Qatar property sales jump 23.6 per cent as buyers target higher-value homes in The Pearl, Lusail and Al Wukair

Doha, Qatar - The residential real estate market in Qatar experienced a significant rebound in the second quarter of 2026, according to ValuStrat's latest report. Sales volumes surged by 23.6 percent quarter-over-quarter and 15.8 percent year-over-year, while the median ticket size increased by 4.5 percent quarterly and 8.2 percent annually. The ValuStrat Price Index for Qatar's residential sector remained stable at 97.8 points, indicating broadly unchanged capital values over the past year.

Al Wukair led overall transaction activity, followed by premium locations such as The Pearl Qatar and Lusail. In The Pearl Qatar and Legtaifiya, sales volume saw a 6.3 percent quarter-over-quarter increase, despite a 42 percent annual decline, with transaction values rising by 23.3 percent quarterly and 8 percent annually.

Apartment capital values remained stable both quarterly and annually, averaging QR10,460 per square metre across the country. Villa capital values held steady year-on-year at an average of QR5,675 per square metre. Old Airport experienced the largest quarterly price adjustment, down 1.3 percent.

Residential gross yields remained steady at 5.6 percent, with apartments offering stronger returns at 8 percent, compared to 4.4 percent for villas. Total residential inventory in Qatar reached 406,097 units in Q2 2026, comprised of 257,271 apartments and 148,826 villas. New deliveries during the quarter amounted to approximately 355 apartments, with residential completions limited to around 4,600 units for the second half of 2026, with many developers deferring units into 2027, particularly in Lusail.