Sharjah: Sharjah's real estate sector recorded AED27 billion in transactions during the first half of 2025, reflecting a 48.1 percent increase from AED18.2 billion in the same period last year. Additionally, the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department reported 48,059 transactions, marking a 3.3 percent rise compared to 46,524 transactions during the same period last year.
According to Emirates News Agency, the strong performance indicates growing investor confidence in Sharjah's real estate sector, driven by economic stability, investor-friendly legislation, and modern infrastructure. The variety of investor nationalities has further strengthened the emirate's position as a competitive and attractive property market.
In a statement, Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director-General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, emphasized that the outstanding performance of Sharjah's real estate sector highlights the market's vitality and continuous development. He attributed the significant increase in transactions to the firm confidence in the emirate's real estate sector, both locally and internationally. Al-Shamsi also acknowledged the continuous support of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi and the keen follow-up of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi.
Al-Shamsi noted that the transactions alone reached 15,686, valued at AED21.2 billion, distributed across 214 areas and covering a total area of 90 million square feet. He mentioned that this reflects the emirate's geographical diversity in real estate investment. The growth in the number of mortgage transactions, which totaled 2,582 with a value of approximately AED5.7 billion, also indicates the depth of the partnership between the real estate sector and financing institutions in Sharjah.
The increasing interest from foreign investors underscores Sharjah's strong global appeal, with investments coming from 109 nationalities. Al-Shamsi stated that the emirate remains committed to sustaining this momentum by enhancing the real estate ecosystem and maintaining high standards of transparency and integration, aligning with its vision for sustainable development.
Sale transactions, including sale, usufruct sale, and initial sales contracts, reached 15,686 during the period, valued at AED21.2 billion, up 45.1 percent from 10,809 sales in H1 2024. The 'Muwailih Commercial' area led with 2,898 transactions worth AED3.5 billion, followed by Al-Belaida and Al-Metraq.
By property type, residential transactions dominated with 11,459 transactions, representing 74.6 percent of the total, followed by industrial properties with 3,195 transactions, commercial properties with 603 transactions, and agricultural properties with 95 transactions.
Mortgage transactions reached 2,582, with a total value of AED5.7 billion, completed through 24 financing entities. Areas with the highest number of mortgage transactions included "Tilal," "Muwailih Commercial," "Um Fanain," and "Al-Saja'a Industrial."
Eight new real estate projects were registered, including four residential complexes in Muwailih Commercial, Al-Tay, and Al-Tay West, and four new towers in Al-Saja'a Industrial, Al-Belaida, and Al-Waha.
A total of 109 nationalities invested in Sharjah's real estate market in H1 2025. UAE nationals accounted for AED12.2 billion in investments across 14,307 properties. GCC nationals invested AED1.2 billion across 889 properties, while other Arab investors contributed AED5.4 billion through 4,057 properties.
Investments by other nationalities witnessed record growth, totaling about AED8.1 billion across 3,878 properties. The number of foreign investors in Sharjah rose 39.4 percent year-on-year to 6,662, with 7,448 properties traded, up 40.6 percent.
By the number of properties traded, Emirati investors led with 14,307 properties, followed by investors from India, Syria, Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq.
