According to the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, the name "Doha" originated from the Arabic term "dohat", which means "roundness".

Starting with remodeling the old complex of the Old Amiri Palace, Plant then initiated the construction of a seaside road about a half-mile in length which opened up and made accessible the half dozen jetties along Doha's most built-up section.

[6] In 1981, an extensive survey of plants in Doha revealed that the total cultivated area was approximately 265,650 square meters.

[11] The government spent an exorbitant amount of money on buying back land from tribal landowners in the city.

Between 1975 and 1985, approximately QAR 4 billion was spent on the process, resulting in an increase of 3.1 square kilometers in the developed area of downtown Doha.

[12] By 1986, Doha's total cultivated land area had increased to 1,002,364 square meters, spread across 180 agricultural projects throughout the city.

[4] Comprising the majority of Qatar's residential, financial and administrative centers, the Doha Metropolitan Area hosts over 80% of the country's inhabitants.

[18] In the northern region of Doha, developments such as the Katara Cultural Village and The Pearl Island, which is projected to house as many as 45,000 residents, can be found.

Towards the center of the municipality is the Amiri Diwan, Souq Waqif, the Doha Corniche and the historic quarters.

Three hospitals and a research center were planned to be hosted within this 227,000 square meter (56 acre) complex at a cost of over QR 2.1 billion.