Qatar’s real estate sector maintained its positive momentum during the first quarter of 2026, posting significant gains in both transaction value and activity levels.
According to data released by the Ministry of Justice, the market recorded property deals worth QR5.201 billion through 1,162 transactions between January and March 2026, compared with QR4.097 billion from 1,030 transactions during the corresponding period in 2025.
The figures reflect a year-on-year increase of approximately 27 percent in transaction value and 12 percent in the number of deals, highlighting the continued strength of the country’s property market.
Industry prospects remain favourable over the long term, supported by ongoing infrastructure developments, expansion across various economic sectors, government policies designed to attract investment, and sustained demand for secure investment opportunities.
Among the first-quarter months, February registered the highest level of real estate activity, with transactions valued at QR2.709 billion. January recorded deals worth QR1.732 billion, while March saw transactions totalling QR768 million.
The real estate market index showed that Doha Municipality led all municipalities in terms of transaction value during the first quarter. Property deals in Doha reached QR2.256 billion, followed by Al Rayyan Municipality with QR1.358 billion and Al Daayen Municipality with QR631.3 million.
In terms of the number of properties sold, Doha accounted for 28 percent of total transactions, making it the most active municipality. Al Rayyan followed with 24 percent, while Al Wakrah and Al Daayen each represented 16 percent of total sales.
Area-based data also highlighted strong activity in Al Rayyan, which represented 33 percent of the total traded land area. Doha followed with 26 percent, while Al Wakrah and Al Daayen each contributed 14 percent.
Market data further revealed that the 10 highest-value property transactions during the quarter included seven properties in Doha, two in Al Rayyan, and one in Al Daayen.
Average building prices per square foot stood at QR967 in Doha, QR702 in Al Daayen, QR466 in Al Rayyan, QR424 in both Al Wakrah and Umm Slal, QR372 in Al Khor and Al Thakira, QR330 in Al Shamal, and QR242 in Al Sheehaniya.
For vacant land, average prices per square foot reached QR537 in Doha, QR327 in Al Rayyan, QR306 in Al Wakrah, QR305 in Umm Slal, QR294 in Al Daayen, QR231 in Al Khor and Al Thakira, and QR149 in Al Shamal.
The robust performance of Qatar’s real estate sector continues to be driven by the country’s strong economic fundamentals, extensive construction activity, and the implementation of economic diversification initiatives under Qatar National Vision 2030.
These factors, combined with regulations that encourage local and foreign investment, have positioned real estate among the nation’s fastest-growing sectors, supporting brokerage services, property registration, and ownership activities.
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