Construction & Real Estate
From The Report: Qatar 2025
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Substantial public investment in a range of infrastructure projects has driven growth in Qatar’s construction and real estate sector in the decade preceding 2025. The development of several transport networks; new residential, retail and leisure spaces; and the expansion of Qatar’s industry in the lead-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup has supported market growth. The government established new laws and regulations in recent years aiming to foster more collaboration between public and private entities, and open Qatar’s real estate market to higher levels of foreign investment. Additionally, QNV 2030 will bolster investor confidence in the real estate market, particularly as the population is expected to grow steadily over the next decade.

This chapter contains interviews with Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiya, Minister of Municipality; Saad bin Ahmad Al Muhannadi, President, Public Works Authority (Ashghal); and Ali Mohamed Al Ali, CEO, Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company.

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Overview

Built to last: Sector poised for continued growth, fuelled by strategic infrastructure investment and regulatory reforms
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Substantial public investment in a range of infrastructure projects has driven growth in Qatar’s construction and real estate sector in the decade preceding 2025. The development of several transport networks; new residential, retail and leisure spaces; and the expansion of Qatar’s industry in the lead-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup has supported market growth. The government established new laws and regulations in recent years aiming to foster more collaboration between public and private entities, and open Qatar’s real estate market to higher levels of foreign investment. This includes allowing foreign residents buy houses in certain areas…

Interview

Comprehensive planning: Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiya, Minister of Municipality, on establishing a comprehensive strategy for the creation of sustainable urban centres by 2030
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Interview: Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiya, Minister of Municipality, on establishing a comprehensive strategy for the creation of sustainable urban centres by 2030 Which strategies ensure that Qatar’s real estate and construction projects align with environmental and sustainability development goals? ABDULLAH BIN HAMAD BIN ABDULLAH AL ATTIYA: Qatar integrates sustainability principles into all stages of planning and execution for real estate and construction projects, reflecting its…

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Enhanced liveability: Saad bin Ahmad Al Muhannadi, President, Public Works Authority (Ashghal), on strengthening planning and construction processes to meet evolving standards and market demand
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Interview: Saad bin Ahmad Al Muhannadi, President, Public Works Authority (Ashghal), on strengthening planning and construction processes to meet evolving standards and market demand In what ways do large-scale infrastructure projects contribute to Qatar’s economic growth? SAAD BIN AHMAD AL MUHANNADI: Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030 has been pivotal in driving large-scale infrastructure projects, including a modern metro system, with the 2022 FIFA World Cup having further accelerated these developments.…

Analysis

Smart growth: Technology and rising tourism reshape the urban landscape
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With a population that has remained around 3m since 2023 – up from approximately 1.5m in 2008, primarily driven by labour migration and large-scale infrastructure development – Qatar has experienced an increasingly rapid pace of urbanisation. In parallel, the tourism sector achieved a major milestone in 2024, recording 5m international visitors and surpassing the annual target of 4.8m – representing a 25% increase. This progress aligns with national ambitions to attract 6m tourists annually by 2030 and increase the sector’s contribution to GDP from 7% to 12%. Qatar’s global reputation for safety – ranked the Safest Country in the…

Analysis

Shifting dynamics: Urban demand and landmark projects drive investor confidence amid an evolving residential market.
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While some segments of Qatar’s real estate market faced challenges in 2024, these shifts have opened up new opportunities – particularly in the evolving villa segment, which is adapting to changing tenant tastes and market dynamics. Rental rates for villas dropped by 7.5% in 2024, averaging QR15,085 ($4140) per month. The steepest declines were observed in Nuaija (20%) and West Bay Lagoon (9%), reflecting a shift in tenant preferences towards compact, urban living – particularly in the high-end bracket. By the fourth quarter of 2024, both villa and apartment prices had fallen by 5% year-on-year, underscoring a sustained correction in the…

Interview

Urban connection: Ali Mohamed Al Ali, CEO, Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, on promoting sustainability while establishing contemporary living standards for communities
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Interview: Ali Mohamed Al Ali, CEO, Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, on promoting sustainability while establishing contemporary living standards for communities What innovative technologies will be most effective at reducing the carbon footprint of largescale development projects? ALI MOHAMED AL ALI: Qatar’s construction and real estate sectors are rapidly aligning with global sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact. Strategies include adopting green building standards…

Analysis

Concrete oases: Urban areas are experimenting with cooling technologies to mitigate the effects of climate change
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With temperatures in cities set to rise in the coming decades, many public and private players in emerging markets are looking to tackle the challenge of extreme heat through technology, sustainable building techniques and the expansion of urban green spaces. Heat Consequences The Covid-19 pandemic helped spur the growth of smart cities, with governments tapping into data-collection infrastructure to track and limit the spread of the virus. Similar technologies are being harnessed to map and mitigate the impact of climate change in urban spaces. Microsoft, in partnership with the Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society, has…