Qatar Sotheby's International Realty

What Qatar Sotheby's International Realty does

Qatar Sotheby's International Realty W.L.L is a luxury residential real estate brokerage headquartered at Alfardan Towers in Doha's West Bay, operating under a franchise from Sotheby's International Realty and owned by Qatar's Alfardan Group L.L.C. The firm markets, sells, and rents ultra-prime residential property to high-net-worth individuals, regional family offices, and international investors, holding exclusive sales mandates on marquee branded-residence developments including The Residences at The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island on The Pearl (365 units) and the 62-floor Kempinski Residences & Suites in West Bay Doha. Geographically, the firm's footprint extends beyond Qatar into Oman (The Residences at The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort) and Turkey (via a Rixos partnership), with a stated French-market advisory presence.

The firm's product surface is built around a branded-residence sales platform complemented by premium rental and international property advisory services. Marketing is anchored on the Sotheby's International Realty global brand and referral network, a high-touch agent-led sales model, and physical presence at regional property exhibitions such as Cityscape Qatar and international luxury events including LPS Shanghai 2025. Notable buyer endorsements include Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan's purchase at St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island. Technology infrastructure is conventional for the brokerage vertical — a curated online listing catalogue with rich-media property pages — with no disclosed proprietary AI, valuation, or matching systems.

The revenue model is transaction-based: the firm earns commission on luxury property sales (typically 2%-5% of transaction value in the GCC ultra-prime segment) and on premium rentals, supplemented by international advisory fees. Customer acquisition leans on the Sotheby's referral network across 80+ countries, Alfardan Group's developer pipeline, and exhibition-led lead generation. End customers are concentrated in the HNW and international investor segments, with pricing per asset ranging from approximately QAR 2.35M to over QAR 44M, implying meaningful per-deal revenue contribution but lumpy, launch-cycle-dependent cash flow.

Name

Qatar Sotheby's International Realty

Legal name

Qatar Sotheby's International Realty W.L.L

Website

https://qatarsothebysrealty.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Qatar Sotheby's International Realty is a Doha-based luxury residential brokerage operating under a Sotheby's International Realty franchise and owned by Alfardan Group, serving HNW buyers and international investors across Qatar, Oman, and Turkey with exclusive sales mandates on branded residences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Residential Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury & High-End Residential Brokerage (BPAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Service Vacation Rental Property Management (BPAJAIAA), Luxury & Estate Rentals (THAGANAF)

Keywords

• Luxury real estate brokerage
• Residential property sales
• Branded residences
• Property rental services
• International real estate

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Property Sales Commission: Earn commissions on luxury residential property sales transactions. Acts as exclusive sales agent for branded developments including The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island and Kempinski Residences.
2. Property Rental Services: Facilitates rental transactions for premium properties, earning commissions on both landlord and tenant representations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Qatar Sotheby's International Realty is a luxury residential real estate brokerage operating in Qatar under the Sotheby's International Realty franchise and the Alfardan Group. The company facilitates the buying, selling, and renting of premium and branded residences across Qatar (The Pearl-Qatar, West Bay, Lusail) and select international markets (Oman, Türkiye). It acts as exclusive sales agent for flagship branded developments including The Residences at The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island and Kempinski Residences & Suites, Doha.

Product overview

Qatar Sotheby's International Realty is a luxury real estate brokerage operating as part of the Alfardan Group and the Sotheby's International Realty global network. The company provides a unified platform for luxury property sales and rentals across Qatar and select international markets (Oman, Türkiye). Its core offerings include branded residences (The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, Kempinski Residences & Suites), premium property sales, and rental services. The company leverages the Sotheby's brand heritage and global marketing network to serve high-net-worth clients seeking luxury real estate with residency investment benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Residences at The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl – Qatar

Quantifiable outcome

• 365 fully furnished branded residences available exclusively through the company
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Alfardan GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and developer partner. Alfardan Group developed The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island (The Residences), one of Qatar's most prestigious branded residence projects. Qatar Sotheby's International Realty serves as the exclusive sales agent for Alfardan Group's luxury real estate developments, including The Residences at The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island.
• St. Regis (Marriott International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Regis brand from Marriott International provides luxury hospitality services and brand standards for The Residences at The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island. Branded residences combine private ownership with St. Regis hotel services including 24/7 butler service, concierge, and access to hotel amenities.
• Kempinski HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKempinski Residences & Suites, Doha appointed Qatar Sotheby's International Realty as exclusive sales agency for apartment sales. The partnership marks the first time Kempinski Private Residences West Bay units are available for private ownership sale.
• Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment regulatory body overseeing Qatar real estate sector. Aqarat implements investor protection reforms including licensing committees, escrow regulations, and dispute resolution. Their framework enables foreign ownership and residency-by-investment programs that drive Qatar Sotheby's business.
• Invest QatarcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerQatar's official investment promotion agency. Hosted Qatar Pavilion at LPS Shanghai 2025 alongside Aqarat and leading Qatari developers. Supports international investor outreach and showcases Qatar's investment-friendly ecosystem.
• Clinique La PrairieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss wellness and longevity brand operating Longevity Hub at The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island. Provides exclusive health and wellness services for residents, enhancing branded residence lifestyle proposition.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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