Qatar Real Estate Trading Tops $112.9 Million in Late August

DOHA, QATAR: Qatar’s weekly real estate trading exceeded $112.9 million (QAR411 million) in late August, extending the improvement in transaction activity recorded during the previous week as sales covered a broad range of property types and locations.

Sales contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice reached $96.7 million (QAR351.8 million) between August 23 and August 27, 2026, according to the department’s latest weekly Real Estate Bulletin.

Residential unit sales added another $16.3 million (QAR59.4 million) during the same period, taking combined trading across the two categories above $112.9 million.

The latest total was higher than the more than $101.9 million (QAR371 million) recorded between August 16 and August 20, when registered property sales reached $86.7 million (QAR315.5 million) and residential unit transactions totaled $15.3 million (QAR55.8 million).

Trading Rises for Second Consecutive Week

Properties changing hands during the latest period included vacant land, houses, residential buildings, commercial shops and residential units.

Sales were recorded across Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Daayen, Umm Salal, Al Wakrah, Al Khor and Al Thakhira, Al Shamal and Al Shahaniya municipalities.

Transactions were also recorded in major development and residential areas including The Pearl Island, Lusail 69, Al Wukair, Al Gharrafa, Al Kharayej and Al Meshaf, according to the Ministry of Justice.

The latest figures represent a second consecutive weekly increase in the overall value reported by the ministry.

Trading had exceeded approximately $90.7 million (QAR330.5 million) between August 9 and August 13, before climbing above $101.9 million the following week and surpassing $112.9 million between August 23 and August 27.

The latest weekly total was around 10.7% higher than the previous week and approximately 24.4% above the combined total recorded two weeks earlier.

August Property Activity Strengthens

The latest data adds to a series of weekly reports showing continued activity across Qatar’s property market during August, although transaction values varied between periods.

Between August 2 and August 6, registered real estate sales reached approximately $97.1 million (QAR353.4 million), while residential unit contracts totaled around $6.5 million (QAR23.8 million), taking overall trading above $103.6 million (QAR377 million).

That followed more than $109.9 million (QAR400 million) in combined trading between July 26 and July 30. During that period, registered sales contracts totaled approximately $91.5 million (QAR333 million), while residential unit transactions amounted to around $18.5 million (QAR67.4 million).

Residential unit activity strengthened during the latest period, with the $16.3 million recorded between August 23 and August 27 comparing with $15.3 million the previous week and approximately $7.2 million (QAR26.3 million) between August 9 and August 13.

July Sales Reach $510.7 Million

The weekly figures follow a relatively strong July for Qatar’s broader property market.

Real estate sales contracts registered with the Ministry of Justice reached approximately $510.7 million (QAR1.859 billion) during July, when 485 transactions were completed.

The ministry said its transaction value index increased 10% during the month, while the index tracking traded area also rose compared with June.

Doha recorded the largest transaction value at approximately $209.8 million (QAR763.8 million), followed by Al Rayyan with $126.8 million (QAR461.4 million) and Al Daayen with $63.3 million (QAR230.3 million).

Al Wakrah recorded approximately $47 million (QAR171.1 million), while Umm Salal posted $34.6 million (QAR126.1 million).

Doha accounted for 28% of properties sold during July, followed by Al Rayyan at 20%, Al Daayen at 18% and Al Wakrah at 15%.

Residential unit transactions totaled 114, with a combined value of approximately $54.3 million (QAR197.8 million).

Separately, 212 mortgage transactions worth approximately $1.37 billion (QAR4.97 billion) were registered during July.

Mid-Market Properties Lead Transactions

Earlier data from the Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Aqarat, showed that mid-value properties accounted for a significant share of sales activity during the first part of 2026.

Properties valued between approximately $549,000 and $824,000 (QAR2 million and QAR3 million) recorded the highest number of transactions from the beginning of the year through late April, with 627 deals.

Properties between approximately $824,000 and $1.37 million (QAR3 million and QAR5 million) followed with 461 transactions, while the approximately $412,000 to $549,000 (QAR1.5 million to QAR2 million) category recorded 357 deals.

At the higher end, Aqarat recorded 156 transactions for properties valued between approximately $1.37 million and $2.75 million (QAR5 million and QAR10 million) and another 129 deals involving properties valued above approximately $2.75 million (QAR10 million).

Qatar Advances Real Estate Tokenization Framework

Qatar is also moving forward with regulatory measures aimed at expanding and modernizing its property market.

On August 26, the Cabinet approved a draft law regulating real estate tokenization and trading in real estate tokens, together with proposed executive regulations.

The legislation was prepared by the Ministry of Justice in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipality, Qatar Central Bank, Qatar Financial Markets Authority and Aqarat.

The proposed framework would define the nature of a real estate token and the rights of its owner, regulate trading and connect tokens directly to the Real Estate Registry.

Authorities said the framework is intended to strengthen transaction security, investor protection, transparency and market integrity while balancing innovation with risk management.

The proposal aligns with the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030, including its goals to develop government services, digital transactions and Qatar’s investment environment.

Other regulatory initiatives have also focused on transparency and investment conditions. In January, Aqarat said new rules governing Qatar’s Preliminary Real Estate Register would support areas including map-based subdivision, off-plan property sales and project escrow accounts.

The authority’s wider strategy includes developing a national real estate sector plan aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030, strengthening regulations, professionalizing real estate services and accelerating digital transformation.