[1] Since the 21st century, the district has witnessed massive development, resulting in the addition of thousands of residential units and a skyline dominated by Western-style high rises.

[1] A plant known locally as sadd which is noted for thriving in Qatar's eastern section, particularly on the coast, gave the district its name.

[6] Mowasalat is the official transport company in Qatar and serves the community through its operation of public bus routes.

Route 32 has stops at Al Sadd and Villaggio Mall and a terminus on Street 1 in the Industrial Area, running at a frequency of every 20 minutes on all days of the week.

[7][8] Doha Metro's Gold Line, which officially opened on 21 November 2019,[9] runs through Al Sadd in an east-to-west direction.

[18] As part of the QNMP's Urban Centre plan, which aims to implement development strategies in 28 central hubs that will serve their surrounding communities, Al Sadd has been designated a Town Centre, which is the third-highest designation.