29.5 billion dirhams in Sharjah real estate transactions, with a growth of 9.3% during the first half

Sharjah, July 15, 2026: The volume of real estate transactions in the emirate during the first half of 2026 reached about 29.5 billion dirhams, achieving a growth of 9.3% compared to the same period in 2025.

The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department completed 59,460 transactions, an increase of 23.7% compared to the same period last year, in a clear indication of the continued momentum and activity witnessed by the real estate market in the emirate.

His Excellency Abdul Aziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director General of the Real Estate Registration Department in the Emirate of Sharjah, said that the results achieved by the real estate sector during the first half of 2026 reflect the strength of the real estate market in the emirate and the continuation of its growth process, stressing that the increase in the volume of trades and the number of transactions reflects the growing confidence of investors, and reflects the efficiency of the real estate system and its ability to keep pace with economic changes and attract qualitative investments, thus enhancing the sector’s contribution to supporting sustainable economic development in the emirate.

He added that these results come as a result of the great support of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and the close follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Chairman of the Executive Council, which contributed to establishing an integrated real estate system based on advanced legislation, quality services, and a sustainable development vision.

He stressed that the department continues to work on developing its services and enhancing the efficiency of procedures, in a way that supports the sector’s competitiveness, consolidates Sharjah’s position as a leading real estate and investment destination at the regional and international levels, and prepares the market to continue achieving sustainable growth rates during the next stage.

The total number of sales transactions of various types, according to the report issued by the department (sale, benefit sale, and initial sales contracts) in the Emirate of Sharjah during the current first half, reached 16,426 transactions distributed over 202 regions and an area of ​​85 million square feet, with a growth rate of 4.7% compared to the same period in the year 2025, which amounted to 15,686 transactions.

As for the highest areas in the emirate in terms of the number of transactions and trading value, the Muwailih commercial area topped the list with 2,385 transactions with a trading value of 2.8 billion dirhams, followed by the Blida area with 2,171 transactions with a trading value of 1.4 billion dirhams, then Al Khan area with 1,077 transactions with a trading value of about 1.3 billion dirhams.

As for the classification of real estate in sales transactions during the first half of 2026, residential real estate accounted for the highest percentage, with 82.2% of the total sales transactions, with a number of 13,501, followed by industrial real estate with 1,969 transactions, with a rate of 12%, commercial real estate came third with 937 transactions, with a rate of 5.7%, and finally agricultural real estate with 19 transactions, with a rate of 0.1%, while the number of mortgage transactions reached 2,590. Transaction with a total value of 7.6 billion dirhams.

11 new real estate projects were registered in the Emirate of Sharjah during the first half of 2026, distributed across a number of vital areas in the emirate, such as Umm Fannin, Muwaileh Commercial, Al Ruqayba, Hoshi District, and Al Saja’a Industrial Area.

The projects included complexes, towers, and mixed-use projects with residential, commercial, and industrial classifications, in a clear reflection of the continued urban expansion and the diversity of development projects witnessed by the emirate.

The number of real estate projects that obtained approval to sell under the ownership system to non-citizens and Gulf nationals has also increased to 50 projects since the issuance of Executive Council Resolution No. (30) of 2022 regarding non-citizens and Gulf nationals owning real estate in the Emirate of Sharjah, including 6 projects that obtained approval during the first half of 2026, which reflects the continued expansion of the base of projects eligible for ownership, and enhances the attractiveness of the real estate market in the emirate to investors of different nationalities.

During the first half of 2026, the real estate sector in the Emirate of Sharjah attracted investors from 121 nationalities from around the world, an indicator that reflects the diversity of the investor base and the growing confidence in the investment environment in the emirate.

The value of investments by UAE citizens amounted to about 14.9 billion dirhams in 22,599 properties, while investments of citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, excluding Emiratis, amounted to about 1.4 billion dirhams in 924 properties.

Investments by Arab citizens amounted to about 5 billion dirhams, through 4,449 properties, while investments by citizens of other countries reached about 8.2 billion dirhams, through 4,264 properties, which confirms the growing position of Sharjah as an attractive real estate destination for local and international investments.

According to the number of properties traded during the first half of 2026, Emirati investors topped the list with a total of 22,599 properties, followed by Indian investors with 1,657 properties, then Syrian investors with 1,163 properties, Jordanian investors came next with 670 properties, followed by Iraqi investors with 668 properties, and Egyptians with 662 properties, which reflects the widening base of dealers in the market. Real estate and the continued attractiveness of Sharjah to investors of different nationalities.

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