West Walk

What West Walk does

West Walk Real Estate Development Company is a privately held Qatari real estate developer that operates an integrated, fully air-conditioned lifestyle destination in the Al Waab district of Doha, near the Aspire Zone. The asset combines multiple revenue-generating components within a single walkable urban boulevard: furnished residential apartments ranging from 1 BHK to 4 BHK duplex units; the 265-room Grand Palace Resort hotel operated by Retaj Hotels across 9,856 sqm; commercial office space leased to professionals and businesses; and a curated retail and F&B offering of more than 20 brands (including Sasso, Meat Moot, Al Jazeera, NOIR, Lily, Piccolo, and others). Supporting amenities include a 24/7 gym, gaming lounge, prayer rooms, underground parking, and 24-hour security.

The company monetizes through five primary streams: retail and restaurant leasing, residential apartment rentals priced in Qatari Riyal from 6,900 to 13,400 per month, hotel operations, commercial office leasing, and event hosting (car shows, real estate exhibitions, brand launches). Distribution is omnichannel in a low-tech sense — on-site sales center, hotline (800-2010), website inquiry forms, hotel reservation portal, and active organic social presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. The target segments are Doha residents and professionals (primary), real estate investors, business operators and retailers, and tourists and families.

The company is a subsidiary of Al Wessil Holding, a Qatari investment holding company with interests in real estate, investment, and energy. Leadership is led by CEO Hesham Ismail (also Vice Chairman and CEO of Al Wessil Holding, Chairman of Uranus Real Estate Development, and Co-founder of Gulf Islamic Investments) and Deputy CEO Omar Qaisi Utrilla. The development is positioned as Doha's newest fully integrated community targeting fragmented lifestyle needs by co-locating living, working, dining, hospitality, and entertainment in a single climate-controlled venue.

Name

West Walk

Legal name

West Walk Real Estate Development Company

Website

https://westwalk.qa

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mixed-Use Lifestyle Real Estate Development

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Suburban Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urban & City Homes (THAMAAAH), Furnished Corporate Apartments (Urban, Mid-Rise) (THAMAHAG)

Keywords

• Mixed-use development
• Residential apartment rentals
• Hospitality services
• Commercial leasing
• Lifestyle destination

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Retail and Restaurant Leasing: Commercial rental income from retail brands and dining establishments operating within the West Walk boulevard.
2. Residential Apartment Rentals: Monthly rental income from furnished residential apartments ranging from 1 BHK to 4 BHK duplex units.
3. Hotel Operations: Revenue from Grand Palace Resort hotel operations with 265 rooms and suites.
4. Commercial Office Space Rental: Leasing of modern, fully furnished office units to professionals, startups, and businesses.
5. Events and Exhibitions: Hosting of events including car shows, real estate exhibitions, and promotional events that drive foot traffic and brand partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

West Walk is a fully integrated, air-conditioned urban boulevard in Al Waab, Doha that operates as a mixed-use lifestyle destination. It combines furnished residential apartments for monthly rent, the Grand Palace Resort hotel with 265 rooms, retail and food and beverage outlets, modern office units, a gym, an entertainment and gaming lounge, and a premium car showroom within a single walkable property.

Product overview

West Walk is a mixed-use lifestyle destination in Al Waab, Doha, designed as a vibrant urban boulevard. It operates as a platform combining multiple offerings: residential apartments (1 BHK to 4 BHK Duplex units available for rent), Grand Palace Resort hotel (265 rooms and suites), diverse food and beverage establishments, retail shopping, entertainment and gaming facilities, premium car showroom, modern office units, and various amenities including gym, ATM services, prayer rooms, and underground parking. The destination integrates residential living, hospitality, dining, retail, and commercial spaces into a single walkable community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Apartments

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• HongqiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Electric vehicle brand launched new vehicles at West Walk EV Motor Show, utilizing the venue as a promotional and sales platform.
• CheryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Automotive brand launched Tiggo 9 model at West Walk, using the venue for vehicle reveal and customer engagement.
• Uranus Real Estate DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHesham Ismail serves as Chairman. Associated real estate development company operating within the Qatari property market.
• Retaj HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrand Palace Resort operated by Retaj Hotels, a hospitality management company operating hotels across Qatar and the MENA region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mall of Qatar: Major lifestyle shopping and entertainment destination in Doha with extensive retail, dining, and leisure offerings. Competes directly with West Walk for retail tenant partnerships and consumer footfall in the Qatari market.
• City Centre Doha: Major shopping and lifestyle destination in Doha combining retail, dining, and entertainment. Competes directly with West Walk for retail tenant relationships and Doha consumer footfall.
• Doha Festival City: Large mixed-use mall and entertainment complex in Doha featuring retail, F&B, and entertainment attractions. Operates as a direct lifestyle destination competitor for Doha residents, professionals, and tourists.
• Place Vendôme: Lusail-based lifestyle destination combining luxury retail, dining, entertainment, and residential components — the closest direct competitor to West Walk's mixed-use model in Qatar, serving similar Doha residents and tourists.
• Lagoona Mall: Premium lifestyle mall in Lusail/Doha area focused on upscale retail and dining. Competes as a comparable Doha lifestyle destination targeting similar affluent resident and tourist demographics.

Broad incumbents

• Ezdan Holding: Major Qatari real estate holding company with large residential and commercial property portfolios across Doha. Compares as a broader Qatari real estate operator with overlapping residential rental and commercial leasing exposure.
• Msheireb Downtown Doha: Larger-scale mixed-use development in downtown Doha combining residential, commercial, retail, and cultural components. Comparable as a broader mixed-use urban regeneration project with similar integrated live-work-play positioning.
• The Pearl-Qatar: Iconic offshore mixed-use island development in Doha offering residential, retail, dining, and marina components. Compares as a large-scale Qatari mixed-use destination with similar residential and lifestyle positioning.

Regional players

• Katara Cultural Village: Cultural and lifestyle destination in Doha combining dining, retail, events, and entertainment. Compares as a Doha destination competing for tourist footfall and event hosting opportunities alongside West Walk.

Others

• Retaj Hotels: MENA-region hospitality management company operating Grand Palace Resort within West Walk. Comparable as the hotel operator partner and as a regional hotel operator with overlapping hospitality exposure in Qatar and the Gulf.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/West-Walk-Qatar-100064130260337
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/west-walk
• Instagraminstagram.com/westwalk.qa/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@_westwalk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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