Sharjah real estate market records AED 3.1 billion in May 2026
Sharjah real estate market recorded AED 3.1 billion in May 2026 across 7,119 transactions, with about 9.5 million sq ft traded and strong activity in Muweilah and Al Sajaa.
The Sharjah real estate market posted robust activity in May 2026, registering AED 3.1 billion in transactions across 7,119 deals. The total area traded in sales reached roughly 9.5 million square feet, underscoring sustained investor interest in the emirate. Data released by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department show a diversified mix of sales, mortgages and title transactions contributing to the monthly totals.
Transaction totals and traded area
Sales and other property dealings were recorded across 115 areas of the emirate, reflecting broad geographic participation in the market. The combined sales area of about 9.5 million square feet points to ongoing demand for both land and developed assets. This monthly volume reinforces Sharjah’s position as an attractive investment destination in the region.
Breakdown by transaction type
Property information certificates accounted for the largest share with 2,902 transactions, representing 40.8 percent of all dealings. Title deeds followed with 2,776 transactions or around 39 percent, while mortgage transactions numbered 718, or 10.1 percent of the total. Mortgage activity alone amounted to AED 934.7 million, indicating strong financing activity alongside outright purchases.
Property types traded
May sales covered multiple asset classes, including vacant land, subdivided units and built plots, supporting a varied investor base. The month saw 913 transactions for vacant land parcels, 683 deals for subdivided units and 255 transactions for developed plots. This mix highlights ongoing land acquisition alongside transactions in completed or partitioned residential units.
Top deals and mortgage milestones
The highest-value sale in May was a vacant land transaction in Al Sajaa Industrial worth AED 92 million, marking the single largest deal recorded. The largest mortgage was registered in Al Mamzar at AED 80 million on a vacant land parcel, signalling continued lender confidence in high-value industrial and strategic plots. These headline transactions helped lift overall cash turnover for the month.
Leading sales districts by volume
Tijaria Muweilah led the emirate in the number of sale transactions with 328 deals, and it also topped cash turnover with AED 276.6 million. Other high-volume sales zones included Al Khan with 218 transactions and Rawdat Al Sadr with 158 transactions. The distribution of activity across these districts demonstrates both demand for established urban neighbourhoods and interest in emerging commercial pockets.
Regional performance in central and eastern areas
In the Central region total sales reached 440 transactions, led by Al Buleida with 133 deals, while Industrial 4 recorded the highest cash volume there at AED 77.8 million. The Eastern region, which covers Khorfakkan, Kalba and Dibba Al Hisn, logged 96 sales in May, with Al Madeifi posting 29 deals and the largest regional cash turnover at AED 31.6 million. These figures point to steady regional demand beyond the emirate’s principal urban centre.
Market drivers and investor appeal
Authorities and market observers point to an investor-friendly regulatory environment and continued infrastructure development as key drivers behind the activity. Ongoing urban expansion and a pipeline of projects have kept options diverse for investors and developers seeking land, commercial space or residential units. Competitive financing availability and clear registration processes have also supported transaction momentum.
The May figures underline Sharjah’s appeal as a multi-segment property market where industrial, commercial and residential transactions all contribute to monthly performance. With AED 3.1 billion in traded value and nearly 9.5 million square feet changing hands, the emirate continues to show resilience and breadth in its real estate activity, attracting a wide range of local and regional investors.
