The 2012 Qatar Total Open was a professional women's tennis tournament played on hard courts.

It took place at International Tennis and Squash complex in Doha, Qatar between 13 and 19 February 2012.

It was upgraded from a Premier event to a Premier 5 event.

Victoria Azarenka won the singles title.

Victoria Azarenka defeated Samantha Stosur, 6–1, 6–2 Liezel Huber / Lisa Raymond defeated Raquel Kops-Jones / Abigail Spears, 6–3, 6–1 The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw: The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: The following pair received wildcard into the doubles main draw: