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Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, said that the results achieved by the real estate sector during the first half of 2026 reflect the strength of Sharjah’s real estate market and the continuation of its growth trajectory. He emphasized that 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.
Al Shamsi added that these results are a direct outcome of the unlimited support provided by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the close follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, which have contributed to establishing an integrated real estate ecosystem based on advanced legislation, quality services, and a sustainable development vision. He affirmed that the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department continues to enhance its services and improve the efficiency of procedures, supporting the competitiveness of the sector and consolidating Sharjah’s position as a leading real estate and investment destination regionally and internationally, while preparing the market to achieve sustainable growth rates in the coming phase.
The total number of sale transactions of various types (sale, usufruct sale, and initial sales contracts) in Sharjah during the first half of 2026 reached 16,426 transactions distributed across 202 areas and covering an area of 85 million square feet, marking a growth of 4.7% compared to the same period in 2025, which recorded 15,686 transactions
In terms of the highest areas in number and value of transactions, “Muwaileh Commercial” ranked first with 2,385 transactions valued at AED 2.8 billion, followed by “Al-Belaida” area with 2,171 transactions valued at AED 1.4 billion, and “Al-Khan” area with 1,077 transactions valued at approximately AED 1.3 billion.
In terms of property classification in sales transactions during the first half of 2026, residential properties 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 the first half of 2026, the number of mortgage transactions reached 2,590, with a total value of AED 7.6 billion
11 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.
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 projects since its issuance. Six of these projects received approval during the first half of 2026, reflecting the continued expansion of eligible ownership opportunities and enhancing the attractiveness of Sharjah’s real estate market for investors from various nationalities.
Sharjah’s real estate sector attracted investors from 121 nationalities from around the world during the first half of 2026, reflecting the diversity of the investor base and growing confidence in the emirate’s investment environment. Investments by UAE nationals reached approximately AED 14.9 billion across 22,599 properties, while investments by GCC nationals excluding Emiratis amounted to AED 1.36 billion through 924 properties.
Investments by Arab nationals reached approximately AED 5 billion across 4,449 properties, while investments by other nationalities amounted to around AED 8.2 billion through 4,264 properties, reaffirming Sharjah’s growing position as an attractive real estate destination for local and international investments.
According to the number of properties traded during the first half of 2026, Emirati investors ranked first with a total of 22,599 properties, followed by investors from India with 1,657 properties, Syrian investors with 1,163 properties, Jordanian investors with 670 properties, Iraqi investors with 668 properties, and Egyptian investors with 662 properties. Reflecting the expanding base of market participants and Sharjah’s continued appeal to investors from various nationalities.
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