The real estate sector in Sharjah continued its strong performance in the first quarter of 2026, achieving significant growth in trading volume and total transactions, despite challenges facing the region. The real estate trading volume in the emirate of Sharjah reached approximately 18.5 billion dirhams in the first quarter of 2026, compared to 13.2 billion dirhams during the same period in 2025, a growth rate of 40.7%. The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department reported that the total number of real estate transactions executed in the first quarter of the current year reached 29,235, an increase of 18.9% compared to the previous year. Abdul Aziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, confirmed that the real estate sector in the emirate continues its rapid growth despite the current circumstances, supported by investor confidence and a conducive legislative environment, which reflects the success of strategic plans and enhances the market's attractiveness for long-term investments. He stated that digital transformation and smart services have accelerated procedures and improved transaction efficiency, which positively impacted the customer experience and strengthened Sharjah's position as one of the leading real estate markets in the country and region. The first quarter of 2026 saw the registration of 7 new real estate projects in Sharjah, diversified across various residential, industrial, and commercial sectors. Since the issuance of Executive Council Resolution No. 30 of 2022 regarding the ownership of real estate in Sharjah by non-citizens and Gulf citizens, 47 projects have been approved, including 3 that received approval in the first quarter of 2026. The emirate of Sharjah witnessed a significant increase in the diversity of nationalities investing in the real estate sector during the first quarter of 2026, with the number of investing nationalities reaching 113, compared to 97 in 2025. The number of real estate properties traded by investors from different nationalities rose to 15,926, compared to 11,852 during the same period in the previous year, reflecting a broadening investor base and enhancing the appeal of the emirate's real estate market. Investments by UAE nationals amounted to about 9 billion dirhams out of the total cash trading value, equivalent to 10,099 properties. Investments by Gulf Cooperation Council nationals reached 0.8 billion dirhams (502 properties), while Arab citizens' investments amounted to 3.4 billion dirhams (2,692 properties). Investments by nationals of other countries achieved 5.3 billion dirhams (2,633 properties). The total number of real estate properties traded by investors from various nationalities increased to 15,926, compared to 11,852 during the same period in the previous year, reflecting a broadening investor base and enhancing the appeal of the emirate's real estate market. Investments by UAE nationals amounted to about 9 billion dirhams out of the total cash trading value, equivalent to 10,099 properties. Investments by Gulf Cooperation Council nationals reached 0.8 billion dirhams (502 properties), while Arab citizens' investments amounted to 3.4 billion dirhams (2,692 properties). Investments by nationals of other countries achieved 5.3 billion dirhams (2,633 properties). This growing activity reflects the emirate's commitment to developing a comprehensive living environment that meets the needs of both residents and investors and supports the sustainable growth of the real estate market. Since the issuance of Executive Council Resolution No. 30 of 2022 regarding the ownership of real estate in Sharjah by non-citizens and Gulf citizens, 47 projects have been approved, including 3 that received approval in the first quarter of 2026. The emirate of Sharjah witnessed a significant increase in the diversity of nationalities investing in the real estate sector during the first quarter of 2026, with the number of investing nationalities reaching 113, compared to 97 in 2025. The total real estate trading volume reached 18.5 billion dirhams, compared to 13.2 billion dirhams during the same period in 2025, a growth rate of 40.7%, an indicator of the sector's resilience and growing investor confidence. The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department reported that the total number of real estate transactions executed in the first quarter of the current year reached 29,235, an increase of 18.9% compared to the previous year. The number of transactions for property certificates reached 11,354, and for title deeds, 10,557. There were 5,386 preliminary sales contracts, 1,045 mortgage transactions valued at 4.1 billion dirhams, and 879 valuation transactions, reflecting the continued sustainable growth of the real estate sector in the emirate. Sales transactions in the first quarter of 2026 showed unprecedented results, reaching 9,978 transactions, a 22.8% increase compared to the same period in 2025. This growth was driven by increased demand for residential units for living and investment purposes, rising rental yields, along with price stability, diverse real estate projects, and available financing options. The trading volume of sales transactions in the first quarter of the current year amounted to 14.3 billion dirhams, distributed across 172 areas covering a total area of 53.5 million square feet. In terms of the number of sales transactions, Al Baida area led with 1,497 transactions valued at 1.1 billion dirhams, followed by the commercial area of Muwaileh with 1,246 transactions valued at 1.7 billion dirhams, and then Al Khan area with 711 transactions. Regarding sales transactions by property classification in the first quarter of 2026, residential properties accounted for the largest share with 7,781 transactions, representing 78% of total sales transactions. This was followed by industrial properties with 1,239 transactions (12.4%), commercial real estate with 639 transactions (6.4%), and agricultural land with 319 transactions (3.2%). Abdul Aziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, confirmed that the real estate sector in the emirate continues its rapid growth despite the current circumstances, supported by investor confidence and a conducive legislative environment, which reflects the success of strategic plans and enhances the market's attractiveness for long-term investments. He added that digital transformation and smart services have accelerated procedures and improved transaction efficiency, which positively impacted the customer experience and strengthened Sharjah's position as one of the leading real estate markets in the country and region. The first quarter of 2026 saw the registration of 7 new real estate projects in Sharjah, diversified across various residential, industrial, and commercial sectors.
