World Cup Demand Surge Sees Some Qatar Landlords Bump Rents 40%

A resident jogs alongside a countdown installation for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup in Doha, Qatar.
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By Simone Foxman

August 9, 2022 at 8:30 AM UTC

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World Cup host Qatar has tried everything from cruise ships, desert camps and regional shuttle flights to ensure a limited supply of accommodation can meet an expected 1.2 million visitors during the month-long tournament. Local landlords have a simpler plan -- raise the rent.