2025-10-20
Qatar’s Realty Sector Reflects High Investment Intensity: Aqarat-Invest Qatar Report
Doha's real estate sector, which is poised for growth due to multitude of reasons, reflects high investment intensity with an average capex (capital expenditure) of more than $202mn per project, according to a joint report of Aqarat (Real Estate Regulatory Authority) and Invest Qatar.
"With an average capex of more than $202mn per project, the (real estate) sector is amongst the top five sectors by foreign direct investment (FDI) capex," the report said.
Over the past 20 years, Qatar's real estate sector has been the second largest recipient of FDI capex among the non-hydrocarbons sectors, it said.
The sector is estimated to have created 17.4% of non-hydrocarbon FDI capex totalling around $1.7bn, playing a key role in Qatar's diversification, it said.
Among non-hydrocarbons FDI capex, chemicals had the highest share of 22.1%, hotels and tourism (13.1%), metals (12.9%) and renewable energy (5.6%).
Real estate sector is estimated to have created more than 14,000 jobs, making it the largest job creator in the non-hydrocarbon sector, according to the report.
Qatar's realty sector saw a strong growth in 2024 with sales up 38% since 2018 and 5,535 units. Contracts rose 10% annually, led by an 8% increase in the commercial sector.
Total mortgage value transactions grew 43% year-on-year to $17.4bn, it said, adding total number of transactions rose by 6.3% to 1,026, reflecting the continued maturity of Qatar’s real estate sector.
The total contract value reached around $7.3bn, boosted by the World Cup legacy and ongoing infrastructure projects, the report said.
"Qatar’s progressive real estate laws are accelerating investment through private sector and foreign ownership," it said, adding ownership is permitted in nine freehold areas and 16 usufruct/lease-hold areas among all sectors.
Doha's real estate and construction sectors are poised to maintain strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7% through 2029, reaching a combined value of $45bn, the report said.
In the past decade, real estate and construction had increased their share of Qatar’s GDP from 13.8% to 18.5% underscoring their rising strategic importance and potential for advancing Qatar’s economic diversification, supporting sustainable growth and investment.
Over the past 10 years, real estate surged by 55% and construction by 57%, highlighting significant growth momentum, the report said, adding Qatar's population growth of 50% between 2014 and 2029 is a key catalyst for rising real estate demand, supported by ongoing urban and infrastructure development.
The country’s real GDP is forecast to grow at 2.4% this year and 5.4% in 2026, according to the report.
Qatar's real estate market is poised for continued expansion, support by key strengths and strategic enablers such as strong investment environment such as economic stability, accessible financing and attractive returns; high quality of life; and robust infrastructure, it said.
This growth is further driven by emerging market trends like focus on sustainability (green buildings and environmentally conscious development), technology integration and lifestyle and leisure demand, according to the joint report.
"With an average capex of more than $202mn per project, the (real estate) sector is amongst the top five sectors by foreign direct investment (FDI) capex," the report said.
Over the past 20 years, Qatar's real estate sector has been the second largest recipient of FDI capex among the non-hydrocarbons sectors, it said.
The sector is estimated to have created 17.4% of non-hydrocarbon FDI capex totalling around $1.7bn, playing a key role in Qatar's diversification, it said.
Among non-hydrocarbons FDI capex, chemicals had the highest share of 22.1%, hotels and tourism (13.1%), metals (12.9%) and renewable energy (5.6%).
Real estate sector is estimated to have created more than 14,000 jobs, making it the largest job creator in the non-hydrocarbon sector, according to the report.
Qatar's realty sector saw a strong growth in 2024 with sales up 38% since 2018 and 5,535 units. Contracts rose 10% annually, led by an 8% increase in the commercial sector.
Total mortgage value transactions grew 43% year-on-year to $17.4bn, it said, adding total number of transactions rose by 6.3% to 1,026, reflecting the continued maturity of Qatar’s real estate sector.
The total contract value reached around $7.3bn, boosted by the World Cup legacy and ongoing infrastructure projects, the report said.
"Qatar’s progressive real estate laws are accelerating investment through private sector and foreign ownership," it said, adding ownership is permitted in nine freehold areas and 16 usufruct/lease-hold areas among all sectors.
Doha's real estate and construction sectors are poised to maintain strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7% through 2029, reaching a combined value of $45bn, the report said.
In the past decade, real estate and construction had increased their share of Qatar’s GDP from 13.8% to 18.5% underscoring their rising strategic importance and potential for advancing Qatar’s economic diversification, supporting sustainable growth and investment.
Over the past 10 years, real estate surged by 55% and construction by 57%, highlighting significant growth momentum, the report said, adding Qatar's population growth of 50% between 2014 and 2029 is a key catalyst for rising real estate demand, supported by ongoing urban and infrastructure development.
The country’s real GDP is forecast to grow at 2.4% this year and 5.4% in 2026, according to the report.
Qatar's real estate market is poised for continued expansion, support by key strengths and strategic enablers such as strong investment environment such as economic stability, accessible financing and attractive returns; high quality of life; and robust infrastructure, it said.
This growth is further driven by emerging market trends like focus on sustainability (green buildings and environmentally conscious development), technology integration and lifestyle and leisure demand, according to the joint report.
Source: GULF TIMES