Qatar concludes its successful participation at LPS Shanghai 2025, engaging global real estate leaders

The State of Qatar marked its successful participation at LPS Shanghai 2025, Asia-Pacific’s leading luxury real estate exhibition, for the second consecutive year. Held from 5 to 7 December, the Qatar Pavilion served as a dynamic platform to showcase the country’s vibrant and fast-growing real estate market to property investors and stakeholders from all over the world.

Inaugurated by HE Consul General of the State of Qatar in Shanghai, Rashid Mubarak Al Khater, the Pavilion highlighted Qatar’s dynamic real estate offerings to the Chinese market.

Hosted by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) and Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, the Pavilion featured leading real estate developers, including Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, United Development Company (UDC) and JMJ Group Holding, in addition to Qatar Sotheby's International Realty. Their significant participation amplified Qatar’s presence at this renowned international event, which attracted over 12,000 VIP investors and industry leaders, highlighting the country’s investment-friendly ecosystem, supportive regulatory framework, and high-potential real estate opportunities.

Eng. Khalid bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, Chairman, Aqarat, said: “We are proud to participate in the LPS Shanghai exhibition, aligned with our vision to strengthen Qatar’s position as a leading investment destination. Through this platform, we showcased Qatar’s luxury real estate projects and highlighted its attractive environment for investing, living, working and conducting business. We remain focused on expanding our international investor base by delivering innovative solutions and advanced digital services that ensure a seamless and secure experience, reflecting our commitment to supporting long-term partnerships.”

Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani, CEO, Invest Qatar, said: “Qatar’s real estate sector consistently ranks as the second-largest recipient of capital expenditure among non-hydrocarbon sectors, reflecting strong investor confidence. LPS Shanghai 2025 provided an excellent platform to showcase this growth and the diverse investment opportunities available in a sector projected to reach $45 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.7%.”

Eng. Ali Mohamed Al-Ali, CEO, Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, said: “Our participation in LPS 2025 reflected the advancement of Qatar’s real estate sector and strengthened Qatari Diar’s presence among global investors. It provided a platform to showcase our diverse projects that embody our firm commitment to quality and sustainability, enhancing confidence in Qatar as a leading investment destination with a development vision that meets investor aspirations and reinforces our pioneering role regionally and internationally.”

Yasser Al Jaidah, President and CEO, UDC, said: “Our second participation in the Shanghai Real Estate Exhibition reflects UDC’s commitment to creating fully integrated and sustainable communities. The Pearl and Gewan Islands showcase smart technology, world-class marinas, district cooling, and thoughtfully designed public spaces, offering an exceptional lifestyle. This exhibition allowed us to promote our flagship projects and engage directly with international investors seeking quality, innovation, and long-term value.”

Sheikh Jabor bin Mansour bin Jabor bin Jassim Al Thani, Chairman of JMJ Group Holding, said: "Representing Qatar on the international stage at LPS Shanghai 2025 enabled us to connect with prominent investors and showcase JMJ's contribution to our nation's expanding real estate development sector. The response reflects global confidence in Qatar's market. We look forward to welcoming new partners and successfully delivering world-class projects aligned with Qatar's 2030 vision."

Zhanna Yerkozhanova, General Manager at Qatar Sotheby’s International Realty, stated: “Qatar’s participation at LPS Shanghai 2025 reflects the growing global appetite for the country’s luxury real estate offerings. We were proud to showcase exceptional developments that resonate strongly with international investors and we look forward to building on the meaningful connections established at the exhibition.”

Over the past two decades, Qatar’s real estate sector has attracted around $1.7 billion in non-hydrocarbon foreign direct investment, accounting for 17.4% of non-hydrocarbon FDI CAPEX, underscoring its vital role in the country’s long-term economic diversification.

LPS Shanghai 2025 hosted over 180 exhibitors from Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and the Middle East, making it the largest international real estate exhibition in Shanghai and an essential hub for global property investors.