Segments - Qatar Residential Real Estate Market by Category (Condominiums, Villas, and Other Types) and Key Cities (Doha, Al Wakrah, Al Rayyan and Umm Salal Muhammad) - Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The Qatar Residential Real Estate Market size was USD 4.28 Billion in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 7.38 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 6.24% during 2023–2031.
The growth of the market is attributed to the influx of population and vast GDP growth, coupled with government policies and employment opportunities. The population in Qatar's was expected to cross 2.7 million by the end of 2019.
The primary market for residential units was expanded by Law No. 16 of 2018, which was executed in 2019. Initially, non-Qatari investors didn’t posses fixed holding rights; however, the law permits non-Qatari investors to purchase apartments in West Bay, Lusail, and Onaiza on a freehold title.
Residential supply is observing rapid expansion throughout the market, with the realization of new villa compounds and apartment buildings The Tourism Authority in Qatar raised the number of visitors on a Y-o-Y basis.
Rental drift in residential estate differ, on the grounds of units. Apartment supply is expected to be influenced by small units (one-bed units and studios). There has been an increase in the occupancy rates for well-located, prime compounds, owing to the demand for quality by tenants. The pipeline supply of compound villas is comparatively lower than that of apartments, if the demand rises further it may lead to rental expansion.
The contribution of real estate activities to the country's GDP during the first quarter of 2019 fell by 5.84% to QAR 9.68 billion, as compared to QAR 10.28 billion in the fourth quarter of 2018.
The COVID-19 pandemic had an unpleasant impact on the Residential real estate market in Qatar. The government barriers in tourism are the key factor impeding the market; however, the government’s steps and strategies have helped neutralize the situation. This pandemic has encouraged the key players to implement advance technologies to overcome these challenges and expand the market growth.
The report on the residential real estate market in Qatar includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
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Details |
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Report Title |
Residential Real Estate Market - Qatar Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
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Base Year |
2022 |
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Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
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Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
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Segmentation |
Category (Condominiums, Villas, and Other Types) |
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Key cities |
Doha, Al Wakrah, Al Rayyan and Umm Salal Muhammad |
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Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
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Key Players |
Al Mana Real Estate, United Development Company, Qatari Diar Real Estate Company, Ezdan Holding Group and Barwa Real Estate |
Based on category, the residential real estate market in Qatar is segregated into condominiums, villas, and other types. The villas segment is expected to account for a key share of the market during the forecast period owing to stabilized rental rates and introduction of new and luxurious villas in the region.
Rental activities in The Lusail and Pearl-Qatar have grown significantly, leading to various developments in the area. The Pearl-Qatar area is projected to have a large supply of one-bedroom units, thereby, widening the gap between one-bedroom and larger bedroom units.
In terms of cities, the market is broadly classified into Doha, Al Wakrah, Al Rayyan and Umm Salal Muhammad. Doha is anticipated to expand at a robust CAGR during the forecast period. Stabilized rents for villas and increase in the occupancy rates for prime, well-located compounds, due to the demand for quality by tenants are anticipated to boost the market growth over the coming years.
The Residential real estate market in Qatar has been segmented on the basis of:-
Key players competing in the Residential real estate market in Qatar include Al Mana Real Estate, United Development Company, Qatari Diar Real Estate Company, Ezdan Holding Group and Barwa Real Estate.
Some of these players are using several market strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, capacity expansion, and product launches to enhance their market shares.
In 2019, around 1,700 villas and apartments were added in Q2, bringing the total stock to 294,700 units by the end of the quarter. The supply of apartments encompasses 1,500 units from the delivered projects in The Lusail, Pearl, Fereej Bin Mahmoud, Fereej Abdul Aziz, Old Ghanim, Musheireb, and Al Dafna.
Major companies include Al Mana Real Estate, United Development Company, Qatari Diar Real Estate Company, Ezdan Holding Group, and Barwa Real Estate.
Opportunities include affordable and stable rental rates, technological advancements, R&D investments, and the development of new malls, towers, and luxury communities.
Trends include rising demand for quality and well-located compounds, increased occupancy rates in prime areas, and a growing supply of apartments, especially one-bedroom and studio units.
The pandemic negatively impacted the market, mainly due to government restrictions on tourism, but subsequent government strategies and adoption of advanced technologies helped stabilize the sector.
Major cities include Doha, Al Wakrah, Al Rayyan, and Umm Salal Muhammad, with Doha expected to dominate the market due to high demand and robust growth.
The villas segment is expected to account for a significant share of the market due to stabilized rental rates and the introduction of new luxury villas.
Law No. 16 of 2018 allows non-Qatari investors to purchase apartments on a freehold basis in areas like West Bay, Lusail, and Onaiza, expanding investment opportunities for foreigners.
Key growth drivers include population influx, strong GDP growth, favorable government policies, increasing employment opportunities, and major investments such as those for the World Cup 2022.
The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.24% during the forecast period 2023–2031.
The Qatar residential real estate market was valued at USD 4.28 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 7.38 billion by 2031.