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Apartment prices in Doha average QAR 11,900 per square metre across the 8 areas covered here, down 1.0 per cent over the year, with annual rent averaging QAR 680 per square metre. That city average conceals more than it shows: Bin Mahmoud sits at the bottom of the range and Musheireb (Msheireb Downtown Doha) at the top, a spread of roughly 2.1 times for the same unit type, which is why an area figure is the only usable one for a purchase decision. Gross rental yields run from 5.0 to 7.6 per cent, and they move inversely to price: the cheapest areas yield most, because rents compress less than capital values. 3 of the 8 areas are freehold, which for a foreign buyer in Qatar is the condition that comes before any price comparison. Figures are the June 2026 snapshot and are stated per square metre rather than per unit.

Disclaimer: All prices shown are market estimates based on published data sources. They do not represent official valuations or guaranteed transaction prices. This is not investment advice.

Doha Property Price Trend

Estimated average property price per square metre trend for Doha.

Doha Average Price per sqm (QAR)

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Estimated averages across all tracked areas. Not an official index. Data as of June 2026.

Property Prices by Area in Doha

Estimated prices per square metre for all tracked areas in Doha, sorted by buy price. Click on any area for detailed pricing, trend charts, and neighbourhood information.

Doha Areas Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of all tracked areas in Doha.

Area Price/sqm (Buy) Price/sqm (Rent/yr) Gross Yield YoY Change
Musheireb (Msheireb Downtown Doha) QAR 16 200
(~€4 050)
QAR 810
(~€203)
5.0% 1.0%
West Bay QAR 14 700
(~€3 675)
QAR 810
(~€203)
5.5% -2.0%
The Pearl-Qatar QAR 14 200
(~€3 550)
QAR 710
(~€178)
5.0% 1.0%
Lusail City QAR 11 500
(~€2 875)
QAR 690
(~€173)
6.0% 5.0%
Fox Hills (Lusail) QAR 10 300
(~€2 575)
QAR 670
(~€168)
6.5% 3.0%
Al Sadd QAR 8 900
(~€2 225)
QAR 625
(~€156)
7.0% -1.0%
Al Waab QAR 8 400
(~€2 100)
QAR 550
(~€138)
6.5% -1.0%
Bin Mahmoud QAR 7 800
(~€1 950)
QAR 590
(~€148)
7.6% -3.0%

All prices are estimates based on published data as of June 2026. Read full disclaimer.

About Doha Real Estate

Doha, Qatar's capital and primary city, is home to the vast majority of the country's residential property market. The city has been transformed by the 2022 FIFA World Cup preparations, with infrastructure investments exceeding USD 200 billion (~€184 billion) creating world-class transport, hospitality, and residential infrastructure.

The post-World Cup property market is navigating an adjustment phase as the significant new supply added during the construction boom is absorbed. Freehold zones for foreign buyers -- particularly The Pearl-Qatar and Lusail -- offer the most liquid segments of the market, while leasehold areas cater primarily to the rental market.

Doha's compact geography means that commute times are relatively short, though traffic congestion can be significant during peak hours. The Doha Metro, opened in 2019, has improved connectivity and is gradually influencing property demand patterns along its routes.

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Sources

Price estimates for Doha are compiled from government transaction registries (where available), asking prices on major portals, and published reports from JLL, Knight Frank, CBRE, and ValuStrat. Rental data is based on listed rental prices and market reports.

Data as of June 2026. All prices are estimates, not official valuations. Read full disclaimer.

How to read the Doha table

The figures above run from 16,200 per square metre in Musheireb (Msheireb Downtown Doha) down to 7,800 in Bin Mahmoud, and the first thing to do with that range is to stop using the average. No property is available at the city mean; every property is available in one of these areas, and the step between two adjacent rows is the comparison a buyer can act on. The table mixes mixed-use, waterfront, residential and suburban areas, and a price per square metre only transfers between areas of the same type, so rows should be compared within a type before across it. 3 of the 8 areas are freehold, which for a foreign buyer decides which rows are even available: a leasehold row at an attractive price is not a cheaper version of a freehold one. Yields move against prices down the table, as they do in most urban markets, so the cheapest rows show the best gross return and the trade being made there is tenant depth and resale liquidity. Each figure carries the date it was collected, and the sources behind it are named on the area page it links to.

Doha: frequently asked questions

What is the average property price in Doha?

Across the neighbourhoods we track, property in Doha averages about QAR 11 900 (~€2 975) per square metre in 2026, which puts a 90 square metre apartment near QAR 1 071 000 (~€267 750). The spread between the cheapest and the most expensive district is wide, so the city average is a starting point rather than a budget.

Which areas of Doha offer the best rental yield?

The table above ranks every district by gross yield, and the pattern is consistent across Gulf cities: mid-priced residential areas outperform prime waterfront districts, because rents there rise roughly in line with the market while purchase prices carry a premium for capital growth. Expect one to two percentage points of difference between the two ends of the ranking.

Is it a good time to buy in Doha?

Prices in Doha have moved by -1.0% over the last twelve months. Timing a Gulf market on a single year is unreliable: handover waves and off-plan launches distort short-run averages. The more useful questions are how long you intend to hold, and whether the rent covers the service charges and financing in the meantime.

How much rent do properties in Doha achieve?

Asking rents average around QAR 680 (~€170) per square metre per year across the districts we cover, which is roughly QAR 5 100 (~€1 275) a month for a 90 square metre apartment. Furnished units and short-term lets command more, at the cost of higher turnover and management time.

What costs come on top of the purchase price in Doha?

Budget five to seven per cent of the price for transaction costs: land department or registration fees, agency commission of about two per cent, trustee and conveyancing charges, and mortgage arrangement fees where financing is used. Annual service charges then apply per square metre, and they vary enormously between an older tower and a recent development with extensive amenities.