Latest Qatar Real Estate Projects and New Launches

Under the theme Stability as an Asset Class, the fourth edition of Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026 came to an end on 29 October, recording more than QR 1 billion in sales at the Forum and Cityscape Qatar exhibition, twice as much as last year’s edition.

Over three days at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, more than 70 local and international real estate developers showcased more than 400 ongoing residential and commercial projects in Qatar and abroad to 16,000 visitors.

Organized by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority Aqarat in association with Informa Tharawat, Qatar Real Estate Forum and Cityscape Qatar acted as the biggest platform for unveiling residential projects in the season. Here is a round-up of projects launched and exhibited at the Forum, as well as key takeaways from the dignitaries and speakers at the event.

A Billion Riyal Week at the Exhibition Center

Patronage from Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, who visited various Cityscape Qatar pavilions and met with developers in attendance, lent gravitas to the three-day edition of the forum that wrapped up on 29 October. The Minister of Municipality officiated at the opening of the forum, which was attended by over 70 speakers and 60 exhibiting companies. The Speaker of the Shura Council, along with the Ministers of Finance, Culture and Justice all took part in the official opening day tour of Cityscape Qatar.

The forum addressed three themes across its three days, market stability, investment and financing, and quality of life.

Combined sales at the show and forum exceeded QR 1 billion according to Aqarat, marking a 100 percent increase on last year’s edition. Sales at developer pavilions are not reflected immediately in official figures as buyers will later register their purchases with the Ministry of Justice. Arady’s report on the Qatar real estate market in October 2026 elaborates further on how this process factors into official transaction data each month.

Perlita Gardens Leads the New Launches

The standout launch of the week came from United Development Company (UDC), which unveiled Perlita Gardens during the exhibition, marking a major addition to The Pearl Island. Featuring contemporary architecture with Mediterranean influences such as arches, layered designs and natural elements, Perlita Gardens comprises 150 standalone six-bedroom villas across seven different villa collections and six facade color options. Offering an array of amenities including majlis spaces (formal sitting room and family majlis), staff and guest quarters, terraces and swimming pools, Perlita Gardens villas are set to cater to the needs of a variety of clientele.

Commenting on the launch of Perlita Gardens, Yasser Salah Al-Jaidah, President and Chief Executive Officer of UDC, said, “The Perlita Gardens project marks a significant milestone in the development of The Pearl Island, reflecting our ongoing commitment to providing residential options that align with market needs and evolving lifestyles.”

Adding to this, Hussain Akbar Al-Baker, Executive Director of Commercial and Properties at UDC, said, “Perlita Gardens introduces a standalone villa proposition for buyers seeking greater space and privacy within The Pearl Island”.

Having secured the land for Perlita Gardens for QR 625 million, UDC expects construction of the project to take approximately 36 months from commencement. While registrations for an expression of interest for Perlita Gardens were made available during the exhibition, a limited release for sales of Phase One of the project was also launched, with buyers able to opt for an in-house payment plan or secure mortgage financing through Commercial Bank or Dukhan Bank.

A Limited Offer on Gewan Island

Crystal Residence, on the other hand, comprises completed, ready-to-move-in apartments with one - four bedrooms on Gewan Island, available with flexible ownership pathways. UDC paired the Perlita Gardens launch with a limited-time sales offer on these apartments, valid until 31 December 2026.

"Perlita Gardens and Crystal Residence reflect two distinct ways of responding to those needs," said Al-Jaidah when describing the two properties by UDC, adding that both are targeted at different segments and customer needs.

The Grove Returns with a Zaha Hadid Design

Lusail and its islands were front and center on the exhibition floor, and this year's show welcomed back The Grove at Qetaifan Island North, a seafront residential neighborhood and marina presented by JMJ Group Holding in collaboration with Qetaifan Projects. First revealed at the 2024 edition of the exhibition, The Grove returns as one of the island's key residential developments.

Both the interiors and the architectural design for The Grove, which comprises 293 residences with one - four bedrooms, were created by Zaha Hadid Architects, with the fluidity of form the firm is known for complementing the project's waterside location along Qetaifan Island's waterfront. The residences will be branded SLS following a memorandum of understanding between lifestyle hospitality company Ennismore, the management company behind SLS-branded hotels and residences, and JMJ Group Holding.

Qetaifan Island North Builds Out Its Destination

Qetaifan Projects gave visitors a tour of the offerings that will make up the Qetaifan Island North destination north of Lusail, including Meryal Waterpark and the Elie Saab designed Les Vagues residences.

By featuring leisure and hospitality first and foremost, Qetaifan Island North hopes its beach clubs and Meryal Waterpark will lure in visitors, creating the type of destination that will support values in its residential component.

