Continuing its upward trajectory growth during the first three months of 2026, Qatar’s real estate market witnessed deals worth QR5.201 billion across 1,162 transactions in the first quarter (Q1), compared to QR4.097 for 1,030 transactions in the same period in 2025.
“This shows a surge of about 27% in the total value and 12% in realty transactions. Qatar’s market is poised to benefit in the long term, driven by several infrastructure projects and developments, expansion of the industry across the country, and investment-friendly initiatives implemented by the Qatari government in addition to an appetite for safe investment,” stated the Ministry of Justice data.
The real estate transactions achieved the highest levels during February 2026, with a total value of QR2.709 billion. January 2026, on the other hand, registered a total value of QR1.732 billion, followed by March, which saw the tally reaching the QR768 million mark.
According to the real estate market index, Doha Municipality topped the most active transactions (QR2.256 billion) in terms of financial value during Q1. On the other hand, Al Rayyan Municipality totaled QR1.358 billion, and Al Daayen Municipality’s transactions reached QR631.298 million.
In terms of the number of sold properties in Q1, the most active municipalities were Doha (28%), followed by Al Rayyan (24%) and then Al Wakrah and Al Daayen (each 16%).
According to the area index, the most active municipalities in real estate trading movement were Al Rayyan (33%), followed by Doha (26%), then Al Wakrah and Daayen (each 14%). Among the highest value of 10 properties sold in Q1, seven came from the municipality of Doha, followed by two from the Al Rayyan municipality and one from the Al Daayen municipality.
“The average per square foot price for a building stood at QR967 in Doha, QR702 in Al Daayen, QR466 in Al Rayyan, QR424 in Al Wakrah, QR424 in Umm Slal, QR372 in Al Khor and Thakira, QR330 in Al Shamal, and QR242 in Al Sheehaniya municipalities. average price of per square foot of vacant land was recorded at QR537 in Doha, QR306 in Al Wakrah, QR327 in Al Rayyan, QR305 in Umm Slal, QR294 in Al Daayen, QR231 in Al Khor and Thakira, and QR149 in Al Shama,” the Ministry of Justice data said.