He designed and oversaw the construction of the town after he had decided to refurbish the Barzan Towers to serve as his winter residence as well as an outpost to scout for incoming Ottoman troops.

[16] The Darb Al Saai festival, organized by Qatar's Ministry of Culture, is held annually in early December in Umm Salal Mohammed.

Workshops offer hands-on experiences in wool weaving, tent fabric-making, bird photography, and creative activities for all ages.

[18] Spanning a 150,000 square-meter area in Umm Salal Mohammed as of 2022, the venue's unique design blends traditional Qatari architecture with modern elements.

[19] Several commercial establishments are found at Darb Al Saai Market, all with traditional names and selling local souvenirs, clothing and cuisine, including several cafés offering Arabic coffee.

[21] Delta Doha Corporation, an oilfield equipment designer and manufacturer, was founded in the town in 1995 with its initial facilities being situated on a 9,000 m² plot of land.

It has played an important role in Qatar's preparations to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, growing the turf and trees required for stadia and their surrounding areas.

[26] The existing site of the proposed Town Centre is largely undeveloped and situated between two metro stations on Al Shamal Highway.