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  • Qatar Real Estate Trading Reaches $90.47 Million in One Week

    Qatar Real Estate Trading Reaches $90.47 Million in One Week

    The Ministry of Justice’s Real Estate Registration Department registered QAR304.24 million in sale contracts and QAR26.29 million in residential unit sales during the five-day period, bringing combined real estate trading to over QAR330 million, according to the weekly bulletin issued on August 20, 2026.

    Properties traded included vacant land, residences, residential buildings, commercial shops and residential units across eight municipalities: Al Rayyan, Doha, Al Wakrah, Umm Salal, Al Daayen, Al Khor, Al Thakhira and Al Shihaniya, with transactions also recorded in Lusail 69, The Pearl, Al Kharaej, Ghar Thuaileb and Umm Al Amad.

    Weekly Activity Follows Strong Monthly Performance

    The latest figures continue a pattern of robust trading established in recent weeks. Between August 2 and 6, the department registered QAR353.4 million in transactions, while July 2026 produced a monthly total of QAR1.85 billion across 485 real estate deals.

    Data from the Ministry of Justice’s real estate analytical bulletin showed that Doha, Al Rayyan and Al Dhaayen led monthly activity in terms of financial value. Doha municipality recorded QAR763.84 million, Al Rayyan registered QAR461.43 million, and Al Dhaayen reached QAR230.30 million during July.

    Al Wakrah transactions totalled QAR171.14 million, Umm Salal reached QAR126.14 million, Al Khor and Al Dhakira registered QAR71.61 million, Al Shamal recorded QAR33.83 million, and Al Shahaniyah registered QAR1.1 million.

    Market Distribution and Pricing Trends

    The traded area index for July revealed that Al Rayyan accounted for 27 percent of total traded real estate areas, followed by Doha at 24 percent and Al Wakrah at 17 percent. Al Dhaayen represented 12 percent, Umm Salal 10 percent, Al Khor and Al Dhakira 6 percent, and Al Shamal 3 percent.

    In terms of transaction count, Doha led with 28 percent of all sales, followed by Al Rayyan at 20 percent, Al Dhaayen at 18 percent, Al Wakrah at 15 percent, Umm Salal at 9 percent, Al Khor and Al Dhakira at 6 percent, and Al Shamal at 4 percent.

    Average per-square-foot prices in July ranged from QAR447 to QAR929 in Doha, QAR243 to QAR486 in Al Wakrah, QAR347 to QAR462 in Al Rayyan, QAR336 to QAR423 in Umm Salal, QAR340 to QAR642 in Al Dhaayen, QAR240 to QAR384 in Al Khor and Al Dhakira, QAR260 to QAR464 in Al Shamal, and QAR169 in Al Shahaniyah.

    The highest-value properties sold in July were concentrated in Doha, which accounted for six of the top ten sales, while Al Rayyan recorded three and Al Wakrah one. Mortgage transactions during the month totalled 212 deals with a combined value of QAR4.97 billion.

    Qatar’s consistent weekly performance mirrors broader regional trends, with Dubai recording $9.5 billion in July sales and Abu Dhabi doubling transactions to $31.86 billion in the first half of 2026, underscoring sustained Gulf property market momentum despite varied regulatory and economic environments across the region.

  • Qatar Property Market Records $103.53 Million in One Week

    The Ministry of Justice’s Real Estate Registration Department registered QAR353,406,706 in sale contracts between August 2 and 6, 2026, according to QNA reporting from Doha on August 13. Residential unit contracts added QAR23,813,514 during the same period, bringing combined real estate trading to QAR377.22 million.

    The department’s weekly bulletin showed that properties traded included vacant land, homes, commercial shops, a hotel and residential units, indicating activity was not limited to a single asset category during the five-day reporting period.

    Transactions were registered in Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Al Daayen, Umm Salal, Al Khor, Al Thakhira and Al Shamal. Sales also covered Al Kharaej, Lusail 69, The Pearl and Legtaifiya, placing established urban districts and designated investment locations within the week’s recorded activity.

    The latest total followed more than QAR400 million in sale contracts registered between July 26 and 30. Because the earlier bulletin described trading as exceeding that threshold without providing a precise combined value, an exact week-on-week percentage comparison was not available.

    Market indicators strengthen

    The weekly result arrives against a firmer property-price backdrop. Qatar Central Bank compiles its real estate index from Ministry of Justice transaction data and publishes the measure monthly. The index reached 244.56 points in May 2026, increasing 1.28 percent from April and 8.7 percent from a year earlier.

