2 2 schools$2,750/mo avg rentVery Large expat community
The area flanking Aspire Park and Khalifa Stadium is one of Doha's most sought-after family corridors, combining green space with dense international school access.
5/5
Safety
5/5
Family Friendly
4/5
Quality of Life
4/5
Expat Friendly
4/5
Healthcare
Very Large
Expat Community
14-42°C
Temp Range
Very High
English Level
☀️ Climate & Weather
Monthly temperatures, rainfall, and sea conditions
44°C
Hottest (Aug)
13°C
Coolest (Jan)
28
Sunny days/mo avg
59mm
Annual rainfall
Avg highAvg lowSea tempRainfall
22°
🌊 Jan
22°
🌊 Feb
24°
🌊 Mar
27°
🌊 Apr
31°
🌊 May
33°
🌊 Jun
35°
🌊 Jul
35°
🌊 Aug
33°
🌊 Sep
30°
🌊 Oct
26°
🌊 Nov
23°
🌊 Dec
💰 Cost of Living
Monthly family budget estimates (USD)
At a Glance
$2,750
Avg. rent /mo
$8.00
Budget meal
$38
Mid-range dinner (2 ppl)
Dining & Drinks
Cappuccino$5.00
Domestic beer$0.00
Imported beer$0.00
Water (1.5L)$0.60
Groceries
Loaf of bread$1.20
Milk (1L)$2.20
Dozen eggs$2.50
Chicken (1 kg)$5.50
Transport
Taxi flag-drop$1.50
Taxi per km$1.10
Monthly transit pass$27
Gasoline (per liter)$0.38
Monthly Bills
Internet$55 /mo
Utilities (avg.)$180 /mo
Gym membership$80 /mo
Domestic help$350 /mo
Preschool / nursery$1,400 /mo
Comfortable
Aspire Zone serviced apartment, single professional
$5,500/mo
Rent$3,000
Groceries$350
Lifestyle & leisure$350
Transport$150
Utilities$200
Dining out$300
Healthcare$100
School fees (per child)$900
Established
Family apartment or townhouse, two incomes, international school
$10,000/mo
Rent$4,500
Groceries$600
Lifestyle & leisure$650
Transport$300
Utilities$280
Dining out$600
Healthcare$200
School fees (per child)$2,500
Domestic help$350
Premium
Premium apartment, full Aspire membership, premium school
$15,000/mo
Rent$7,000
Groceries$900
Lifestyle & leisure$1,000
Transport$500
Utilities$350
Dining out$1,000
Healthcare$400
School fees (per child)$3,500
Domestic help$350
Aspire Zone is a purpose-built sports and residential campus. Accommodation options are limited and primarily target athletes, sports staff, and high-earning professionals affiliated with Aspire Academy or the surrounding institutions.
🌬️ Air Quality
Average monthly AQI (US EPA scale)
68Jan
72Feb
85Mar
95Apr
110May
120Jun
115Jul
112Aug
105Sep
90Oct
75Nov
65Dec
Good (0–50)Moderate (51–100)USG (101–150)Unhealthy (151+)
Yearly average AQI is 93. Best air quality Jan–Dec (best: Dec at 65). May–Sep air quality worsens due to heat, humidity, and dust (peak: Jun at 120). Families with children who have asthma or respiratory conditions should plan indoor activities during summer months.
👥 Demographics
90%
Expat Population
high
Income Level
~8,000
Population
Nationalities
Western (UK/US/Aus/EU)45%
Arab (non-Qatari)20%
Indian15%
Qatari10%
Other10%
Languages Spoken
English60%
Arabic22%
🏘️ Community & Culture
Home of Aspire Academy (elite sports)Khalifa Stadium (FIFA World Cup venue)Overwhelmingly expat, fitness-orientedSelf-contained campus lifestyle
A Campus Built for Champions
🌳 Parks & Recreation
88-hectare Aspire Park on doorstepOlympic swimming pool and athletics trackIce rink and climbing wall on siteOoredoo Marathon route passes through
Qatar's Premier Recreation Destination
🚗 Getting Around
Most walkable campus in QatarSport City Metro (Red Line) adjacent20 min to Hamad AirportInternal shuttle between campus buildings
Campus-First Mobility
🛒 Daily Life
SportsMed clinic — among best in Middle EastOn-site supermarket and pharmacyHotels provide dining varietyHigh security and campus management
A Self-Sufficient Campus
📝 Living with the Climate
Park creates cooling microclimateIndoor tracks for summer trainingJanuary marathon in ideal conditionsOutdoor activity possible Oct–May
