Qatar Real Estate Transactions Surge to $621M in November

Strong Momentum in the Real Estate Sector

The Qatar real estate sector demonstrated robust growth in November 2025, with total transaction values surpassing QR2.26 billion ($621 million). This consistent upward trend reflects enhanced activity across sales, mortgage engagements, and traded areas, illustrating a healthily developing marketplace.

Data released by the Ministry of Justice indicates sustained market confidence, bolstered by recent regulatory reforms and persistent investment interest. The Real Estate Registration Department reported that 530 real estate transactions were completed nationwide during the month, a clear sign of ongoing engagement within the sector.

Monthly Performance Metrics

According to the analytical data compiled in the Ministry of Justice’s Real Estate Bulletin, the number of properties sold in November increased by 7%. Both the Transaction Value Index and the Traded Area Index experienced similar growth, rising by 7% and 4%, respectively. These figures highlight a broad-based escalation in market activity, which is vital for the sector’s health.

In terms of regional performance, the municipalities of Al Rayyan, Doha, and Al Wakrah emerged as the leading markets based on transaction value. Their performance overshadowed other municipalities such as Al Daayen, Umm Salal, and Al Khor, amongst others, which also registered notable transaction volumes.

Breakdown of Transaction Values by Municipality

The Real Estate Market Index provides an in-depth look at transaction values for November:

• Al Rayyan Municipality: QR798,717,167 ($219.4 million)
• Doha Municipality: QR689,685,619 ($189.5 million)
• Al Wakrah Municipality: QR342,897,484 ($94.2 million)
• Al Daayen Municipality: QR184,038,942 ($50.6 million)
• Umm Salal Municipality: QR136,650,500 ($37.5 million)
• Al Khor and Al Thakhira Municipality: QR59,430,016 ($16.3 million)
• Al Shamal Municipality: QR48,774,714 ($13.4 million)
• Al Shahaniya Municipality: QR1,220,000 ($335,000)

By analyzing traded areas, Al Rayyan dominated with 39% of total activity, followed by Doha at 19%, while Al Wakrah accounted for 15%. Umm Salal and Al Daayen each represented 8%, with Al Shamal capturing 7%, and Al Khor and Al Thakhira encompassing 4%.

Overview of Property Sales

Al Rayyan maintained its leading position in the number of properties sold, capturing 27% of total transactions. Doha followed closely with 24%, and Al Wakrah accounted for 16%. Other municipalities shared smaller percentages, underscoring the competitive nature of the real estate market.

Average square-foot prices for November in various areas were notable:

• Doha: QR535–832 ($147–229)
• Al Wakrah: QR276–405 ($76–111)
• Al Rayyan: QR319–450 ($88–124)
• Umm Salal: QR300–400 ($82–110)
• Al Daayen: QR346–545 ($95–150)
• Al Khor and Al Thakhira: QR226–350 ($62–96)
• Al Shamal: QR120–233 ($33–64)
• Al Shahaniya: QR149 ($41)

The highest-value transactions for the month included ten properties sold, with six in Al Rayyan, three in Doha, and one in Al Wakrah, highlighting the ongoing demand for premium real estate.

Mortgage Activity Insights

Mortgage activity remained vigorous in November, with 115 mortgage transactions totaling QR3,760,299,706 ($1.03 billion). Doha Municipality led in terms of mortgage volumes, with 45 transactions making up 39.1% of the total, followed by Al Rayyan with 40 transactions (34.8%).

Al Daayen recorded 11 transactions (9.6%), and both Al Wakrah and Umm Salal noted eight transactions each (7%). Al Shamal saw two transactions (1.7%), while Al Khor and Al Thakhira recorded one transaction (0.9%).

By value, Doha topped the list with mortgage transactions amounting to QR2,299,440,944 ($631.7 million), whereas Al Khor and Al Thakhira had the lowest mortgage value, recorded at QR2,437,000 ($669,000). Notably, the top ten mortgage transactions represented 80% of the total mortgage value for the month.

Residential Transactions and Market Outlook

Residential unit transactions showed slight increases, with 160 transactions valued at QR235,599,566 ($64.7 million). The Ministry of Justice confirmed that data indicated continued growth across investment and commercial segments in the sector.

This ongoing momentum is attributed to new laws, regulations, and decrees that enhance real estate registration, ownership rights, and investment opportunities for both local and foreign capital. Officials emphasized that these developments reaffirm the foundational strength of Qatar’s economy while showcasing the pivotal role of the real estate sector in fostering ongoing economic growth.

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