# Doha Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Doha Class A rent is QAR 1,900/sqm/yr · ≈ $48.5 PSF/yr USD ($49 USD), typical term 5 years, 6 months free.

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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: QAR 1,900/sqm/yr · ≈ $48.5 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 5 years.
- Typical rent-free: 6 months.
- Vacancy: 16.4%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Doha
- **country**: Qatar
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: QAR 1,900/sqm/yr · ≈ $48.5 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $49/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 16.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.8%

## FAQ
### What is QFC?
Qatar Financial Centre is a separate tax and legal jurisdiction within Qatar offering a 10% tax rate, English common law structure, and 100% foreign ownership. Material for international financial services tenants.

### How significant is QatarEnergy?
Critically material. QatarEnergy (formerly Qatar Petroleum) is the world's largest LNG producer and anchors deep Class A demand across West Bay and the Mesaieed industrial belt.

### What is the post-World Cup supply context?
Major Class A delivery for World Cup 2022 (and adjacent commercial activity) elevated headline vacancy. Absorption recovery is gradual through 2025-2027.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/doha/faq), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.