Qatar real estate market records 118 deals worth QR354.5 mn

Qatar's real estate market experienced 118 completed sales contracts valued at QR354.5 million during the week of September 6-12, 2026, according to the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat). Despite a slight decrease in transaction value from the previous week, the number of transactions rose by 1.7 percent week-on-week, indicating ongoing activity across various property segments.

Villas dominated the market, contributing to 42.3 percent of the total sales value at QR150.1 million, followed by vacant land at 36.2 percent (QR128.2 million) and residential apartments at 11.3 percent (QR40.2 million). Other property types accounted for 10.2 percent (QR36.1 million) of the total.

Doha Municipality led the market with QR115.3 million in sales, while Al Daayen Municipality and Al Rayyan Municipality followed with QR86.2 million and QR75.3 million, respectively. The figures underscore the continued significance of Doha and its surrounding municipalities as hubs of property investment and development activity, driven by demand for both residential and land assets.

Aqarat reported 13 mortgage contracts worth QR115.17 million during the week, indicating ongoing financing activity in the sector. The rental market also remained vibrant, with 538 rental contracts registered. The rental value, however, fell short of the previous week and the same period in 2025, amounting to QR5.47 million. Villas led the rental market, generating QR2.36 million or 43.2 percent of the total rental value, followed by apartments at QR1.89 million (34.6 percent) and commercial showrooms at QR0.86 million (15.8 percent). Other property types contributed 6.4 percent (QR0.35 million) to the rental market.