Ali Radi
General Manager
Steps Real Estate
It is a bittersweet life that we’re living in today, with the new norms that the COVID-19 has bestowed on us. As humans, we adapt to changes and keep moving forward and as real estate agents, we are constantly adapting, evolving, and progressing to always bring the best real estate solutions to clients. While Qatar is known for the high volume of malls it has that have kept residents entertained with the ease of having a destination to spend their weekends, times during the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the manner in which we live by to a more open space environment.
A while back, when malls did not yet exist, people enjoyed street shopping and taking a stroll down shopping avenues and ending their day in a cafe or restaurant. We can now see this trend coming back. With long-lasting restrictions that have been going on for a while now, people have adapted and have started spending more time with their loved ones and enjoying independent outings. This, in turn, brought back the lifestyle of enjoying restaurants and street shopping.
As the winners of the Best Quality Brokerage – Commercial Properties in the Property Finder Real Estate Awards for 2021, one of the ways that we were able to adapt and change during the pandemic, is by setting up a portfolio and managing an outdoor souk, which has helped in accommodating different types of commercial needs which will be the studied trend this coming year.
With the weather change, we can see the influx of activities driven to open spaces, where people feel safe to roam around with their family and friends such as food festivals and art fairs.
As the profession of real estate moves outdoors, we will see an increase of properties and businesses growing on the streets of Doha, giving way for a new lifestyle and innovative idea that will enable people to enjoy their day off and spare time in a safe haven with their families and loved ones.
The beautiful architecture of Qatar provides unique scenery and an advantage to moving real estate outdoors. An opportunity for residents to walk around and indulge in the exquisite atmosphere and finely designed buildings it provides, all the while enjoying their day in speciality stores, restaurants, and department stores. A shopping and dining destination with an outdoor plaza that provides a unique landscape as well as evening events.
Through our new strategies and approach, Steps Real Estate is fully equipped to build on this trend where you can find unique treasures to start or expand your business and where your clientele can find you in one of their favourite walkable neighbourhoods. We have moved from an atypical retail experience. It’s all about independent retail shops!
This article was published as part of the seventh edition of Property Finder Qatar’s Trends Report.
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