West Bay Waterfront Project Advances with RFP Stage 1

Qatar Tourism, in partnerships with the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), announces the launch

of the Request for Proposals (RFP) – Stage 1 for the West Bay Beaches and Al Safliya Island

Development Project.

Issued under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model and structured as a Design, Build,

Finance, Operate, Maintain and Transfer (DBFOMT) scheme, the project will transform Doha’s

West Bay beaches and Al Safliya Island into a cohesive waterfront destination with eco-tourism

initiatives, waterfront leisure spaces, dining, and recreational offerings.

Through RFP Stage 1, Qatar Tourism and Ashghal invite qualified Qatari, regional, and

international developers and consortia with proven expertise to submit proposals. The objective

of this stage is to gather design ideas and pre-qualify bidders capable of delivering the project to

international standards. Pre-qualified companies will subsequently be invited to participate in

RFP Stage 2.

The West Bay Waterfront Project is an integral part of Qatar Tourism’s Asset Masterplan, which

is a strategic initiative aimed at transforming Qatar into a world-class tourist destination by

investing in infrastructure, cultural attractions, and leisure experiences aligned with the Qatar

National Vision 2030. By investing and delivering world-class infrastructure and tourism

facilities, the project will enhance the visitor experience and position Qatar as a leading global

destination for cultural, leisure, and family-friendly tourism.

Ashghal has published the RFP Stage 1 documentation, which includes detailing the full scope

of design, construction, financing, operations and subsequent handover transfer to the

contracting Authority. Proposals must be submitted no later than Sunday, November 2, 2025, at

13:00 (Doha local time).