Emirati youth has emerged as the biggest investment driver in Sharjah’s real estate sector, with the total value reaching a cumulative value of AED 4.3 billion as of August 2026, through 7,052 properties traded by 5,314 young individuals.
The figures, revealed in the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department’s latest data, also reflect the growing generational shift in the Emirati city’s property industry, with the younger demographics taking the role of strategic partners, a development that will add more confidence in the sector’s stakeholders.
The publication of the data from the Department also coincided with the celebration of International Youth Day on August 12, highlighting the pivotal role played by the UAE’s youth in strengthening the real estate sector and their growing investment awareness, which has encouraged them to build sustainable capital assets in line with Sharjah’s comprehensive developmental vision.
The report revealed a balanced gender distribution within the owner base and investment values among the target age group (18-35 years).
“In terms of traded properties, males accounted for 61.3%, through 4,325 properties, compared to 38.7% for females, through 2,727 properties. Regarding the investor base, males accounted for 59.5% with 3,162 investors, compared to 40.5% for females with 2,152 investors. Investment values were distributed at 64.6% for males, amounting to AED 2.8 billion, compared to 35.4% for females, amounting to AED 1.5 billion,” the Department noted.
Saud Al-Khayyal, Chairman of the Youth Council at the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, emphasised that the statistical results clearly reflect the success of the Emirati city’s developmental approach.
“The outstanding investment performance of Emirati youth, which we highlight today on the occasion of international youth day, reflects the growing base of national investors in the emirate. We do not view these figures as merely representing real estate transactions but rather as evidence of the growing investment culture and awareness among the younger generations regarding the importance of building assets,” the senior official noted.
“This enhances our vision of making Sharjah’s real estate sector a preferred and sustainable investment choice for individuals and families seeking to build their wealth and achieve financial stability,” he concluded.