OWNERSHIP · RESIDENCY · INVESTMENT
Own property in Qatar.
Know exactly how.
Where you can buy, what it costs, and how ownership
can lead to residency - laid out simply, before you land
in Doha.
27 – 29 October 2026
Doha Exhibition & Convention Center
OWN WITH CONFIDENCE
Qatar opens the door to
international buyers
Clear rules. Real ownership rights. A path to residency for qualifying buyers.
Open to international buyers
Non-Qataris can buy in designated areas, under clear regulation.
Freehold ownership
Own the property outright - sell, lease or transfer it, in your name.
Up to 99-year usufruct
Long-term, renewable rights to use a property in designated zones.
Residency-linked investment
Qualifying purchases can open the door to real estate residency.
TWO WAYS TO INVEST
Pick the ownership route that fits
your goal
FREEHOLD
Own it outright
Buy eligible property in designated areas and register it fully in your name - with the right to sell, lease or pass it on.
USUFRUCT
Secure long-term use
In designated usufruct areas, hold the right to use and benefit from a property for up to 99 years, renewable.
WHAT CAN YOU OWN?
Four ways to put your money into
Qatar
Apartments
Homes in Qatar's leading waterfront and mixed-use destinations.
Villas & townhouses
Larger homes built for families, residents and long-term investors.
Commercial units
Offices and retail space in approved commercial developments.
Off-plan property
Buy into licensed developments - escrow protects your payments.
WHERE CAN NON-QATARIS OWN?
Eight designated locations, under
Qatar's 2026 framework
The Pearl-Qatar
Waterfront living, established international community
Lusail
Smart-city development, mixed-use investment
West Bay Lagoon
Premium residential, waterfront living
Al Dafna
Central business and urban investment
Onaiza
Established central Doha location
Al Khor Resort
Coastal and resort-led opportunity
Simaisma Resort & Beach
Emerging tourism and lifestyle destination
Al Kharaiej & Jabal Thuaileb
Developing communities within wider Lusail
THE OWNERSHIP PROCESS
Seven steps from decision to title
deed
Define your objective
A home, an investment portfolio, or a residency-linked purchase - know your goal first.
Choose an eligible property
Confirm it sits in an approved area, with a licensed developer and broker.
Review the agreement
Check price, payment plan, ownership structure, service charges and completion terms.
Complete the purchase
Sign the sale agreement and complete payments and documentation.
Register your ownership
Register the transaction with Qatar's real estate authorities.
Receive your title documentation
Your title deed or usufruct documentation is issued once registered.
Apply for residency benefits
If your property qualifies, apply for the relevant residency category.
RESIDENCY THRESHOLDS
What your investment can
unlock
QAR 730,000+
Minimum qualifying purchase for eligibility for real estate residency.
QAR 3.65M+
Minimum for benefits linked to permanent residency, including healthcare and education.
Eligibility remains subject to regulation, property valuation and approval by the relevant Qatar authorities.
WHY INVESTORS CHOOSE QATAR
Six reasons the numbers work in
your favour
Tax-efficient
No personal income tax. A 10% corporate rate - one of the region's most competitive.
Residency pathway
Qualifying investments can open residency benefits to you and eligible family members.
Regulated off-plan sales
Escrow accounts link your payments to verified construction progress.
Established infrastructure
Transport, healthcare, education and connectivity — already built.
Diverse opportunities
Residential, commercial, waterfront, resort and mixed-use, all on the table.
One-stop support
One centralised route to complete ownership and access investor benefits.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Property ownership in Qatar,
answered directly
Yes. Non-Qataris can buy freehold property or hold usufruct rights of up to 99 years in designated areas, under Qatar's regulatory framework.
A minimum of QAR 730,000 for real estate residency eligibility. QAR 3.65 million or more can unlock benefits linked to permanent residency, subject to approval.
Eight designated locations, including The Pearl-Qatar, Lusail, West Bay Lagoon and Al Dafna, under Qatar's updated 2026 ownership framework.
Apartments, villas, townhouses, commercial units and off-plan property within approved developments.
AT CITYSCAPE QATAR
Explore ownership firsthand
Meet developers, authorities, brokers and advisors in one place - compare communities and take your next step with confidence.
CONNECT
Speak directly with developers, authorities and property specialists.
COMPARE
Explore locations, projects, payment plans and ownership options.
INVEST
Understand the process and take your next step with greater confidence.