Many cities in the Gulf region share a similar socioeconomic profile, climate, and urban growth trajectory. They are characterized by a historic organic layout in the city center spreading outward over time into an ortho-radial grid pattern as new suburban developments occur in the periphery. In Doha, Qatar, most residents preferred to live in these suburbs over the past few decades. Most are characterized by low-density residential villas surrounded by compound walls. For such suburbs, a delicate, necessary balance is sought between meaningful development and urban sprawl. In this paper, we argue that there is an urgent need to qualitatively and quantitatively assess these suburbs’ morphology and spatial layout within their urban context. The aim should be to identify the strengths and weaknesses of their design and planning to (1) retard the risk of further suburban sprawl and (2) develop sustainable planning strategies to inform future suburban development. For this purpose, researchers selected the Rawdat Al Hamama neighborhood in the Al Daayen Municipality of Doha as a pilot study. Based on municipal resources, on-site surveys of built environment characteristics, and photographic documentation, we collected, compiled, and prepared morphological and spatial data providing a diverse set of parameters about Rawdat Al Hamama. It includes space syntax analysis of the neighborhood within its larger urban context. Based on this analysis, we argue that the ortho-radial geometry of the plan, in combination with the land use planning of neighborhood commercial activities, favorably addresses the privacy concerns of residents in the Islamic culture of the country. However, opportunities remain to promote further accessibility and walkability beyond those currently favoring private vehicles in the neighborhood. The study can serve as a model for future research into suburban neighborhoods in Doha and other GCC cities.