Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD) announced that the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition 'ACRES' will feature this year more than 200 projects by major property development and investment companies from across the UAE. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, ACRES 2026 will take place from 21 to 24 January at Expo Centre Sharjah, with a record participation of over 120 exhibitors, underscoring the exhibition's role as a key strategic platform for real estate investment and development.
According to Emirates News Agency, the announcement was made during a press conference held today, Wednesday, at the Sharjah Chamber's headquarters, in the presence of Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of SCCI, and Abdulaziz Rashid Al Saleh, Director of SRERD. Also present were Saeed Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Representative Committee of the Real Estate Sector Business Group at SCCI and Chairman of the Organising Committee of ACRES; Nawaf Obeid, CEO of Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition "ACRES'; Salem Ali Al Ghaithi, Director of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority; Dr. Fatima Khalifa Al Muqarrab, Director of the International Relations Department at SCCI; Engineer Raymond Khouzami, Vice Chairman of Al Thuriah Group, ACRES Platinum Sponsor; Khalifa Sultan Bin Harib, General Manager at Al Rasikhoon Real Estate, ACRES Gold Sponsor.
The press conference was also attended by Sultan Al Bah, Public Relations Officer at Expo Sharjah, the ACRES exhibition host and sponsor, as well as senior officials and representatives from governmental, private, media, and academic partner entities.
The Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition 'ACRES' is the largest real estate platform in the UAE, spanning over 10,000 square meters and drawing over 15,000 visitors and investors annually from across the country and abroad. Each year, the exhibition features the launch of several innovative property projects and high-value developments making their market debut in the UAE, in addition to key investment opportunities, including residential properties, commercial plots, and industrial lands, both completed and under construction.
ACRES brings together leading real estate developers, brokerage firms, banks, financial institutions, project and property management companies, government entities, and specialised real estate technology and insurance providers, all offering exclusive promotions to be launched during the exhibition. Visitors have a unique opportunity to explore the latest real estate and investment projects and benefit from preferential discounts, flexible payment plans, and tailored advisory and financing services. The exhibition also offers an integrated platform that facilitates direct deal-making and networking among major property investors and developers and key industry stakeholders.
Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi stated that the ACRES exhibition reflects SCCI's strategic commitment to supporting the real estate sector as a core driver of the local economy and a catalyst for investment and business development. Al Awadi noted that the real estate sector has witnessed a significant increase in corporate memberships, underscoring strong market dynamics and growing investor and entrepreneur confidence in Sharjah's real estate landscape. He emphasised that the Sharjah Chamber is actively supporting this growth through developing targeted initiatives, strengthening strategic partnerships, and providing effective platforms that drive sustainable business growth.
In his remarks, Abdulaziz Rashid Al Saleh stated that the ACRES exhibition reflects the sustained support extended to the real estate sector in Sharjah. He elucidated that Sharjah's real estate market performance is supported by solid indicators that demonstrate investor confidence and market resilience. During the first nine months of 2025, Sharjah recorded cash transactions worth AED 44.3 billion, marking a notable growth of more than 58.3 percent, one of the highest growth rates seen in recent years. Sales transactions also exceeded 24,000 deals, with growth of 42.6 percent, highlighting increased demand and a broader range of investment opportunities.
Meanwhile, Saeed Ghanem Al Suwaidi said that ACRES represents a strategic platform that reflects the vitality and dynamism of Sharjah's real estate market and introduces a more advanced approach to property investment. Al Suwaidi pointed out that the ACRES exhibition has consistently achieved strong outcomes since its inception. The 2025 edition recorded total transactions of AED 4.3 billion, marking growth exceeding 207 percent compared to 2024, with participation of over 110 exhibitors representing major real estate development and investment companies.
Salem Ali Al Ghaithi stated that the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority is honoured to serve as the media sponsor of ACRES 2026. The exhibition will be supported by extensive coverage through Sharjah TV and Sharjah Radio, including news bulletins, specialised programming, and live interviews with sector officials, industry experts, and real estate developers.
The exhibition will deliver a comprehensive knowledge programme designed to assess real estate market dynamics and anticipate future trends. It will feature structured panel discussions, professional training sessions, and specialised podcasts led by industry experts in both Arabic and English. Key topics will cover supply and demand indicators, market adjustments, evolving buyer behaviour, and tenant preferences, in addition to core real estate investment fundamentals. The programme will also highlight the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain and their practical applications within the sector.
