Sharjah real estate market posts AED 29.5bn in H1 2026 as transactions surge
Sharjah real estate market reached AED 29.5bn in H1 2026 with 59,460 transactions, 9.3% growth, 121 nationalities investing and 11 new projects nationwide.
Sharjah’s real estate market recorded robust activity in the first half of 2026, with total transaction value rising to AED 29.5 billion, a 9.3% increase from the same period last year. The emirate’s Real Estate Registration Department completed 59,460 transactions in H1 2026, marking a 23.7% year‑on‑year rise and signalling sustained momentum in property trading. Officials attributed the performance to improved regulatory frameworks, targeted development projects and growing investor confidence.
Value and volume growth in the first half
The Department’s mid‑year report shows clear expansion across both value and volume metrics in H1 2026. Total trading value reached AED 29.5 billion while the number of completed transactions rose sharply, underscoring both larger deals and higher transactional throughput. Mortgage activity was also significant, with 2,590 mortgage transactions recorded, representing a total lending value of about AED 7.6 billion.
Sales transactions and geographic reach
Sales activity — including outright sales, usufruct sales and preliminary sale contracts — totalled 16,426 transactions during the period, spread over 202 distinct areas and covering approximately 85 million square feet. That figure reflects a 4.7% increase from 15,686 sales in H1 2025, indicating a balanced expansion in both the number and geographic dispersion of deals. The spread of activity across more than 200 areas points to continued suburban and industrial growth alongside established urban centres.
Top-performing districts and transaction hotspots
Muweileh Commercial led all districts in both volume and value with 2,385 transactions amounting to roughly AED 2.8 billion. Al Buleida followed with 2,171 transactions valued at about AED 1.4 billion, while Al Khan recorded 1,077 transactions with a combined value of approximately AED 1.3 billion. These clusters illustrate where demand for residential, commercial and mixed‑use assets has been most concentrated in the first half of the year.
Property types and market composition
Residential properties dominated sales, accounting for 82.2% of total sales transactions with 13,501 recorded deals. Industrial properties represented the second largest share at 12% with 1,969 transactions, while commercial properties accounted for 5.7% with 937 deals; agricultural plots made up the remaining 0.1%. The predominance of residential trades highlights ongoing housing demand, while the sizeable industrial share underscores Sharjah’s growing role in manufacturing and logistics.
New projects and foreign ownership approvals
Sharjah registered 11 new real estate projects during H1 2026, encompassing residential complexes, mixed‑use towers and industrial schemes in locations such as Um Fanin, Muweileh Commercial, Al Ruqaiba, Hay Hoshi and Al Suja’a Industrial. Since the Executive Council’s Decision No. 30 of 2022 on non‑citizen ownership, the emirate has approved 50 projects for ownership by non‑citizens and GCC nationals, with six approvals granted during the first half of 2026. Officials say the approvals expand the number of projects eligible for foreign ownership and strengthen the emirate’s appeal to international buyers.
Investor mix and nationality breakdown
Investment sources were diverse: UAE nationals led by volume with 22,599 properties valued at about AED 14.9 billion. Investors from outside the UAE included GCC nationals (excluding UAE) with AED 1.4 billion across 924 properties, Arab nationals with AED 5 billion via 4,449 properties, and other international investors contributing around AED 8.2 billion from 4,264 properties. The market attracted buyers from 121 nationalities, with Indian investors holding 1,657 properties, Syrians 1,163 and Jordanians 670, reflecting Sharjah’s international draw.
Director General Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Shamsi said the results affirm the strength of Sharjah’s property ecosystem and growing investor trust. He highlighted the role of strategic leadership and continuous improvements to legislation and services in supporting the sector’s performance and competitiveness.
Sharjah’s authorities indicated they will continue to refine registration and transactional processes to boost efficiency and accommodate future growth. The combination of new project launches, broadened foreign ownership channels and a diverse investor base positions the emirate to sustain steady real estate expansion through the remainder of 2026.
