Qatar Tourism, in partnership with the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), has announced the launch of the Request for Proposals (RFP) – Stage 1 for the West Bay Beaches and Al Safliya Island Development Project.

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. 

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). For more details about this tender, please visit our business opportunity page here.