Official data show a sharp rebound in Qatar's residential market, with the central bank's price index rising 6.81% year on year in July.
According to Gulf Times, citing the Ministry of Justice and Aqarat, transaction values in Qatar's residential market rose 28.5% year on year in the first quarter of 2026 to QR9.2 billion. The Qatar Central Bank's Real Estate Price Index rose 8% year on year in March 2026 and reached 243.12 points in July 2026, up 6.81% year on year. In August 2026, 114 residential unit transactions were recorded.
The article notes that, under current regulations, foreign nationals who buy property are eligible for renewable residency permits for themselves and their families. Lusail's Al Kharayej district is described as one of the 10 designated freehold zones open to non-Qataris.
Check the current list of freehold areas and the residency conditions for your property before you commit.