Sharjah’s real estate sector posted a robust performance in the first half of 2025, with total transactions reaching AED27 billion—marking a 48.1% increase from AED18.2 billion during the same period last year, according to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD).
A total of 48,059 transactions were recorded during the period, up 3.3% year-on-year. The strong performance is attributed to investor-friendly legislation, economic stability, modern infrastructure, and growing international investor interest.
According to experts, the significant increase is a direct result of the confidence investors have in Sharjah’s real estate sector. The growth to the continuous support of the Sharjah Ruler and Crown Prince and the emirate’s commitment to long-term development.
Sales transactions—including sale, usufruct sale, and initial contracts—rose sharply to 15,686 deals worth AED21.2 billion, a 45.1% increase from 10,809 deals in H1 2024. These were spread across 214 areas, covering 90 million square feet. Muwailih Commercial led the way with 2,898 transactions worth AED3.5 billion, followed by Al-Belaida (1,593 transactions, AED1.3 billion) and Al-Metraq (1,387 transactions, AED430 million).
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Residential properties dominated with 11,459 transactions (74.6% of total), followed by industrial (3,195), commercial (603), and agricultural (95).
Mortgage activity also grew significantly, with 2,582 mortgage deals completed across 24 financing institutions, totalling AED5.7 billion. The highest mortgage values were recorded in Muwailih Commercial (AED707.3 million), followed by Tilal (AED339.2 million) and Um Fanain (AED222.6 million).
Eight new real estate projects were registered during the period, including four residential complexes in Muwailih Commercial, Al-Tay, and Al-Tay West, as well as two industrial towers in Al-Saja’a and two mixed-use towers in Al-Belaida and Al-Waha.
Foreign investment remained strong, with buyers from 109 nationalities participating in the market. Emirati investors led with AED12.2 billion in transactions across 14,307 properties. GCC nationals accounted for AED1.2 billion (889 properties), and other Arab investors contributed AED5.4 billion (4,057 properties). Non-Arab investors poured in AED8.1 billion across 3,878 properties, representing 30.1% of total investments.
The number of foreign investors jumped 39.4% year-on-year to 6,662, with 7,448 properties traded—up 40.6%.
Among international investors, Indians remained the most active, acquiring 1,525 properties. They were followed by buyers from Syria (969), Egypt (685), Jordan (678), and Iraq (576).
Sharjah’s expanding real estate landscape and policy-driven growth continue to position it as a rising investment hub in the UAE, offering a compelling alternative to neighbouring Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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