Sharjah real estate hits record Dhs9.3 billion in January 2026

The real estate sector in Sharjah commenced 2026 with an exceptional momentum, recording a strong monthly transaction value in January, which is a clear indicator of the market’s strength and growing investment appeal.

The total real estate transactions in January 2026 reached approximately Dhs9.3 billion, compared to Dhs7 billion in January 2025, representing a growth rate of 34.8 per cent.

A total of 10,333 transactions were executed, and the total area of properties traded in sales transactions reached approximately 23.8 million square feet, reflecting continued rapid growth and solidified confidence in Sharjah’s real estate market at the outset of the year.

Sharjah’s real estate landscape continues to evolve, demonstrating increasing market maturity and diversification of its investor base.

The government policies, progressive legislation, and strategic urban planning initiatives have reinforced the emirate’s position as a premier long-term investment destination.

Additionally, large-scale development projects and infrastructure expansion have further stimulated both local and international capital inflows.

The Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition (ACRES) served as an additional catalyst, after it achieved record sales worth Dhs5 billion, which contributed directly to enhancing the volume of transactions and significantly stimulating the real estate movement.

A total of 4,868 sales transactions took place across 129 areas distributed throughout the cities and regions of Sharjah, encompassing residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural land. In terms of property type, 2,101 transactions involved units in towers, 1,672 transactions for lands, and 1,095 transactions for built-in lands.

Al-Khan area recorded the highest real estate transaction for built-in land, valued at Dhs90 million, while Al-Tay West area recorded the highest mortgage transaction for a land valued at Dhs240 million.

Muwaileh Commercial the hightest in transactions  Within Sharjah City, 4,061 sales transactions were recorded in January. Muwaileh Commercial led with 787 transactions, followed by Al-Khan with 442, Al-Mamzar with 334, and Al-Hamriyah West with 293 transactions. In terms of the trading value, Muwaileh Commercial topped the list at Dhs1.1 billion, followed by Al-Khan with Dhs718 million, Al- Hamriyah West with Dhs714.6 million, and Rawdat Al-Sidr with Dhs567.5 million of trading value.

In the Central Region, a total of 753 sales transactions were recorded, with the majority concentrated in Al-Belaida area, which recorded 433 transactions, and was also the highest in trading volume valued at Dhs649.8 million.

Finally, in the Eastern Region, 54 sales transactions took place, and Hay Al-Gharb area led with 11 transactions. This area also accounted for the highest share of the trading volume at Dhs24.9 million.

Meanwhile the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition “ACRES 2026”, organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, and Leader Events Management, concluded successfully before last week at Expo Centre Sharjah with real estate transactions exceeding Dhs5 billion, recording a 17 per cent increase compared to last year.

WAM