Doha: Qatar’s real estate sector enters 2026 with renewed momentum, starting the year with confidence and courage. The total transaction volume reached Rs 1,732 crore, indicating market resilience, investor confidence and positive outlook for the coming months.
Qatar’s real estate activities continue to strengthen its role in the national economy, with impressive growth confirming the success of the country’s economic diversification strategy.
According to data from the Real Estate Registration Department, Ministry of Justice, the real estate transaction index recorded 428 real estate transactions totaling Rs 1,732 million in January this year.
Compared to December 2025, the number of properties index recorded a decrease of 6%, and the value of the real estate transactions index decreased by 13%. Meanwhile, the trade area index recorded a 29% decline.
According to the Real Estate Market Index, Doha city topped the list of most active transactions in terms of monetary value in January 2026.
According to the real estate market index in January this year, the transaction value in Doha city reached Rs 801 million. Meanwhile, the total transaction amount in Al Rayyan City reached 363 million rupees, and the transaction value in Al Dayen City reached 246 million rupees.
In terms of the number of properties sold in January, the most active municipality was Al Rayyan (29 percent), followed by Doha (27 percent) and Al Wakrah (14 percent). According to the area index, the most active municipality in terms of total trading area is Al Rayan City (32%), followed by Doha City (28%) and Al Wakrah City (15%).
The transaction volume revealed that the highest prices were recorded for 10 properties sold in January 2026, including 7 properties in Doha city, 2 properties in Al Dayen city and 1 property in Umm Surar city.
The average price per square foot of a building was QR1,005 in Doha, QR762 in Al Dayen, QR398 in Al Rayyan, QR415 in Al Wakrah, QR422 in Umm Thral, QR338 in Al Khor and Dakira, QR320 in Al Shamal and QR300 in Al Sheehaniya City. Meanwhile, the average price per square foot of vacant land was QR489 in Doha, QR249 in Al Wakrah, QR322 in Al Rayyan, QR272 in Umm Surar, QR322 in Al Al Dayen, QR221 in Al Khor and Dakira, and QR158 in Al Shamal.
Recently, as part of the enforcement action of Law No. (6) of 2014 regulating the real estate sector and its amendments, a decision regulating the Real Estate Reserve Register was issued, defining its data and procedures. The move is aimed at consistently aligning with the national vision aimed at advancing the real estate sector and strengthening its role within the sector’s ecosystem in support of national development.
The decision establishes enforcement measures for laws regulating real estate development and will help overcome previous challenges faced by the sector, such as map-based subdivisions, off-plan sales and the opening of escrow accounts.
Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy (NDS3) relies heavily on the real estate sector. The goal is to make Qatar more attractive to investors and businesses and create a welcoming environment for both investors and skilled workers.
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