Qatar’s real estate trading volume in sales contracts for the period from April 13-17 reached an impressive QAR401.39 million ($110.2 million), according to the latest report from the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice. Additionally, the total sales contracts for residential units during this timeframe amounted to QAR40.2 million ($11 million). This surge in activity highlights the robust nature of the Qatar real estate market.
The weekly bulletin published by the Department provides insights into the types of properties that were traded during this period. The list includes a diverse range of real estate, featuring vacant lands, residential homes, apartment buildings, and various residential units. This variety showcases the dynamic nature of the Qatar real estate trading scene.
Key municipalities driving sales activity
Sales operations were notably concentrated in several municipalities, including Al Rayyan, Doha, Al Dhaayen, Al Wakrah, Umm Salal, Al Khor, and Al Dhakira. Additionally, areas such as Lusail 69, The Pearl, Ghar Thuailib, Umm Al Amad, Dafna 60, and Legtaifiya also played significant roles in the trading activities. This concentration of transactions across key municipalities underscores the ongoing demand and investment in Qatar’s real estate sector.
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Strong trading volume in February 2025
In February 2025, Qatar’s real estate trading volume reached QAR1,292,500,196 ($329.2 million), with 365 transactions recorded by the Real Estate Registration Department. The municipalities of Doha, Al Rayyan, and Al Dhaayen led in transaction value, indicating strong market activity. Specifically, Doha’s transactions totaled QAR478,470,312, while Al Rayyan and Al Dhaayen recorded QAR316,994,510 and QAR232,149,925, respectively. Other municipalities like Al Wakrah and Umm Salal also contributed significantly, with transactions of QAR101,259,540 and QAR79,988,096.
The traded space index revealed that Al Rayyan, Doha, and Al Dhaayen were the most active in terms of real estate spaces, accounting for 29 percent, 26 percent, and 18 percent of total traded spaces, respectively. Similarly, in terms of the number of transactions, Doha was the most active, conducting 32 percent of sales, followed by Al Rayyan (23 percent) and Al Dhaayen (13 percent).
Average prices per square foot varied, with Doha ranging from QAR394 to QAR767, while Al Wakrah and Al Rayyan had averages of QAR259-493 and QAR319-448, respectively. Notably, the highest-value properties sold included five in Al Rayyan and two in Doha.
Mortgage transactions also saw significant activity, with a total of 145 transactions valued at QAR3,115,872,876. Doha led with 48 mortgage transactions, accounting for 33.1 percent of the total, and a mortgage value of QAR1,488,110,123. Overall, the data underscores the robust growth of Qatar’s real estate sector, driven by favorable laws and policies that attract both local and foreign investment, further solidifying its role in the national economy.
