The real estate sector across the GCC saw a marked improvement in 2025, thanks to the relative stability in global monetary policy. The New Year seems to be sending a positive signal with expectations that this stability could translate into actual investment decisions.
While the UAE witnessed a significant uptick driven by strong population growth, government incentives, a booming luxury sector, and investor confidence, Qatar, too, has had a good year. As per the official date, the real estate transactions in Qatar exceeded 657 million Qatari riyals in the week ended December 25.
This is a steep increase from the previous week, when total real estate transactions reached about 463 million riyals, according to Qatar News Agency. That earlier period included sales contracts worth 354.26 million riyals and residential unit transactions totaling 108.76 million riyals, the Qatar News Agency reported.
This underscores steady property market activity with trading across Doha and other municipalities staying high. According to the Real Estate Registration Department of the Ministry of Justice, residential unit sales recorded at 49.4 million riyals during the period.
“The weekly bulletin issued by the department stated that the properties traded included vacant land, houses, residential buildings, residential complexes, commercial shops, commercial and residential buildings, a commercial and administrative building, and residential units,” the QNA report stated.
Hot spots
The areas which are in demand include municipalities of Al-Rayyan, Doha, Al-Wakrah, and Umm Slal, in addition to Al-Daayen, Al Khor, as well as Al Thakhira, and Al-Shamal. They also included key areas, including The Pearl Island, and Al-Kharayej, along with Lusail 69, Al-Wukair, Ghar Thuaileb, and Al-Sakhama municipalities, according to Arab News.
According to a report by Knight Frank, the first half of 2025 saw Qatar’s real estate sector showing resilience. There was a rise in residential activity, steady office demand, and growth in hospitality and retail.
Residential transaction values reached 9.23 billion riyals in the second quarter, up 114 percent year on year, led by Doha, Al Daayen, and Al Wakrah. Apartment prices rose 3.5 percent to an average of 13,270 riyals per square metre, while villa prices edged lower. Land sales jumped 85 percent, and prime office rents in Lusail held steady at about 115 riyals per square metre.
