Cityscape Qatar tops QAR 1 billion in sales as visitors hit 16,000

Cityscape Qatar closed in Doha after generating more than QAR 1 billion in real estate sales across the exhibition and the 4th Qatar Real Estate Forum, double last year’s total. The three-day event drew 16,000 visitors and showcased new launches, financing deals and policy discussions aimed at Qatar’s property market.

Why it matters: - Cityscape Qatar’s sales total crossed QAR 1 billion, a 100% year-on-year increase that signals strong demand in Qatar’s real estate market. - The event’s 16,000 visitors show broad interest from investors, developers and policymakers. - New launches and financing partnerships point to continued activity beyond the three-day event.

What happened: - Cityscape Qatar concluded in Doha after three days at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center. - Total real estate sales across the exhibition and the 4th Qatar Real Estate Forum exceeded QAR 1 billion. - The combined event welcomed 16,000 visitors. - His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, toured the exhibition on the final day. - His Excellency Sultan bin Saad bin Sultan Al Muraikhi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Qatar, also visited the event.

The details: - Barwa Real Estate Group unveiled Barwa Bay in Lusail. - Barwa Real Estate Group also signed agreements covering investment advisory and buyer financing. - United Development Company introduced Perlita Gardens on The Pearl Island. - United Development Company offered a limited-time sales promotion at Crystal Residence on Gewan Island. - Qatari Diar and Qetaifan Projects highlighted Qatar’s portfolio of residential and mixed-use destinations. - The 4th Qatar Real Estate Forum was organized by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) and Informa Tharawat in partnership with Cityscape Qatar. - The forum theme was “Stability as an Asset Class.” - Forum discussions focused on investment, regulation and urban development. - Final-day sessions examined what makes cities attractive places to live and invest. - Speakers discussed the role of infrastructure, healthcare, education and connectivity in long-term urban development. - Jan Vapaavuori, chairman of Finnvera and former mayor of Helsinki, said Doha’s stability and world-class infrastructure stand out as strengths. - At the Innovation Stage session “The Future of Housing in Qatar,” Eng. Ahmed Al-Sumaiti, vice president of Qatar Society of Engineers, discussed technology, resource efficiency and long-term maintenance in housing. - Al-Sumaiti said solar energy, greywater reuse, artificial intelligence in design and smart-home systems can improve efficiency and cut operating costs. - Al-Sumaiti also said maintenance should be considered from the start to keep homes efficient and sustainable over time. - Alexander Heuff, group director at Cityscape, said strong real estate markets depend on financing, infrastructure and understanding residents’ and investors’ needs. - Mohammed Makki, director of real estate investment at Aqarat, said Qatar’s sector remains stable and continues to attract local and international investors. - Makki said the market saw a strong sales recovery in the third quarter after the first half of the year. - Makki said Africa has emerged as a notable source of investor interest.

Between the lines: - The event was not just a sales showcase. It also functioned as a policy and market-planning forum for the next phase of Qatar’s property growth. - The combination of project launches, financing agreements and infrastructure discussions suggests the market is moving from promotion to execution. - International interest, including from Africa, indicates Qatar’s real estate market is expanding its investor base.

What's next: - Attention now shifts to how the newly announced projects, partnerships and policy ideas are implemented after the exhibition. - Market participants will be watching whether the sales momentum carries into the rest of the year and into upcoming development cycles. - The discussions on financing, infrastructure and housing design are likely to shape future real estate offerings in Qatar.