the Grand Hamad Stadium on its grounds is also home ground to Al Arabi Football Club, one of the most prominent Qatari Football clubs. There is a good selection of both apartments and villas to rent in New Salata ranging from studio apartments for bachelors to large standalone villas for families.