Sharjah, UAE — Sharjah’s real estate market has recorded a historic performance, with property transactions reaching AED 44.3 billion during the first nine months of 2025, marking a 58.3% increase year-on-year, according to data released by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD).
The surge has already surpassed the total annual transaction value of AED 40 billion recorded in 2024, positioning Sharjah among the UAE’s most resilient and fast-growing property markets. The figures highlight robust investor confidence and the emirate’s ongoing transformation into a diversified, investor-friendly destination.
Record-Breaking Year for Sharjah’s Property Market
Between January and September 2025, Sharjah registered 80,320 property transactions, a 16.3% increase compared to 69,078 transactions in the same period last year. The total value of mortgages reached AED 10.7 billion, underscoring expanding financing activity and deepening capital flows within the emirate’s real estate sector.
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“The strong performance reflects the strength of the local economy and the solidity of the emirate’s investment infrastructure,” said Abdul Aziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director-General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department.
He attributed the growth to an integrated development vision led by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the directives of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Executive Council.
Sales and Investment Activity Across Sectors
A total of 24,238 sales transactions — including sales, usufruct sales, and initial contracts — were completed across 239 zones, covering over 150 million square feet.
Activity was distributed across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, signaling healthy demand diversification. The emirate also recorded the registration of 14 new projects across 11 key areas, encompassing residential complexes, mixed-use towers, and industrial developments.
These new launches reflect Sharjah’s strategic focus on urban expansion, economic diversification, and long-term investor retention through infrastructural development and policy stability.
Global and Regional Investor Participation
Sharjah’s appeal as a global investment hub continued to strengthen, with investors from 121 nationalities participating in the market during the first nine months of 2025.
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Emirati citizens led all categories, recording AED 21.1 billion in transactions across 28,561 properties, representing nearly half of all activity. They were followed by:
- Foreign investors: AED 13.1 billion across 6,116 properties.
- Arab nationals: AED 7.5 billion across 5,855 properties.
- GCC investors: AED 2.6 billion across 1,457 properties.
In total, 41,989 properties changed hands during the period, signaling sustained market liquidity and strong cross-border investor confidence.
Sharjah’s Integrated Development Strategy Paying Off
Officials attributed the sharp growth to Sharjah’s comprehensive development strategy, which focuses on enhancing real estate infrastructure, enabling efficient property registration, and promoting investor confidence through transparent policies.
Sharjah’s property market has benefited from a combination of affordability, location diversity, and regulatory maturity, making it a favored destination for regional and international investors seeking both value and long-term stability.
The emirate’s urban master plans — which integrate sustainability, cultural preservation, and infrastructure expansion — continue to attract new projects, including mixed-use and industrial zones that cater to varied investor profiles.
Perspective for Indian Investors
For Indian investors, Sharjah’s real estate boom represents an emerging investment alternative within the UAE property landscape.
Compared to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Sharjah offers lower entry costs, no property tax, and higher potential yields, particularly in the mid-tier residential and commercial segments.
With new development clusters such as Al Khan, Tilal City, and Aljada, Indian investors can find value-driven opportunities with rental yields averaging between 6% and 9%. The emirate’s stable governance, cultural proximity, and increasing availability of freehold zones for non-GCC investors make it an appealing destination for long-term capital deployment.
Sharjah’s growing alignment with global standards of transparency and urban planning also contributes to its attractiveness among Indian buyers seeking secure, medium-term real estate growth within the UAE.
A Record Year in the Making
With the final quarter of 2025 still underway, the emirate is on track to achieve its highest-ever annual property transaction value, supported by continued investor inflows, infrastructure growth, and an expanding mortgage market.
Sharjah’s ability to outperform previous benchmarks positions it as a key growth engine within the UAE’s broader real estate ecosystem — complementing Dubai’s luxury-led expansion with a more accessible, sustainable investment landscape.
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