    May’s trading value totaled QAR1.73 billion across 425 transactions, representing a 31 percent annual decline. Mortgage activity moved differently, reaching QAR11 billion through 131 transactions and increasing 136 percent. Real estate loans and facilities held by banks stood at QAR185.4 billion during the month.

    Registration costs decline

    Qatar adjusted its property-registration framework in January. Ministry of Justice Decision No. 5 of 2026 reduced several charges and introduced exemptions intended to simplify services and support the investment environment.

    The fee for authenticating a special real estate power of attorney fell from QAR300 to QAR100. Charges for transferring farms or marine land declined from 1 percent to 0.25 percent of assessed value. Replacement title deeds were reduced from QAR500 to QAR100, while a title deed with a cadastral registration plan fell from QAR300 to QAR100.

    The decision also exempted specified government, charitable, housing and inheritance-related transactions. It extended registration treatment to preliminary real estate records under Qatar’s development framework and set a QAR100 fee for registering each unit after final subdivision.

    Ownership access widens

    Foreign-ownership rules provide another source of potential demand. Qatar permits non-Qataris to acquire freehold property in nine designated areas and usufruct rights, generally lasting up to 99 years, in 16 areas.

    A property worth at least QAR730,000 can qualify its owner for renewable residency without a local sponsor. Investment of at least QAR3.65 million can provide real estate residency with permanent-residency privileges, including healthcare, education and investment benefits, subject to the applicable requirements.

    The Real Estate Regulatory Authority’s sector strategy complements those ownership incentives. Its priorities include a national sector plan, stronger implementation of laws, professional licensing, off-plan sales programs and advanced digital services. The authority plans a data and analytics platform alongside an artificial intelligence-supported investment map to improve transparency and help investors assess opportunities.

    Recent weekly activity

    Qatar’s weekly property figures have varied considerably during the summer. Transactions totaled QAR383.03 million between June 21 and 25, comprising QAR317.89 million in general sale contracts and QAR65.14 million in residential units.

    Activity increased during the following period. Between June 28 and July 2, registered contracts reached QAR482,772,733 and residential unit sales totaled QAR82,522,865, producing more than QAR565 million in combined trading.

    The July 5–9 bulletin recorded an even larger total. General sale contracts reached QAR785,396,891, while residential units contributed QAR45,571,768, lifting combined activity above QAR830 million.

    The next available Ministry of Justice update combined two weeks. Transactions registered from July 12 to 23 included QAR748,483,214 in sale contracts and QAR56,995,573 in residential units, producing a total above QAR805 million.

    Contracts then exceeded QAR400 million between July 26 and 30 before reaching QAR377.22 million from August 2 to 6.

    The weekly figures measure contracts formally recorded by the Real Estate Registration Department. They provide a regular view of completed property activity across Qatar’s municipalities and residential-unit market rather than an estimate of listings, asking prices or transactions awaiting registration.

    While Dubai’s off-plan market continues to attract buyers across multiple price segments, Qatar’s property sector is reinforcing its own transaction base through systematic regulatory improvements and broader ownership access. Together, registered trading data, lower service charges, foreign-ownership pathways and regulatory digitalization are broadening the infrastructure supporting Qatar’s property market.

  • Qatar Property Transactions Reach $152.8 Million in One Week

    Qatar Property Transactions Reach $152.8 Million in One Week

    Data published by the Real Estate Registration Department showed that sales contracts registered during the period reached QAR558,832,165, marking an increase from the previous reporting period when property sales between May 10 and 14 totaled QAR405.7 million.

    The weekly bulletin confirmed that residential unit sales accounted for an additional QAR42.1 million in transactions over the same period.

    The deals covered a wide range of properties, including vacant land plots, houses, residential buildings, residential compounds, a mixed-use administrative and commercial building, a palace, commercial-residential buildings, retail shops, and residential units.

    Most activity was concentrated in the municipalities of Al Rayyan, Doha, Al Daayen, Al Wakrah, Al Shamal, Umm Salal, and Al Khor and Al Thakhira. Transactions were also recorded in The Pearl Island, Al Kharaitiyat, Lusail 69, Al Wukair, and Umm Al Amad.

    The rise in transaction value points to continued momentum in Qatar’s real estate market, particularly across residential and mixed-use developments in and around Doha. The latest figures reflect sustained investor confidence and diversified demand across property types and prime locations.

    The broader GCC property market has demonstrated resilience in recent months despite regional geopolitical developments, with both Qatar and the UAE maintaining strong transaction volumes driven by fundamentals rather than speculation.

  • Qatar Real Estate Trading Reaches QAR438 Million in Late April

    Qatar Real Estate Trading Reaches QAR438 Million in Late April

    The latest figures from Qatar’s Department of Real Estate Registration at the Ministry of Justice show that sales contracts reached QAR398.6 million during the reporting period, with residential units accounting for QAR39.8 million in separate bulletin transactions.

