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    20 Feb 2026 • The Peninsula Qatar

    Expectations of continued demand for real estate despite increased supply

    Qatar real estate enters a more mature cycle as price corrections slow

    Qatar’s real estate market is showing clearer signs of stabilisation, with price corrections easing and performance increasingly driven by asset quality, location, and tenant demand. In Q4 2025, ValuStrat’s residential VPI recorded only a 0.3% quarterly decline, pointing to a more measured cycle after earlier adjustments.

    What’s driving residential performance in late-2025?

    Residential values are broadly stable, with villas showing stronger resilience than apartments in higher-end areas such as Al Waab and West Bay Lagoon. The rental market is softer: residential rents declined by around 1.5% versus H1 2025, largely linked to new supply entering developing districts including Lusail and The Pearl.

    What’s happening in offices and why does it matter?

    Total office stock reached an estimated 5.6 million sq m by end-2025, with Lusail contributing the largest share of new additions. Despite supply growth, prime West Bay office occupancy remained around 80%, reflecting a clear “flight to quality” as occupiers prioritise modern, higher-spec space. Average office rents declined 2% year-on-year, as newer locations compete more aggressively on pricing, leaving secondary assets more exposed to vacancy.

    How are hospitality and retail shaping the outlook?

    Hospitality is the standout performer, supported by rising international arrivals, reaching ~4 million visitors by late-2025. Hotel performance indicators held up, especially in the four- and five-star segments. Retail continues to expand through new community malls, but organised retail supply is approaching saturation, pushing landlords toward more flexible leasing terms to secure and retain tenants.

    What this signals for 2026

    ValuStrat’s read is that Qatar is moving into a more mature market phase: slower price corrections, demand anchored by longer-term residents, and incremental support from policy initiatives such as expanded residency rights for property owners. Performance in 2026 is likely to diverge more clearly by product quality, tenant covenant strength, and supply intensity.

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