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Al Rayyan

About Al Rayyan

Al Rayyan is Qatar’s third-largest municipality; it has a city of the same name that serves as the main settlement. Al Rayyan City sits in the eastern part and forms a segment of Doha Metropolitan Area.


The largest population center outside Doha itself is found within Al Rayyan and its surrounding suburbs. Its location directly east of Doha proper adds more significance to this area. It spans all districts in the farthest eastern section of the municipality, while on its western edge is where Al Majd Highway cuts through.


Notably, this city was one of the venues that hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup events.


Several districts are part of Al Rayyan City such as Abu Hamour, Al Aziziya, Al Gharrafa, Al Luqta, Al Waab, and Muaither.


Al Rayyan is split into Old Al Rayyan (Al Rayyan Al Qadeem) in the north, and New Al Rayyan (Al Rayyan Al Jadeed) in the south, though both areas are connected.


Education City, Qatar’s biggest learning hub filled with universities, is located in Al Rayyan. Other key attractions here are Aspire Zone, Al Wajbah Fort, and Villagio Mall.

Properties in Al Rayyan

There’s a wide variety of apartments and villas for rent in Al Rayyan. Villas range anywhere from 3 to 6 bedroom homes, with many having backyards and private swimming pools.


Meanwhile the apartments for rent in Al Rayyan range from studios to 3 bedroom units. 


Moreover, Al Rayyan is home to various compounds which offer villas and apartments. These compounds provide a community-centric lifestyle filled with amenities like swimming pools, gyms, green spaces and playgrounds.

Metro Stations in Al Rayyan

Old Al Rayyan has access to multiple metro stations on the Doha Metro Green Line:

  • Al Rayyan Al Qadeem Station 
  • Education City Station
  • Al Shaqab Station
  • Qatar National Library Station

Price Insights

Average prices

TypeAvg. Price (QAR/month)
1 Bedroom4,000
2 Bedrooms6,000
3 Bedrooms9,000

The data displayed is based on Property Finder’s last 12 months listing data.

Frequently asked questions

New Al Rayyan had large villas inhabited by the royal family, while Old Al Rayyan had traditional houses and villages. Old Al Rayyan received its name because of the traditional-style homes that were there, while New Al Rayyan has its name because that’s where the modern villas are.

Al Rayyan Municipality covers a total of 2,450 square kilometers.

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