Sharjah attracts investors from 121 nationalities as property deals hit Dh29.5bn
Sales span 202 areas with residential properties dominating activity
SHARJAH – Sharjah's real estate sector recorded transactions worth approximately Dh29.5 billion during the first half of 2026, reflecting sustained momentum across the emirate's property market.
The value of transactions increased by 9.3 percent compared with the same period last year, while the number of transactions rose sharply as investor activity gathered pace. The latest figures also highlighted continued demand from local, regional and international buyers, supported by new developments, expanding ownership opportunities and a broadening investor base.
According to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, a total of 59,460 real estate transactions were executed during the first six months of the year, representing a 23.7 percent increase compared with the corresponding period of 2025.
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Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director-General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, said the latest figures underline the strength of the emirate's real estate market and its continuing growth trajectory.
He said the increase in both transaction value and volume reflects rising investor confidence, while also demonstrating the efficiency of Sharjah's real estate ecosystem in adapting to economic developments and attracting quality investments. According to Al-Shamsi, these factors continue to strengthen the sector's contribution to the emirate's sustainable economic development.
He attributed the market's performance to the continued support of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the close follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council.
Al-Shamsi added that this support has helped establish an integrated real estate ecosystem built on advanced legislation, high-quality services and a long-term development vision. He said the department remains focused on enhancing its services and procedures to reinforce the sector's competitiveness and strengthen Sharjah's position as a leading regional and international investment destination.
Sales activity
The total number of sale transactions, including sale, usufruct sale and initial sales contracts, reached 16,426 during the first half of 2026. This marked a 4.7 percent increase from 15,686 transactions recorded in the same period of 2025.
The transactions were spread across 202 areas of the emirate and covered approximately 85 million square feet, highlighting the breadth of development and trading activity across Sharjah.
Muwaileh Commercial emerged as the busiest area in terms of both transaction numbers and value, recording 2,385 transactions worth Dh2.8 billion. Al-Belaida followed with 2,171 transactions valued at Dh1.4 billion, while Al-Khan ranked third with 1,077 transactions worth approximately Dh1.3 billion.
Residential properties continued to dominate the market, accounting for 13,501 transactions or 82.2 percent of all sales. Industrial properties ranked second with 1,969 transactions, representing 12 percent of sales activity. Commercial properties recorded 937 transactions, making up 5.7 percent, while agricultural properties accounted for 19 transactions or 0.1 percent of the total.
Mortgage activity also remained strong during the reporting period. The department recorded 2,590 mortgage transactions with a combined value of Dh7.6 billion.
Investor mix
Sharjah continued to expand its development pipeline during the first half of the year, with 11 new real estate projects registered across key locations including Um Fanain, Muwaileh Commercial, Al-Raqeeba, Hay Al-Hoshe and Al Sajaa Industrial.
The projects comprise residential complexes, residential towers and mixed-use developments featuring residential, commercial and industrial components, reflecting the emirate's ongoing urban expansion and diversified development strategy.
The number of projects approved for sale under Executive Council Resolution No. (30) of 2022, governing real estate ownership by non-UAE nationals and GCC nationals in Sharjah, increased to 50 since the resolution came into effect. Six of those projects received approval during the first half of 2026, expanding ownership opportunities for international investors.
The emirate attracted investors from 121 nationalities during the six-month period, underlining the growing diversity of its real estate market.
Investments by UAE nationals totalled approximately Dh14.9 billion across 22,599 properties. Investors from GCC countries, excluding Emiratis, invested Dh1.36 billion through 924 properties.
Arab nationals invested around Dh5 billion across 4,449 properties, while investors from other nationalities accounted for approximately Dh8.2 billion through 4,264 properties.
By the number of properties traded, Emiratis ranked first with 22,599 properties, followed by investors from India with 1,657 properties. Syria ranked third with 1,163 properties, followed by Jordan with 670, Iraq with 668 and Egypt with 662 properties, reflecting the broad international participation that continues to support Sharjah's expanding property market.