Inside the Report
The Qatar real estate market enters 2026 upon a stable foundation, characterised by steady performance across most asset classes and notable growth in the hospitality sector. This edition of the ValuStrat Price Index (VPI) provides a valuation-anchored analysis of market maturity, highlighting modest annual improvements in residential capital values and the early stabilisation of office rents.
- Residential capital values (VPI) recorded a 1.1% year-on-year increase to reach 97.6 points, largely supported by a 1.3% annual rise in freehold villa values.
- Residential transaction volumes surged by 35.1% annually, with median ticket sizes peaking at QAR 3 million during the third quarter before moderating.
- The Office Rental VPI demonstrated early signs of stabilisation, registering a 1% quarterly improvement in Q4 2025 to settle at 97.2 points.
- The hospitality sector maintained strong momentum, achieving an 11.5% year-on-year growth in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) alongside a 3.7% annual rise in visitor arrivals.
- Industrial and retail markets displayed resilience, with ambient warehouse rents stabilising and prime malls continuing to command premium rates.
Who should read this report?
- Institutional investors and developers requiring independent, valuation-based metrics to assess asset performance and inform future project pipelines.
- Lenders and risk management teams seeking authoritative VPI data to underwrite exposure across residential, commercial, and industrial real estate portfolios.
- Multinational corporations and government entities looking to benchmark office rents and negotiate leases within Grade A and Grade B commercial clusters.
- High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and active buyers aiming to track residential capital values and rental yields across key districts like Lusail and The Pearl.
- Hospitality operators and tourism stakeholders monitoring RevPAR, ADR, and visitor arrival trends to optimise pricing and operational strategies.
What can audience expect from this report?
This comprehensive review equips market participants with the evidence-driven insights required to navigate Qatar's evolving property landscape.
- Benchmark residential and commercial assets against citywide capital and rental value trajectories to optimise portfolio performance.
- Understand structural shifts in the office sector, including the divergence between Grade A and Grade B asset performance.
- Support complex acquisition, disposal, and lending decisions backed by an independent, RICS-regulated valuation framework.
- Track key demand indicators across retail and hospitality segments to formulate resilient, long-term leasing and investment strategies
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