The emirate of Sharjah witnessed an increase in the diversity of nationalities investing in its real estate sector in 2025, with the number of investing nationalities reaching 129, compared to 120 in 2024. The total number of properties traded by investors from various nationalities rose to 60,322, up from 45,676 in the previous year. This reflects the broadening investor base and enhances the attractiveness of Sharjah's real estate market. Emirati citizens led in investment volume, transacting AED 33.8 billion worth of property across 41,066 units. Investors from other Gulf Cooperation Council countries, excluding the UAE, invested AED 3.4 billion in 2,055 properties. Arab citizens invested AED 9.8 billion in 8,663 properties, while citizens of other nations invested AED 18.5 billion in 8,538 properties. The real estate sector also demonstrated sustainable growth: transactions for title certificates reached 47,453, a 17.6% increase, while property ownership transactions amounted to 46,131, a 29.7% rise. Initial sale contracts grew by 41.2% to 14,472, and appraisal transactions increased by 35.8% to 3,696. The Land Department stated that the digital transformation and smart services developed directly contributed to accelerating procedures, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of transactions, and boosting transparency, which positively impacted the customer experience and ease of doing business. In 2025, Sharjah's real estate sector achieved a record transaction value of AED 65.6 billion, a significant 64.3% increase from AED 40 billion in 2024. This performance reflects the market's resilience and growing investor confidence in the stable investment environment. The total number of executed transactions reached 132,659, a 26.3% growth year-on-year. Sales showed unprecedented performance, reaching 33,580 transactions, a 38.4% increase from 2024. This growth was driven by increased demand for residential units for living and investment, higher rental yields, price stability, and the diversity of real estate projects and financing options. These results are part of a long-term visionary leadership established by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and with the support and 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. The vision focuses on legislative stability and balanced development, establishing a real estate market known for its reliability and flexibility, capable of attracting long-term, quality investments. Abdul Aziz Ahmed Al Shamisi, Director General of the Sharjah Land Department, said: 'The exceptional growth achieved by the Sharjah real estate sector in 2025 is not a coincidence but the result of a firm visionary leadership and long-term strategic planning that has laid the foundation for a comprehensive real estate system based on legislative stability and balanced development, providing a reliable investment environment capable of sustainability.' He added that what has been achieved reflects the success of the emirate's real estate work system and confirms its ability to attract quality long-term investments within a flexible and transparent market, complete infrastructure, and a high quality of life. As an indicator of the market's strength and the confidence of banking and financial institutions, the value of mortgage loans in Sharjah reached AED 15.5 billion in 2025 through 6,300 mortgage transactions, a remarkable 45.1% increase compared to 2024.
