[4] The town lies roughly 30 km north-west of the Al-Shahaniya Exit of Dukhan Highway.

It has been designated a District Centre for Al-Shahaniya Municipality, meaning that it is being developed to serve the needs of nearby communities, such as Al Suwaihliya.

Lorimer's 1908 publication Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, he makes mention of "Jimalīyah" as a nomadic outpost situated "16 miles east-north-east of the foot of Doḩat Faishshākh".

[10] In 1983–84, Al Jemailiya was included as part of a major project by the Ministry of Public Works valued at QAR 535 million to develop sewage infrastructure in the country's rural settlements.

The area to the southeast of Al Jemailiya is notable for having some of the highest elevations in this part of Qatar.

[17] The following table is a breakdown of registered live births by nationality and sex for Al Jemailiya.

The roof covering the prayer areas was constructed using plaited reed mats overlain with a mixture of mud and straw.

The mosque has undergone a number of renovations in its history, resulting in its roof being overlain with corrugated metal and concrete block pathways being created for the open prayer area.

Among the activities it organizes are Quran recitation, educational seminars and lectures, courses in information technology, and artistic pursuits such as painting classes and theatrical productions.

It offers association football facilities and exercise equipment, and occasionally organizes and hosts local sports tournaments.

[22] As part of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment's Al Azab program to help improve the healthcare for livestock, a modern veterinary clinic was opened in the town.