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Sharjah’s real estate records AED761bn in transactions in 2025

October 17, 2025 / 9:47 AM
Sharjahs real estate records AED761bn in transactions in 2025
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Sharjah 24: The real estate market in the Emirate of Sharjah recorded historic performance during the first nine months of 2025, achieving transactions amounting to AED 44.3 billion, a growth of 58.3% compared to the same period in 2024. These results surpassed the total transactions for the entire year of 2024, which amounted to AED 40 billion, according to a report by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, reflecting the accelerated growth and growing confidence in the emirate's real estate sector.

Stable and attractive investment environment

This historic performance reflects the emirate's remarkable real estate market vibrancy and the stable and attractive investment environment that Sharjah continues to consolidate year after year, thanks to its integrated development vision.

According to the report, the number of real estate transactions increased to 80,320 compared to 69,078 during the same period in 2024, a 16.3% increase. Mortgages reached AED 10.7 billion, reflecting the expansion of financing activity and the diversity of investment tools.

The emirate recorded 24,238 sales transactions, including sales, leasehold sales, and preliminary contracts, distributed across 239 areas with a total traded area exceeding 150 million square feet. This is clear evidence of the intense activity across all real estate sectors: residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural.

Sharjah attracted investments from 121 nationalities, reflecting the emirate's global appeal as a leading investment destination. Emirati citizens topped the list of investors, with a trading volume of AED 21.1 billion across 28,561 properties. Foreign investors followed with a total of AED 13.1 billion across 6,116 properties. Arab countries recorded AED 7.5 billion in trading across 5,855 properties, while GCC investments reached AED 2.6 billion, representing 1,457 properties.

This brings the total number of properties traded to 41,989, with a total value of AED 44.3 billion.

New projects boost investment momentum

The period witnessed the launch of a number of large and diverse real estate projects to meet growing demand and support the emirate's urban development. Fourteen projects were registered, ranging from complexes and towers of various residential, commercial, and industrial classifications.

These projects were distributed across 11 strategic areas in the emirate, reflecting the planned urban expansion and diverse investment opportunities in the emirate.

Sharjah's global leadership

His Excellency Abdul Aziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director General of the Real Estate Registration Department, affirmed that "exceeding the 2024 total of AED 40 billion in transactions during the first nine months of 2025 represents an exceptional achievement that reflects the strength of the local economy and the robustness of the emirate's investment infrastructure."

Al Shamsi explained that "the record 58.3% growth in transactions, and the increase in the number of transactions to more than 80,000, confirm the great confidence in Sharjah's real estate market and highlight its position as a leading regional hub for safe and sustainable real estate investment, supported by an integrated development vision led by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Executive Council."

Al Shamsi concluded, "This record performance embodies the success of digital transformation, streamlined procedures, and enhanced transparency, making Sharjah one of the most competitive and stable real estate markets in the region and the world, and a major driver of growth in the national real estate sector."

October 17, 2025 / 9:47 AM

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