Prime Highlights

• Qatar’s real estate sector recorded 99 mortgage deals worth QR4.918 billion in January 2026, reflecting steady market activity, with Doha leading in both deal volume and value.
• Officials highlighted that ongoing regulatory reforms and economic diversification are supporting growth, making the sector a stable and attractive investment destination.

Key Facts

• Doha accounted for 33 deals worth QR3.795 billion, while Al Rayyan and Al Dhaayen recorded 25 deals (QR574m) and 14 deals (QR463m), respectively.
• Seven of the top ten highest-value mortgaged properties were in Doha, which contributed 61.2% of total mortgage value and 39.1% of total properties in January.

Background

Qatar’s real estate market recorded 99 mortgage transactions worth QR4.918bn in January, showing steady activity in property financing, according to data from the Ministry of Justice.

Doha Municipality reported the highest number of mortgage deals at 33, making up about one-third of the total transactions. It also recorded the highest mortgage value at QR3.795bn, keeping its position as the country’s main property hub.

Al Rayyan Municipality came next with 25 deals worth QR574m. Umm Slal Municipality recorded 15 mortgage deals, while Al Dhaayen Municipality completed 14 deals worth QR463 million.

Al Shamal Municipality completed five transactions worth QR9.914m, and Al Wakrah Municipality completed four transactions worth QR9.146m. Al Khor and Al Dhakira Municipality had three transactions, with the lowest total value at QR4.6m.

The data shows that the number of mortgaged properties was higher than their share in total value across all municipalities. Doha recorded the highest ratios in both volume and value. Seven of the ten largest mortgaged properties were located in Doha, while one was in Al Dhaayen.

Overall, Doha accounted for 61.2 percent of the total mortgage value and 39.1 percent of the total number of properties. Al Rayyan held 28.3 percent of the value, followed by Al Dhaayen with 6.1 percent.

Officials said the figures reflect stable growth in the real estate sector across investment and commercial areas. Strong economic fundamentals, ongoing urban development and new regulations continue to support the property market.

With a focus on diversification and long-term planning, Qatar’s real estate sector remains attractive for investors and is expected to maintain steady performance in the coming months.