The value of real estate transactions in Sharjah reached approximately Dh29.5 billion during the first half of 2026, representing a 9.3 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department recorded 59,460 transactions in this period, marking a 23.7 percent rise from the first half of 2025 and signaling sustained activity in the emirate’s property market.

Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director-General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, attributed the growth to strong investor confidence, the efficiency of the real estate ecosystem, and its adaptability to economic changes. He highlighted that these factors contribute to the sector’s role in driving sustainable economic development within Sharjah.

Al-Shamsi credited the growth in part to the ongoing support of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council. Their leadership, he said, has fostered an integrated real estate framework backed by advanced legislation, quality services, and a vision for sustainable development. The department is also focused on enhancing services and procedures to maintain the sector’s competitiveness and further solidify Sharjah’s position as a prominent regional and international investment hub.

During the first six months of 2026, sale transactions—including sales, usufruct sales, and initial sales contracts—totaled 16,426 across 202 areas, covering 85 million square feet. This reflected a 4.7 percent increase from 15,686 transactions during the same period of 2025. The highest volume and value of sales were recorded in Muwailih Commercial, with 2,385 transactions valued at Dh2.8 billion. Following were Al-Belaida with 2,171 transactions worth Dh1.4 billion, and Al-Khan with 1,077 transactions valued at about Dh1.3 billion.

Residential properties dominated sales with 13,501 transactions, accounting for 82.2 percent of the total. Industrial properties represented 12 percent with 1,969 transactions, while commercial properties made up 5.7 percent with 937 transactions.

Sharjah also saw the registration of eleven new real estate projects during the period, spread across key areas such as Um Fanain, Muwailih Commercial, Al-Raqeeba, Hay Al-Hoshe, and AlSajaa Industrial. These developments included residential complexes, towers, and mixed-use projects encompassing residential, commercial, and industrial classifications, reflecting the emirate’s ongoing urban growth and diverse development.

Since the implementation of Executive Council Resolution No. (30) of 2022 regarding real estate ownership for non-UAE and GCC nationals, the number of approved projects for sale increased to 50, with six projects gaining approval in the first half of 2026. This expansion is seen as enhancing Sharjah’s appeal to a broader range of international investors.

The emirate attracted investors from 121 nationalities during H1 2026. Investment by UAE nationals reached about Dh14.9 billion across 22,599 properties, while GCC nationals, excluding Emiratis, invested Dh1.36 billion in 924 properties. Arab nationals accounted for roughly Dh5 billion through 4,449 properties, and other nationalities contributed around Dh8.2 billion via 4,264 properties. In terms of the number of properties traded, Emiratis led with 22,599, followed by investors from India (1,657), Syria (1,163), Jordan (670), Iraq (668), and Egypt (662).