Sharjah’s real estate market continued its robust expansion in the first half of 2025, with total transaction value reaching AED27 billion — a significant 48.1 percent increase from AED18.2 billion recorded in the same period last year, according to data from the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD).
The number of real estate transactions also saw modest growth, rising 3.3 percent year-on-year to 48,059 deals compared to 46,524 in H1 2024.
Officials attributed the market’s strong performance to sustained investor confidence, underpinned by Sharjah’s economic stability, modern infrastructure, and progressive, investor-friendly legislation.
The emirate’s increasing appeal to a diverse pool of investors from around the globe has further reinforced its position as a key real estate hub in the region.
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In a statement, SRERD director-general Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi said the figures reflect the vitality of the market and its continuous development.
He added: “This significant increase is a direct translation of the firm confidence in the emirate’s real estate sector, both locally and internationally, and the continuous support of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the keen follow-up of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of Sharjah’s Executive Council, which has firmly positioned Sharjah on the regional and international real estate sector.”
Strong sales and mortgage activity
Sales transactions across Sharjah totalled 15,686 during the first six months of 2025, valued at AED21.2 billion. This represents a 45.1 percent jump from 10,809 transactions during the same period in 2024.
These sales were spread over 214 different areas, covering a total land area of 90 million square feet, highlighting the emirate’s geographic diversity and investment appeal.
Mortgage activity also recorded substantial figures, with 2,582 mortgage transactions valued at AED5.7 billion, executed through 24 financing institutions.
Al-Shamsi emphasized that this level of mortgage activity demonstrates the depth of collaboration between the real estate sector and financial entities.
The top areas for mortgage transactions included Tilal with 194 transactions worth AED339.2 million, followed by Muwailih Commercial (167 transactions, AED707.3 million), Um Fanain (146 transactions, AED222.6 million), and Al-Saja’a Industrial (71 transactions, AED204.8 million).
Area and property type highlights
Muwailih Commercial emerged as the most active area, with 2,898 transactions worth AED3.5 billion. Al-Belaida followed with 1,593 transactions valued at AED1.3 billion, while Al-Metraq recorded 1,387 transactions worth AED430 million.
Residential properties dominated the market, accounting for 11,459 transactions, or 74.6 percent of total sales. Industrial properties followed with 3,195 transactions (20.8 percent), commercial properties with 603 (4 percent), and agricultural properties with 95 (0.6 percent).
Project development and investor diversity
The first half of 2025 also saw the registration of eight new real estate projects. These include four residential complexes in Muwailih Commercial, Al-Tay, and Al-Tay West, as well as four new towers — two industrials in Al-Saja’a Industrial and two mixed-use towers in Al-Belaida and Al-Waha.
Investment activity was notably diverse, with investors from 109 nationalities participating in the market. UAE nationals led the way, investing AED12.2 billion across 14,307 properties, representing 45.2 percent of the total.
GCC nationals invested AED1.2 billion across 889 properties (4.6 percent), while Arab investors contributed AED5.4 billion through 4,057 properties (20.1 percent).
Foreign investment saw record growth, totalling AED8.1 billion across 3,878 properties, making up 30.1 percent of the total transaction value. The number of foreign investors rose by 39.4 percent year-on-year to 6,662, while the number of properties they traded jumped 40.6 percent to 7,448.
By nationality, Indian investors ranked second after Emiratis with 1,525 properties, followed by investors from Syria (969), Egypt (685), Jordan (678), and Iraq (576).
The Emirate of Sharjah and its leadership remains committed to sustaining this upward momentum by continuously enhancing the real estate ecosystem and reinforcing transparency, integration, and long-term sustainable growth.
