The total value of real estate sector transactions in Sharjah have accumulated to approximately AED 29.5bn during the first half of 2026 – signalling 9.3% increase in contrast to the same period in 2025.
The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department carried out 59,460 transactions – recording a growth of 23.7% – compared to the same period last year. The emirate’s real estate market has seen continued momentum and activity.
Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director-General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, mentions the data reflects the strength and growth trajectory of Sharjah’s real estate market.
He also said the increase in trade value and volume of transactions demonstrates the growing confidence of investors. The efficiency of the real estate ecosystem means it can adapt to economic changes and attract quality investments. The sector has shown a strong contribution to sustainable economic development in the emirate.
In addition, Abdulaziz adds these results are attributed to the unlimited support provided by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the close follow-up of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, who has contributed to forming an integrated real estate ecosystem based on advanced legislation, quality services and a sustainable development vision.
He mentions that the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department continues to improve its services and procedures and supports the competitiveness of the sector. They also consolidate Sharjah’s position in real estate and investment regionally and internationally, while preparing the market to achieve sustainable growth rates in the coming phase.
The combined number of sale transactions of various types (sale, usufruct sale, and initial sales contracts) in Sharjah in H1 2026 accumulated to 16,426 transactions across 202 areas – covering an area of 85 million sq ft – a growth of 4.7% compared to the same period in 2025, which recorded 15,686 transactions.
Muwaileh Commercial ranked first with 2,385 transactions valued at AED 2.8bn, proceeded by Al-Belaida area with 2,171 transactions valued at AED 1.4bn. Al-Khan area at 1,077 transactions was valued at approximately AED 1.3bn.
Residential properties have accounted for the highest share with 13,501 transactions, 82.2% of the total number of sales transactions. Industrial properties followed with 1,969 transactions, with 12%, while commercial properties came third with 937 transactions representing 5.7%. Agricultural properties recorded 19 transactions at 0.1%.
During H1 2026, mortgage number transactions reached 2,590, with a total value of AED 7.6bn. 11 new real estate projects were registered in Sharjah during the first half of 2026, across several major areas in the emirate, including Um Fanain, Muwailih Commercial, Al-Raqeeba, Hay Al-Hoshe, and AlSajaa Industrial.
The projects included residential complexes, towers, and mixed-use developments with residential, commercial and industrial classifications, continuing urban expansion and diversity across the emirate.
The amount of real estate projects approved for sale under the Executive Council Resolution No. (30) of 2022 for real estate ownership by non-UAE nationals and GCC nationals in the emirate of Sharjah rose to 50 projects since issuance.
Six of these projects received approval in H1 2026, reflecting the continued expansion of eligible ownership opportunities and improving the appeal of Sharjah’s real estate market for investors from various nationalities. Sharjah’s real estate sector attracted investors from 121 nationalities in H1 2026, illustrating diverse, growing investors in the emirate.
Investments by UAE nationals reached roughly AED 14.9bn across 22,599 properties. While investments by GCC nationals, excluding Emiratis, amounted to AED 1.36bn through 924 properties. Investments made by Arab nationals reached approximately AED 5bn across 4,449 properties, whereas investments by other nationalities amounted to around AED 8.2bn through 4,264 properties.
Emiratis ranked first with 22,599 properties, followed by investors from India (1,657), Syria (1,163), Jordan (670), Iraq (668) and Egypt (662) – by number of properties traded.
