The verdict in three sentences
A property management company running residential towers and compounds in The Pearl, West Bay, Lusail or Msheireb should plan about QAR 25,000 to 90,000 (USD 6,900 to 24,700) for a bilingual redesign with a Doha agency in 2026, against a fixed USD 8,900 for Kolonell Premium (the multilingual tier, languages set in the quote, Arabic RTL layout within the agreed scope). The marketing site is rebuilt in 3 to 4 weeks; owner and tenant portals, maintenance requests, rent payment and listing feeds stay separate lines on quote. The main risk is breaking the service and area pages that already bring owners in from Google.
Which signals call for a redesign?
| Signal | What it costs you |
|---|---|
| Arabic version machine-translated or incomplete | Arabic-speaking Qatari owners do not get in touch |
| No area pages (The Pearl, Lusail, West Bay) | No visibility on owners' local searches |
| Form asking for ID or bank statements | Sensitive data sitting in an email inbox |
| Three different links to the tenant portal | Calls to customer service to find the right login |
| Slow site on mobile | Expatriate tenants abandon the maintenance request page |
| Licences or registrations shown with no date or reference | A claim nobody can verify |
What budget for a redesign in Doha?
2026 ballpark from typical agency quotes and public rate pages in Doha, converted at QAR 3.64 to the US dollar (the riyal's fixed peg).
| Option | Range (QAR) | Approx. USD | Arabic RTL | Portals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freelancer | 8,000 to 20,000 | 2,200 to 5,500 | Often partial | No |
| Doha agency, bilingual site | 25,000 to 90,000 | 6,900 to 24,700 | Yes | Simple links |
| Agency with integrations | 120,000 and up | 33,000 and up | Yes | Full development |
| Kolonell Growth | fixed price | USD 4,900 | No, one language | Links to existing tools |
| Kolonell Premium | fixed price | USD 8,900 | Yes, languages set in the quote | Links to existing tools, integration on quote |
Starter at USD 2,900 suits a small firm in one language. Every tier includes a project manager reachable in Doha hours, native English or French copywriting, delivery in 3 to 4 weeks once content is ready and 3 months of support; maintenance afterwards is on quote. See the international offer. Kolonell built the website of Orven Properties, a real estate company in Dubai.
How long does it take, and in what order?
| Phase | Duration | Watch point |
|---|---|---|
| URL inventory and Search Console export | 3 to 4 days | Service, area, contact and maintenance request pages |
| English and Arabic structure, 301 map | 3 to 4 days | One URL per language, hreflang tags |
| Copywriting and Arabic review | 6 to 8 days | Native Arabic reviewer on the client side or independent |
| RTL design and build | 5 to 7 days | Mirrored layout, numerals, forms |
| Sign-off and compliance review | 3 to 4 days | Licences, notices, privacy policy |
| Go-live and monitoring | 1 day, then 6 weeks | Weekly Search Console coverage checks |
What stays on quote?
- Owner and tenant portals, kept and linked.
- Maintenance request system and accounting or rent payment software.
- Listing feeds to the site or property portals.
- Any CRM sync.
Which risks need a plan before go-live?
- Traffic: every service and area page gets a 301; Search Console is monitored for 6 weeks.
- Data: Law No. 13 of 2016 on personal data privacy applies to the forms, which collect the minimum (name, contact, property type, need), never ID, bank statements or proof of income.
- Claims: no invented number of units managed, occupancy rate, rent levels achieved or reviews; brokerage licences or registrations cited only as actually held.
- Portal links: tested on staging, then on go-live day.
- Arabic: reviewed by a native speaker before publication.
This is not legal advice.
When is a Doha agency the better choice?
If you want regular shoots in your buildings, in-person meetings with owners or a new tenant portal developed alongside the site, a Doha agency will be a better fit. Ask any provider: who reviews the Arabic? Is the 301 map delivered before go-live? Which integrations are excluded from the price? Who updates area pages and notices after launch, and how quickly can a tenant alert be posted?
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Mini case study
Illustrative example (fictional company). Qamar Bay Property Services, a mid-sized firm active in Lusail and The Pearl, is redesigning a 2019 bilingual site of about 140 URLs, 35 of which receive clicks.
- Kolonell Premium, English and Arabic RTL: USD 8,900
- Independent Arabic reviewer (third-party cost): about QAR 4,000, roughly USD 1,100
- Total: 8,900 + 1,100 = USD 10,000
- Doha agency quote for the same scope: QAR 65,000, about USD 17,860
- Difference: about USD 7,860; the existing tenant portal is linked, the listing feed is priced separately on quote
The 35 ranking pages get individual 301s; the other 105 are grouped. Kolonell maintenance after the 3 included months is on quote.
FAQ
How much does a property management website redesign cost in Doha?
About QAR 25,000 to 90,000 (USD 6,900 to 24,700) with a local agency for a bilingual site. Kolonell: USD 4,900 in one language, USD 8,900 for the multilingual tier.
Is Arabic RTL included?
Yes in Premium at USD 8,900, with languages and RTL scope set in the quote. Native review is still recommended, by your team or an independent reviewer.
Can you rebuild our tenant portal?
The portal stays a separate line on quote. In a fixed-price redesign it is kept and linked, with links tested on go-live day.
How long does the redesign take?
3 to 4 weeks once content is ready, then 6 weeks of Search Console monitoring. The Arabic review is the longest phase.
Can we show our occupancy rate?
Only a real, documented and current figure. The site shows no number the company cannot prove.
Let's scope your project. Send us your current site address and the list of your tools (portal, maintenance requests, listings), and we will return a scope, a fixed USD price and a 3 to 4 week plan. See the international offer or request a free quote: detailed reply within 48 hours.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
