Sharjah’s realty transactions hit Dhs3.5 billion in April 2026

Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded transactions worth Dhs3.5 billion in April 2026, through 15,669 transactions across the emirate, according to data issued by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department.

The total traded area in sales transactions reached approximately 13 million square feet, reflecting the stability of Sharjah’s real estate market.

The real estate sector in Sharjah is witnessing a state of stability driven by a range of integrated factors that have strengthened the emirate’s appeal as an investment destination.

Flexible government policies and supportive legislation have contributed to providing a stable regulatory environment that encourages long-term investment. In addition, major development projects and well-planned urban expansion have played a key role in sustaining market activity and attracting both local and foreign capital.

According to the data, title deed transactions recorded 8,710 transactions, representing 55.6 per cent of total transactions, followed by ownership certificate transactions with 5,291 transactions (33.8 per cent).

Initial sales contract transactions totalled 936 transactions (6 per cent), while mortgage transactions recorded 443 transactions (2.8 per cent with a value of Dhs651 million). Valuation transactions were 289, representing 1.8 per cent of total transactions.

Sales transactions were carried out across 115 areas in Sharjah, covering residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural properties. A total of 1,537 land transactions were recorded, while 790 transactions involved subdivided units, and 348 transactions involved built-in land.

The highest real estate transaction recorded during April was in “Industrial Area 4,” involving a built-in land worth Dhs30 million. Meanwhile, “Al Majaz 1” recorded the highest mortgage transaction involving a land with a value of Dhs153 million.

The report indicated that the total number of sales transactions in Sharjah reached 2,675.

In detail, the total number of sales transactions in Sharjah City reached 2,004 transactions. “Muwaileh Commercial” ranked the highest with 447 transactions, followed by “Mezairah” with 238 transactions, then “Rodhat Al Sidr” with 136 transactions, and “Al Sehma” with 131 transactions.

In terms of trading value, “Muwaileh Commercial” ranked first with Dhs448.5 million, followed by “Al Menhaz” with Dhs213 million, “Al Sajaa Industrial” with Dhs205.7 million, and “Tilal” with Dhs191.9 million. In the Central Region, 613 sales transactions were recorded, most of which were in “Al Belaida” with 366 transactions, which also recorded the highest trading value at Dhs176.4 million.

In the Eastern Region (Khorfakkan, Kalba, and Dibba Al Hisn), a total of 58 sales transactions were recorded. Al Mudeife was the highest in terms of the number of transactions and trading value with 20 transactions and Dhs29.9 million in trading value.

Meanwhile the real estate sector in the Emirate of Sharjah continued its strong performance during the first quarter of 2026, achieving remarkable growth in trading value and total transactions despite regional challenges.

Total real estate trading value reached Dhs18.5 billion, compared to Dhs13.2 billion during the same period in 2025, marking a growth of 40.7 per cent, reflecting the sector’s resilience and growing investor confidence.

According to data released by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, the total number of real estate transactions executed during the first quarter of the year reached 29,235, representing an increase of 18.9 per cent compared to the previous year.

Ownership certificate transactions reached 11,354, while title deed transactions were 10,557.

Initial sales contracts recorded 5,386 contracts, and mortgage transactions reached 1,045, with a total value of Dhs4.1 billion. Valuation transactions were 879, reflecting the continued sustainable growth of Sharjah’s real estate sector.

Sales transactions recorded exceptional performance during the first quarter of 2026, reaching 9,978 transactions, marking a growth of 22.8 per cent compared to the same period in 2025.

This increase was driven by rising demand for residential units for both end-use and investment purposes, higher rental yields, price stability, as well as the diversity of real estate projects and available financing options.

The total trading value of sales transactions during the first quarter reached Dhs14.3 billion, distributed across 172 areas and covering a total area of 53.5 million square feet.

In terms of the highest ranking areas in number of sales transactions, Al-Belaida ranked first with 1,497 transactions valued at Dhs1.1 billion, followed by Muwaileh Commercial with 1,246 transactions valued at Dhs1.7 billion, and Al Khan with 711 transactions.

In terms of sales transactions by property type during the first quarter of 2026, residential properties accounted for the largest share with 7,781 transactions, representing 78 per cent of sales transactions.

WAM