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The real estate sector in Sharjah achieved its highest trading value on record in 2025, reaching AED 65.6 billion, representing a substantial 64.3% increase over the AED 40 billion recorded in 2024.
This exceptional performance underscores the resilience of Sharjah’s real estate market and reflects growing investor confidence in the emirate’s stable, well-regulated, and attractive investment environment. The total number of real estate transactions rose to 132,659, a 26.3% increase over the previous year. This growth confirms the accelerating momentum of investment activity and the continued expansion of Sharjah’s real estate market.
Strong growth in sales transactions
Sales transactions achieved exceptional results, reaching 33,580, representing a 38.4% increase over 2024. This surge was driven by rising demand for residential units for both end-use and investment purposes, attractive rental yields, price stability, and the wide range of real estate projects supported by flexible financing solutions.
A long-term leadership vision
These achievements reflect the long-term vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the continued support and oversight of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Executive Council. Their vision emphasises legislative stability and balanced development, laying the foundations for a resilient, trusted real estate market that attracts sustainable, high-quality investment.
His Excellency Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, stated: “The exceptional growth of Sharjah’s real estate sector in 2025 is the result of clear leadership vision and long-term strategic planning. These efforts have established an integrated real estate ecosystem built on legislative stability and balanced development, providing a reliable and sustainable investment environment.”
He added that this milestone reflects the maturity and efficiency of Sharjah’s real estate system and reaffirms its ability to attract high-value, long-term investment in a market distinguished by flexibility, transparency, advanced infrastructure, and a high quality of life.
Mortgages reflect financial sector confidence
As a key indicator of market strength and confidence among banking and financial institutions, the total value of real estate mortgages in Sharjah reached AED 15.5 billion through 6,300 mortgage transactions. This represents a notable 45.1% increase over 2024, highlighting strong creditworthiness and the stability of regulatory and legislative frameworks.
129 nationalities investing in Sharjah real estate sector
Sharjah continued to strengthen its position as a global investment destination, with the number of nationalities investing in the emirate’s real estate sector rising to 129 in 2025, up from 120 in 2024. The number of properties traded by investors of various nationalities increased to 60,322, up from 45,676 in 2024, reflecting a broader investor base and reinforcing the market’s international appeal.
Emiratis lead the way
UAE nationals accounted for approximately AED 33.8 billion of the total transaction value, representing 41,066 properties. GCC nationals, excluding Emiratis, invested AED 3.4 billion across 2,055 properties, while Arab nationals invested AED 9.8 billion across 8,663 properties. Other nationalities contributed AED 18.5 billion across 8,538 properties.
Sustainable growth for real estate transactions
Real estate transactions also recorded strong growth. Ownership certificate transactions reached 47,453, a 17.6% increase, while title deed transactions totalled 46,131, marking a 29.7% rise. Initial sales contracts reached 14,472, a 41.2% increase, while valuation transactions increased to 3,696, reflecting a 35.8% rise.
Digital transformation supports competitiveness
Finally, the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department affirmed that the advanced digital transformation framework and smart services have played a pivotal role in streamlining procedures, improving transaction efficiency and accuracy, and strengthening transparency. These developments have significantly improved the customer experience and made it easier to conduct real estate transactions across the emirate.
