AED1.1 Bn real estate transactions in Sharjah regions H1 2026

July 16, 2026 / 10:51 AM

Sharjah 24: The real estate sector in Sharjah’s Central and Eastern Regions recorded remarkable performance during the first half of 2026, with a total of real estate trade value reaching approximately AED 1.1 billion, reflecting the continued attractiveness of these cities and their growing presence on the emirate’s real estate investment map. According to the “Real Estate Transactions Report” issued by Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, a total of 16,310 transactions were executed through the department’s branches, while the total area covered by sales transactions reached 37 million square feet, highlighting the expanding scope and diversity of real estate activity across the Central and Eastern Regions.

Growing investor interest

Omar Al-Mansouri, Director of the Branches Department at Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, stated: “The Central and Eastern Regions have become an integral part of Sharjah’s real estate landscape, successfully attracting growing interest from investors during the first half of 2026. This performance reflects the outcomes of Sharjah Government’s development plans, which focus on enhancing infrastructure, providing an integrated investment environment, and expanding urban projects that meet market requirements and respond to growing demand.”

Al-Mansouri added: “Real estate activity is no longer concentrated in specific areas; rather, we are witnessing a clear expansion in the investment landscape to include new cities and areas with strong growth potential. Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department continues to support this direction by enhancing its service system, accelerating procedures, and advancing digital transformation, contributing to greater transaction efficiency and reinforcing Sharjah’s position as a real estate destination offering diverse and sustainable investment opportunities.”

Kalba leads in real estate trade value

Kalba recorded the highest real estate trade value, reaching AED 513 million, equivalent to 45.5% of the branches total trade value excluding Sharjah city branch. It was followed by the Central Region with AED 398 million 35.3% , Khor Fakkan with AED 191 million (0.6%) 16.9%, and Dibba Al-Hisn with AED 25 million, representing 2.3% of of the branches total trade value.

3,928 sales transactions in the Central Region

Al-Mansouri indicated that sales transactions across the branches reflected continued activity during the first half of the year. The Central Region recorded the highest number of sales transactions with 3,928 transactions, highlighting the strong momentum in its real estate market. Khor Fakkan ranked second with 272 sales transactions, followed by Kalba with 154 transactions, while Dibba Al-Hisn recorded 12 sales transactions during the same period.

452 mortgage transactions across the branches

Mortgage transactions in the Central and Eastern Regions reached a value of 335 million during the first half of 2026, through 452 mortgage transactions, reflecting continued financing activity within the real estate market. Kalba accounted for the largest share with 239 mortgage transactions, followed by Khor Fakkan with 121 transactions, the Central Region with 82 transactions, and Dibba Al-Hisn with 10 mortgage transactions during the same period.