    The week-on-week decline suggests a normalization in activity following a stronger mid-April performance, though market fundamentals remain solid as demand continues across both investment-driven and end-user segments.

    Doha and Al Rayyan Lead Municipal Activity

    Transactions spanned a diverse mix of asset classes, including vacant land, residential properties, commercial shops, and mixed-use buildings. Sales were concentrated in the municipalities of Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Al Daayen, Umm Salal, Al Khor, Al Thakhira, and Al Shamal, with notable activity in Al Kharaej, Lusail 69, The Pearl, Legtaifiya, Al Wukair, Al Dafna 60, and Al-Gharafa.

    The geographic spread reflects balanced investor interest across both established urban centers and emerging residential zones, underscoring Qatar’s continued infrastructure expansion and housing diversification efforts.

    Strong Q1 2026 Performance Sets Foundation

    The weekly performance comes on the back of a robust first quarter, during which Qatar’s real estate sector recorded QAR9.2 billion ($2.52 billion) in sales transactions, marking a 28.5% year-on-year increase from QAR7.2 billion in Q1 2025, according to the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat).

    Aqarat confirmed that 2026 delivered the strongest first-quarter performance in recent years, reflecting a recovery in market activity and sustained demand. The authority also noted that Qatar’s rental market remained robust, with rental contracts concluded in 2025 exceeding 2024 levels across all quarters.

    The upward trend from 2023 to 2026 demonstrates the resilience of Qatar’s property sector, supported by continued government investment in infrastructure, housing initiatives, and economic diversification strategies aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.

    Market analysts point to strong fundamentals underpinning the sector, including stable employment growth, steady population expansion, and increased foreign investment in real estate following regulatory reforms that expanded property ownership rights for expatriates.

    While weekly fluctuations are expected in any mature market, the broader trajectory suggests Qatar’s property sector remains on a steady growth path, with both developers and investors maintaining confidence in long-term fundamentals despite regional economic uncertainties.

  • Qatar Rental Market Records 35,917 Contracts in Q4 2025

    Qatar Rental Market Records 35,917 Contracts in Q4 2025

    The Public Authority for Real Estate Regulatory Affairs (Aqarat) confirmed on April 2, 2026, that Qatar’s rental market achieved sustained expansion across all four quarters of 2025, with each period surpassing the corresponding quarter in 2024.

    The third quarter of 2025 registered the most significant year-on-year growth at approximately 12.6%, while the fourth quarter climbed by nearly 6.9% to reach a record 35,917 contracts, Aqarat stated in a post on its X platform.

    The authority attributed the broad-based recovery to increased activity and consistent demand, noting that the volume of rental agreements finalized in 2025 exceeded 2024 figures throughout every quarter.

    Aqarat observed that this comprehensive growth within the rental industry strengthens Qatar’s status as a premier location for residence and investment, illustrating growing trust in the national real estate regulatory and legislative systems.

    The sustained performance in Qatar’s rental sector reflects broader momentum across the GCC, where residential markets continue to benefit from economic diversification and infrastructure investment. Earlier data showed that Qatar’s property sales reached $740.5 million in February, with transaction values climbing 56% month-on-month as Doha Municipality led regional activity.

    The record contract volumes come as Qatar advances long-term development plans and regulatory frameworks designed to support both local and international investors in the residential sector.

    With all four quarters of 2025 outperforming the previous year, the rental market’s trajectory signals sustained confidence in Qatar’s real estate infrastructure and its appeal as a destination for long-term residency and capital deployment.

  • Qatar Property Sales Reach $740.5 Million in February 2026

    Qatar Property Sales Reach $740.5 Million in February 2026

    Qatar’s property sector demonstrated strong momentum throughout February 2026, with overall sales reaching QAR2.709 billion ($740.5 million), according to data published by the Real Estate Registration Department within the Ministry of Justice on March 13, 2026.

    The market registered 508 land transactions during the month, reflecting sustained capital commitment to the state’s economic outlook as regional markets continue to attract international investment.

    Sharp Month-on-Month Growth

    Compared with January 2026, the volume of registered properties showed growth of 19%, while the real estate transaction value index climbed by 56%. The total surface area traded recorded a jump of 55%, indicating both increased activity and higher-value deals entering the market.

    The performance aligns with broader regional real estate momentum, as Gulf markets continue to benefit from economic diversification strategies and infrastructure development programmes.

