The Qatar real estate market achieved notable growth in the first quarter of 2025. Residential transactions increased 13.2 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and 67.1 percent year-on-year (YoY).
Housing unit prices reached a median of QR2.7 million. This shows a 3.8 percent quarterly rise, although it reflects a 3.6 percent annual decline. Doha and Al Dayeen recorded the highest transaction volumes. The Pearl Island and Al Qassar posted a 54.3 percent surge in sales value and a 39.8 percent increase in transactions.
Furthermore, the Qatar real estate market expanded its housing supply to 401,542 units. This includes 253,513 apartments and 148,029 villas. Developers delivered 2,000 new apartments in Q1. Key projects added units at Gewan Island, Shahad Tower in West Bay, and several towers in Lusail Marina.
However, developers unveiled new projects to meet rising demand. Qatari Diar and Dar Global announced Trump-branded villas and a golf course in Simaisma. SAK Holding introduced Usool Al Mansoura Compound with 500 units across two towers. Tameer Properties purchased seafront plots on Qetaifan Island North to develop luxury residences and hotel-serviced apartments. Carlton House will lead these developments.
The rental rates remained stable across most areas. The median monthly rent held at QR8,500, unchanged from the previous quarter but 1 percent lower YoY. Apartments averaged QR6,000 per month, with a 2 percent annual decline. One-bedroom units averaged QR5,500, two-bedroom units QR6,250, and three-bedroom units QR7,500.
The Qatar real estate market also saw robust leasing activity. Over 18,000 apartment rental contracts were signed in Q1, reflecting a 15 percent increase QoQ and YoY. In addition, Al Wukair, Al Mashaf, and Al Thumama led leasing with 5,319 contracts, rising 17.5 percent quarterly.
In addition, villa rents averaged QR11,000 per month, stable QoQ and up 1 percent annually. Three-bedroom villas are rented at QR11,500, four-bedroom villas at QR12,000, and five-bedroom villas at QR14,000. The quarter recorded 6,048 villa leases, up 10 percent QoQ and 13.7 percent YoY.
Nevertheless, Soudan, Aziziya, Ghanim, and Murrah remained popular rental areas, with over 664 contracts signed, showing a 4 percent rise from Q4.
The Qatar real estate market continues attracting investors and developers as demand grows for both sales and rentals.
