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The Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice placed February 2026 real estate deal values at QR2.709 billion for 508 transactions, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the Qatari economy. Compared with January 2026, the number of properties index rose 19 percent, the value of trading climbed 56 percent and the traded areas index surged 55 percent. The department’s data highlighted broad-based gains that extended across municipalities and property types.
Doha Municipality led activity by financial value with QR1.184 billion in transactions during the month, followed by Al Rayyan Municipality at QR847 million and Al Dhaayen at QR268 million, the ministry figures show. In terms of the number of sold properties, Doha accounted for 30 percent, Al Daayen 23 percent and Al Rayyan 21 percent. The department’s breakdown further indicated that Al Rayyan captured 37 percent of total deal area, ahead of Doha’s 25 percent and Al Wakrah’s 18 percent.
The ten highest-value properties sold in February included eight in Doha and two in Al Rayyan, according to the real estate market index released by the ministry. Average building prices per square foot reached QR972 in Doha, QR961 in Al Daayen and QR555 in Al Rayyan. Vacant land prices averaged QR493 per square foot in Doha, QR333 in Al Rayyan and QR429 in Al Wakrah, the department’s data placed.
Additional municipality price levels showed buildings averaging QR399 per square foot in Al Wakrah, QR394 in Umm Slal and QR415 in Al Khor and Thakira, while land prices stood at QR315 per square foot in Umm Slal, QR283 in Al Daayen and QR328 in Al Khor and Thakira. Lower figures appeared in Al Shamal with buildings at QR261 and land at QR149, together with Al Sheehaniya buildings at QR146, the ministry assessment found. These levels underscored varying demand dynamics across the country.
A Mordor Intelligence analysis estimated Qatar’s residential real estate market at USD 14.36 billion in 2026, up from USD 13.45 billion the previous year and on track to reach USD 19.93 billion by 2031 at a compound annual growth rate of 6.78 percent. The consultancy attributed sustained demand to post-event infrastructure, foreign ownership reforms and residency incentives tied to property purchases above QR730,000. Such projections align with the February momentum captured in official transaction data.
The Real Estate Regulatory Authority separately reported that average transaction values rose nearly 35 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026 to around QR5.8 million, building on the February figures. Deloitte’s review of the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030 noted that the plan targets average annual economic growth of 4 percent and USD 100 billion in foreign direct investment, with real estate playing a central role in diversification and attracting skilled workers. The strategy positions the sector as a key contributor to long-term economic resilience.
