Sharjah real estate smashes all records with Dhs65.6 billion in 2025

The real estate sector in Sharjah had achieved its highest trading value on record in 2025, reaching Dhs65.6 billion, marking a substantial growth of 64.3 per cent compared to Dhs40 billion recorded in 2024.

This extraordinary performance underscores the robustness 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 executed during the year rose to 132,659, representing an increase of 26.3 per cent compared to the previous year. This growth confirms the accelerating momentum of investment activity and the continued expansion of Sharjah’s real estate market base.

Sales transactions reflected exceptional results, reaching 33,580, with a growth of 38.4 per cent compared to 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.

These achievements reflect the long-term vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the continued support and follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Executive Council.

Their vision emphasises legislative stability and balanced development, laying the foundations for a resilient and trusted real estate market capable of attracting sustainable and high-quality investments.

Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, stated: “The exceptional growth achieved by Sharjah’s real estate sector in 2025 is the result of a 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 and long-term investments within a market distinguished by flexibility, transparency, advanced infrastructure, and a high quality of life.

As a key indicator of market strength and confidence among banking and financial institutions, the total value of real estate mortgages in Sharjah reached Dhs15.5 billion, through 6,300 mortgage transactions.

This represents a notable growth of 45.1 per cent compared to 2024, highlighting strong creditworthiness and the stability of regulatory and legislative frameworks.

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, compared to 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.

UAE nationals accounted for approximately Dhs33.8 billion from the total transactions’ value, represented by 41,066 properties.

GCC nationals excluding Emiratis invested Dhs3.4 billion across 2,055 properties, while Arab nationals invested Dhs9.8 billion through 8,663 properties.

As for investors from other nationalities, they contributed Dhs18.5 billion across 8,538 properties.

Real estate transactions also recorded strong growth. Ownership certificate transactions reached 47,453, an increase of 17.6 per cent, while title deed transactions totalled 46,131, marking a growth of 29.7 per cent.

As for the initial sales contracts, they reached 14,472, which is a rise of 41.2 per cent, while valuation transactions increased to 3,696, reflecting a growth of 35.8 per cent.

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, enhancing transaction efficiency and accuracy, and strengthening transparency.  These developments have significantly improved customer experience and facilitated the ease of conducting real estate transactions across the emirate.

Meanwhile the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has reported exceptional results across its real estate portfolio, with total investments and partnerships reaching Dhs 5.8 billion and 96.4 per cent in units sold across three flagship developments – Maryam Island, Sharjah Sustainable City, and Ajwan in Khorfakkan. Together, these projects comprise 4,520 units, of which 4,358 have been sold to local and international buyers, reflecting the strong global appetite for Sharjah’s property market.