The total value of real estate sector transactions in Sharjah reached approximately AED29.5 billion during the first half of 2026, marking a 9.3% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, on its part, executed 59,460 transactions, recording a growth of 23.7% compared to the same period last year. Hailing the results, Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director-General of the department, termed the latest numbers a reflection of the strength of the Emirati city’s real estate market and the continuation of its growth trajectory.
“The increase in trade value and the number of transactions demonstrates the growing confidence of investors, while reflecting the efficiency of the real estate ecosystem and its ability to adapt to economic changes and attract quality investments, thereby strengthening the sector’s contribution to sustainable economic development in the emirate,” the senior official added.
Sharjah is working extensively to establish an integrated real estate ecosystem based on advanced legislation, quality services, and a sustainable development vision. While the Real Estate Registration Department has continued to enhance its services and procedures, supporting the sector’s competitiveness, apart from consolidating the Emirati city’s position as a leading real estate and investment destination, it is paying eqaul attention to make the sector conducive to sustainable growth rates in the coming days.
“The total number of sale transactions of various types (sale, usufruct sale, and initial sales contracts) in Sharjah in H1 2026 reached 16,426 transactions distributed across 202 areas and covering an area of 85 million square feet, marking a growth of 4.7 percent compared to the same period in 2025, which recorded 15,686 transactions,” Al-Shamsi said.
In terms of the highest areas in number and value of transactions, “Muwaileh Commercial” ranked first with 2,385 transactions valued at AED2.8 billion, followed by “Al-Belaida” area with 2,171 transactions valued at AED1.4 billion, and “Al-Khan” area with 1,077 transactions valued at approximately AED1.3 billion.
Talking about property classification in sales transactions, the residential segment accounted for the highest share with 13,501 transactions, representing 82.2% of the total number of sales transactions. Industrial properties followed with 1,969 transactions, accounting for 12%, while commercial properties ranked third with 937 transactions, representing 5.7%. Agricultural properties recorded 19 transactions, representing 0.1%.
“During H1 2026, the number of mortgage transactions reached 2,590, with a total value of AED7.6 billion. Eleven new real estate projects were registered in Sharjah during the first half of 2026, distributed across several major areas in the emirate, including Um Fanain, Muwailih Commercial, Al-Raqeeba, Hay Al-Hoshe, and AlSajaa Industrial. The projects included residential complexes, towers, and mixed-use developments with residential, commercial, and industrial classifications, reflecting the continued urban expansion and diversity of development projects taking place across the emirate,” Al-Shamsi noted.
“The number of real estate projects approved for sale under the Executive Council Resolution No. (30) of 2022 regarding the real estate ownership by non-UAE nationals and GCC nationals in the Emirate of Sharjah increased to 50 since its issuance. Six of these projects received approval in H1 2026, reflecting the continued expansion of eligible ownership opportunities and enhancing the attractiveness of Sharjah’s real estate market for investors from various nationalities,” he added further.
To sweeten up things further, the sector attracted investors from 121 nationalities in H1 2026, reflecting the diversity of the investor base and growing confidence in the Emirate’s investment environment. Investments by UAE nationals, on the other hand, reached approximately AED14.9 billion across 22,599 properties, while investments by GCC nationals, excluding Emiratis, amounted to AED1.36 billion through 924 properties.