The real estate sector in Qatar recorded robust performance in the second quarter of 2025, with the total value of transactions reaching roughly QAR8.9 billion ($2.4 billion), a spike of 29.8 percent compared to the same period in 2024. According to the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) in data published in the inaugural issue of its Real Estate Bulletin on Tuesday, registered transactions in the second quarter of 2025 recorded a significant increase, reaching 1,915 across various categories, a rise of 44 percent compared to the corresponding quarter of 2024.
This marks the sector’s strongest quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2020. Doha Municipality accounted for the largest share, with a total value of QAR4.8 billion, followed by Al Rayyan Municipality at QAR1.9 billion. Residential transactions represented 44 percent of the total number of real estate deals during the period. The Pearl topped the list of most sought-after areas, recording 266 transactions, followed by Lusail with 125 transactions, supported by their strategic locations, the quality of developments, and their growing appeal among investors and residents alike.
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Surge in lease contracts
Doha registered the highest share of units sold at 39.2 percent, followed by Al Rayyan at 18.2 percent and Al Daayen at 17.2 percent. In a related context, the bulletin noted that the rental market was also buoyed by this notable activity, with 58,246 lease contracts registered in the first half of 2025, the highest level for the first half in the past six years. This represents an increase of around 26 percent compared to the same period in 2024, when 46,073 contracts were recorded.
Al Wakrah Municipality witnessed the strongest demand for rental contracts, particularly in areas such as Al Wukair, Al Meshaf, and Al Thumama, which collectively recorded 5,337 contracts. These areas are among tenants’ preferred choices due to the availability of reasonably priced housing. The bulletin underlined that second-quarter data affirm the strong trajectory of the real estate sector in the country, driven by a marked increase in transaction volumes and the renewed momentum in lease registrations, especially in mid-income and high-demand areas.
It noted that established investment hubs such as The Pearl and Lusail continue to attract investors, while emerging areas such as Al Wakrah are solidifying their role as key pillars for expanding the market base and enhancing its diversity. The sector is expected to continue benefiting from the accelerating pace of digital transformation, strengthened regulatory transparency, and strategic investment in infrastructure in alignment with the Qatar National Vision 2030. Barring any major external disruptions, these strategic pillars position the market to achieve sustainable growth, broaden investment participation, and reinforce Qatar’s stature as a leading destination for real estate investment in the region.
Steady supply growth and new developments
Further industry data from mid-2025 highlights a 12.44 percent annual increase in Qatar’s real estate price index as of April 2025, according to the Qatar Central Bank. This marked a significant turnaround from price declines in the previous year, underscoring renewed market confidence. Prime locations such as The Pearl Island and Lusail report strong average apartment prices per square meter, with transactions increasingly driven by owner-occupiers seeking residency benefits. Supply growth has moderated but remains steady, with several thousand new units completed or under development, mainly apartments, helping moderate rental increases outside prime developments. ValuStrat’s market reports describe a stable price environment with residential sales volumes up over 13 percent quarter-on-quarter in early 2025, indicating a mature balance between demand and supply.Â
