Prime Highlights
- Qatar’s real estate market saw a strong rise in activity in late December, reflecting steady demand and growing investor confidence.
- The pickup in transactions aligns with positive trends across the Gulf, where property markets remain stable and active.
Key Facts
- Total real estate transactions exceeded 657 million Qatari riyals in the week ended Dec. 25, up sharply from the previous week.
- Apartment prices rose 3.5 percent to an average of 13,270 riyals per square meter, while office rents in Lusail remained stable.
Background
Qatar’s real estate market saw higher activity in the week ended Dec. 25, with total transactions crossing 657 million Qatari riyals ($177.4 million), showing steady demand and rising investor confidence toward the end of the year.
According to data released by the Ministry of Justice, trading activity across Doha and several other municipalities remained strong. Residential unit sales alone accounted for 49.4 million riyals during the week, as reported by the Real Estate Registration Department.
The latest figure represents a sharp increase from the previous week, when total real estate transactions stood at around 463 million riyals. That period included sales contracts valued at more than 354 million riyals, along with residential unit transactions worth nearly 109 million riyals, according to the Qatar News Agency.
The increase in weekly transactions follows a broader Gulf trend, with markets like Dubai and Abu Dhabi reporting strong sales and stable prices due to steady residential and commercial demand.
During the week, a variety of properties were sold, including vacant land, houses, residential buildings and complexes, commercial shops, mixed-use buildings, and residential units. Most transactions took place in Doha, Al-Rayyan, Al-Wakrah, Umm Slal, Al-Daayen, Al Khor, Al Thakhira, and Al-Shamal. Key areas such as The Pearl Island, Lusail, Al-Wukair, Al-Kharayej, Ghar Thuaileb, and Al-Sakhama also recorded active trading.
The strong weekly performance matches the broader resilience shown by Qatar’s real estate sector earlier in the year. A Knight Frank report released in September said the market performed well in the first half of 2025, driven by higher residential activity, steady office demand, and continued growth in hospitality and retail.
Residential transaction values reached 9.23 billion riyals in the second quarter, up 114 percent from a year earlier.
Overall, the figures show steady growth in Qatar’s real estate market as the country moves into 2026.