    Doha Municipality Leads Regional Activity

    Based on the real estate market index, Doha Municipality ranked highest for total monetary turnover during February 2026, registering transaction volumes worth QAR1.184 billion. Al Rayyan Municipality attained QAR847 million, while Al Dhaayen Municipality documented sales totaling QAR268 million.

    In terms of transaction volume share, Doha accounted for 30% of all property sales in February, followed by Al Daayen at 23% and Al Rayyan at 21%. Surface area metrics showed Al Rayyan leading at 37%, Doha at 25%, and Al Wakrah at 18% of aggregate transaction acreage.

    Property Valuation by Municipality

    Property valuation averaged QAR972 per square foot in Doha, followed by QAR571 in Al Daayen and QAR555 in Al Rayyan. Other regional rates included QAR399 in Al Wakrah, QAR394 in Umm Slal, QAR415 in Al Khor and Thakira, QAR261 in Al Shamal, and QAR146 in Al Sheehaniya.

    For vacant plots specifically, the average cost per square foot reached QAR493 in Doha, QAR429 in Al Wakrah, and QAR333 in Al Rayyan. Additional prices included QAR315 in Umm Slal, QAR283 in Al Daayen, QAR328 in Al Khor and Thakira, and QAR149 in Al Shamal.

    Top-Tier Transactions Concentrated in Doha

    Transaction data showed that the peak valuation for the top 10 real estate sales was documented in February, featuring eight assets located within Doha Municipality and two units within Al Rayyan, underscoring the capital’s continued appeal to high-net-worth investors.

    National Development Strategy Support

    The continuous strengthening of real estate activity underlines its importance to the Qatari economy, with upward trends supporting the success of initiatives aimed at diversifying national revenue streams beyond hydrocarbon sectors.

    Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy (NDS3) places significant emphasis on the property market, with objectives to enhance the state’s appeal to investors and enterprises while establishing a hospitable environment for both capital and qualified personnel.

    The February performance demonstrates Qatar’s ability to maintain robust property market fundamentals despite global economic uncertainties, reflecting investor confidence in the state’s long-term economic vision and strategic capital allocation trends across the Gulf region.

  • Qatar Real Estate Market Stabilizes as Residential Demand Shifts

    Qatar Real Estate Market Stabilizes as Residential Demand Shifts

    The residential real estate sector in Qatar has reached a period of relative stability, according to international strategy and consulting group ValuStrat, with the ValuStrat Price Index (VPI) registering a marginal quarterly decline of only 0.3%. Within this segment, villas have demonstrated stronger resilience than apartments, maintaining better capital value retention in high-end areas such as Al Waab and West Bay Lagoon.

    However, the rental market has faced more significant downward pressure, as residential rents decreased by approximately 1.5% compared to the previous half-year. This shift is largely attributed to a substantial influx of new housing supply entering the market in developing districts like Lusail and The Pearl.

    Prime Office Locations Maintain Stability

    In the commercial sector, the total stock of office space across the country reached an estimated 5.6 million square meters by the conclusion of 2025, with the city of Lusail contributing the largest portion of these new completions. Despite the increase in supply, prime office locations in West Bay managed to keep occupancy rates relatively stable at around 80%.

    A visible “flight to quality” trend has emerged, where corporate tenants are increasingly moving toward modern, high-tier spaces, placing secondary locations at higher risk for vacancies. Consequently, average office rental rates saw a year-on-year decline of 2% as landlords in newer districts adopted more competitive pricing strategies.

    Tourism Drives Hospitality Resilience

    The hospitality industry showed signs of resilience throughout the latter half of the year, bolstered by a steady rise in international visitor arrivals which reached nearly 4 million by late 2025. This increase in tourism has supported healthy performance metrics for hotels, particularly within the 4-star and 5-star categories, where Average Daily Rates and Revenue Per Available Room remained steady.

    Meanwhile, the retail sector continued to expand with the addition of several new community malls. However, analysts at ValuStrat suggest that organized retail space is nearing a point of saturation, forcing landlords to offer more flexible lease terms to attract and retain retail tenants.

    Market Transitions to Sustainable Growth Phase

    Looking ahead to 2026, the Qatari real estate market appears to be transitioning into a more mature phase characterized by a slowing of price corrections. Demand is expected to be increasingly fueled by long-term residents and the broader economic diversification goals outlined in the Qatar National Vision 2030.

    Government-led initiatives—specifically the expansion of residency rights for property owners—are projected to create a consistent floor for residential demand within freehold areas. According to ValuStrat, these factors combined suggest a market that is successfully adjusting to post-tournament economic realities while finding a new baseline for sustainable growth.

    The stabilization reflects a broader regional trend, as GCC real estate markets sustain momentum through easing monetary conditions and infrastructure investment across the Gulf.