Qatar Real Estate Market Records $210.9m in March Transactions

DOHA, QATAR – Qatar’s real estate sector recorded solid activity in March 2026, with total transaction values reaching $210.9 million (QAR 768.2 million), according to data released by the Ministry of Justice’s Real Estate Registration Department.

A total of 226 property transactions were registered during the month, reflecting continued market resilience and steady investor engagement despite the seasonal slowdown associated with the Eid period.

Analysis from the ministry’s real estate bulletin shows that Doha, Al Rayyan, and Al Dhaayen municipalities accounted for the highest transaction values, followed by Al Wakrah, Umm Salal, Al Khor and Al Dhakhira, Al Shamal, and Al Sheehaniya.

Doha recorded the highest transaction value at $74.3 million (QAR 270.6 million), followed by Al Rayyan at $40.3 million (QAR 146.7 million) and Al Dhaayen at $31.9 million (QAR 116.1 million).

Transaction volumes concentrated in Doha and Al Wakrah

In terms of transaction volumes, Doha and Al Wakrah led activity, each accounting for 25% of total deals, while Al Rayyan followed with 19%.

This distribution highlights continued demand across both central and emerging residential areas, supporting balanced market activity across multiple municipalities.

Average property prices per square foot varied across locations, reflecting differences in demand, asset type, and location dynamics.

In Doha, prices ranged between $191 and $236 (QAR 697–861) per square foot. In Al Wakrah, values ranged from $68 to $135 (QAR 248–492), while Al Rayyan recorded prices between $90 and $124 (QAR 329–451).

In Umm Salal, prices ranged between $84 and $125 (QAR 307–455), while Al Sheehaniya recorded an average of approximately $77 (QAR 281) per square foot.

Mortgage activity remains strong

Mortgage activity continued to play a significant role in the market, with 78 transactions recorded in March, totaling $871.9 million (QAR 3.18 billion).

Doha accounted for the majority of mortgage activity, with 42 transactions representing 53.8% of the total, and the highest value of mortgages at $810.6 million (QAR 2.95 billion).

The residential segment recorded 52 transactions during the month, with a total value of $27.4 million (QAR 100.15 million), indicating continued activity across end-user and investor-driven segments.

Despite a relatively quieter month due to seasonal factors, Qatar’s real estate market continues to demonstrate strong underlying fundamentals.

Ongoing regulatory reforms across brokerage, registration, ownership, and documentation frameworks, alongside initiatives to attract both domestic and foreign investment, are reinforcing market stability.

These measures continue to position real estate as a key pillar of Qatar’s economy, supporting long-term growth, transparency, and investor confidence.