| Champ: |  Nadia Petrova |
| Runner: |  Amélie Mauresmo |
| Score: | 6–3, 7–5 |
| Draw: | 28 |
| Seeds: | 8 |
| Type: | singles doubles |
See main article: article and 2006 Qatar Ladies Open.
Maria Sharapova was the defending champion, but chose not to compete.
Nadia Petrova won the title, defeating Amélie Mauresmo 6–3, 7–5 in the final.[1]
The top four seeds received a bye into the second round.
Displayed below is the qualifying draw of the 2006 Qatar Ladies Open Singles.