TAAMEER Unveils Canal Bay on the Island's West

TAAMEER Real Estate Projects Group presented Canal Bay, an integrated waterfront residential and hospitality destination on the western side of Qetaifan Island North. The development comprises 783 apartments, 382 hotel apartments and 579 hotel rooms spread across different projects, including Carlton House, which includes apartments, hotel apartments and a hotel. Canal Bay also includes a five star hotel to be operated by an international hotel chain, with the name yet to be announced.

Canal Bay offers direct access to Azure Beach and is in close proximity to Meryal Waterpark. Canal Walk, a main pedestrian street lined with restaurants, cafes and retail outlets, forms part of the district, and the development's main attractions also include its 580 meter corniche and air-conditioned walkways.

Days before the forum opened, TAAMEER announced it reached an agreement with Qetaifan Projects to acquire new land plots in the island's southern high rise area, with total investments in the new plots expected to exceed QR 1.4 billion. Commenting on the acquisition, Mohamed Hussain Al Ali, Chairman and Group CEO of TAAMEER Group, said, "This acquisition marks a new phase in TAAMEER Group's expansion in Qetaifan Island North". For his part, Sheikh Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Chairman and Managing Director of Qetaifan Projects, commented that the new investments "reflect investors' growing confidence in the island in particular".

Barwa Bay and the Master Developers

Barwa Real Estate Group unveiled its newest project, Barwa Bay, at its stand on the opening day. Located in the heart of Lusail's Marina District on a plot of around 17,000 square meters, Barwa Bay will comprise two residential towers on a common podium offering around 639 sea facing apartments. Amenities will include outdoor swimming pools, a gym, a running track, two padel courts, a residents' club, a children's area and a multi-purpose hall, while the ground floor areas totaling around 7,000 square meters will house cafes, restaurants and retail outlets.

Commenting on the launch, Ahmad Mohamad Al-Tayeb, Group Chief Executive Officer of Barwa Real Estate Group, said the unveiling of Barwa Bay at the exhibition marks an important step for the group as it enters its next phase, expressing his hope that the residential towers become an iconic addition to Lusail's skyline. Registration of interest opened during the exhibition.

Other agreements signed during the show included a strategic partnership between Barwa and Qatar Rail to explore investment and development opportunities around transportation stations. During the master developers session, the group put its portfolio at around 40 projects worth in excess of QR 37 billion, while Qatari Diar spoke about Lusail's smart infrastructure and how it has been attracting new development to the city.

Also located in Lusail's Marina District, Lusail Marina Heights by Shelter Development comprises a residential tower featuring apartments with one - three bedrooms, and handover is expected by the end of 2027.

What the Speakers Said

Mohammed bin Hassan Al-Malki, President of Aqarat, kicked off the opening keynote by stressing the importance of stability and transparency in attracting investments into a country. According to the organizers' announcement, he said, "Investment seeks more than opportunities alone. It requires an environment built on stability, transparency and confidence."

Addressing the attendees, Mohammed Makki, Real Estate Investment Director at Aqarat, explained the rationale behind the forum agenda, which on its second day shifted focus from real estate investment trusts to tokenization. Makki went on to underscore the importance of nurturing an ecosystem that offers investors a sense of stability, saying, "Our aim is to ensure that Qatar's real estate market provides investors with a stable environment."

Later in the program Nikki Greenberg, CEO of Real Estate of the Future, talked about technology in real estate and explained, "Real estate assets are part of a much larger, interconnected ecosystem."

Alexander Heuff, Group Director of Cityscape, underlined the importance of delving deeper into the real estate market, saying, "a new project can capture attention, but the real value comes from understanding what is behind it".

Commenting on this year's edition of Cityscape, Al-Jaidah said it was "a powerful reminder of real estate's enduring resilience as an asset class".

Other highlights from the three-day program included an in-depth discussion on Qatar's recently introduced owners' associations law aimed at shedding light on the rights and obligations of both developers and owners.

The Ministry Pavilion and the Smart Appraiser

At its pavilion, the Ministry of Justice announced a comprehensive revamp of its real estate services. One of the new applications is the Smart Real Estate Appraiser, which will be rolled out during the coming period. The application provides a reliable indicative value for the property in question, and such values can be used by concerned parties including professional appraisers and buyers.

What the Forum Means for Buyers

Apartments in these projects will appeal to a wide range of buyers as they are all located in areas where foreign nationals can buy property in Qatar outright.

While it remains to be seen how successful these projects will be, demand for apartments in Lusail and on The Pearl Island seems to be on the rise. In October The Pearl Island topped the list of areas with the highest value of apartment sales registered in Qatar and saw one of the highest search increases on Arady, while Lusail had 77 of the 206 registered apartment sales in Qatar that month.

The results of sales from the forum week should start to show up in Ministry of Justice bulletins over the coming months as buyers register their purchases, and the first signs of Qatar's billion riyal week may start to trickle into the monthly figures soon. Anyone weighing the new launches against the resale market can compare them with apartments for sale on Arady across both islands, with live asking prices.

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