RIYADH: Qatar’s real estate trading index recorded 2.26 billion Qatari riyals ($620.2 million) in total transaction value in November, up 7 percent on the previous month, according to official data.

The 530 deals registered in the 11th month of the year represent a 7 percent decline on October, and traded areas fell 4 percent, a report by the Ministry of Justice revealed.

Across the Gulf, real estate markets remained active in November. Dubai recorded transaction values exceeding 64 billion dirhams ($17.43 billion), while Sharjah posted 9.5 billion dirhams. Saudi Arabia reported 93,700 residential deals worth SR77.5 billion ($20.66 billion) in the first half of 2025.

Al Rayyan municipality led activity by value, with transactions totaling 798.7 million riyals in November. Doha ranked second at 689.7 million riyals, followed by Al Wakrah at 342.9 million riyals.

Outside the top three, Al Dhayain recorded 184 million riyals in traded value, Umm Salal posted 136.7 million riyals, Al Khor and Al Thakhira registered 59.4 million riyals, and Al Shamal totaled 48.8 million riyals. Al Shahaniya recorded 1.2 million riyals in transaction value during the month.