Emirati women invest Dhs2.7b in Sharjah’s real estate sector

Emirati women’s investments in Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded a trade value of Dhs2.7 billion during the period from January to August 2026. These investments were distributed across 3,385 traded properties, acquired by 3,737 female Emirati investors, reflecting their established status as active partners in the economic landscape and their high confidence in the attractiveness of the emirate’s economic and legislative environment.

Released by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, these statistical figures coincide with the celebration of Emirati Women’s Day. They highlight the pivotal role played by the women of the UAE in enhancing the real estate landscape and their mature investment awareness, which has driven them to build sustainable capital assets in line with Sharjah’s comprehensive developmental vision.

Statistical comparisons conducted by the department between the same periods in 2025 and 2026 revealed continuous growth in Emirati women’s participation. The number of traded properties increased from 3,322 in 2025 to 3,385 in 2026, marking a 1.9% increase. Furthermore, the number of owners grew from 3,586 to 3,737, recording a 4.2% growth rate, while the trading value increased from Dhs 2.6 billion to Dhs 2.7 billion, with a growth rate of 1.2%.

In this context, Mrs. Amal Obaid Hadid, Head of the Media Section at the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, emphasized that celebrating Emirati Women’s Day is a moment of pride in the honorable achievements made by UAE women across all sectors.

Hadid stated: “These tangible real estate achievements are the outcome of the National Strategy for Empowerment of Emirati Women (2023–2031), launched by H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak (Mother of the Nation), and the continuous efforts of H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah, in investing in women’s capabilities and providing a legislative and societal environment that enhances their presence. In Sharjah’s Real Estate Registration Department, we remain committed to this approach to ensure women always remain an essential partner in the sustainable development and economic renaissance witnessed by our nation.”

Sharjah’s real estate sector maintained its growth, recording transactions worth Dhs7 billion during July 2026, registering an increase of 61.8 per cent compared to June which amounted to Dhs4.4 billion, through 9,376 transactions with a growth rate of 25.3 per cent, which highlights the continued investment momentum in the emirate.

The total area traded in sales transactions reached approximately 27.2 million square feet.

Continued Growth in the Real Estate Sector’s Performance The continued growth of Sharjah’s real estate sector performance underscores the strength of its markets and its attractive investment power, driven by wise vision, ongoing infrastructure development, and major development projects launched by the Emirate of Sharjah.

These efforts solidify its strategic position as a preferred destination for regional and global investors.

This momentum also reflects growing confidence in the legislative ecosystem and the emirate’s high flexibility, ensuring a competitive and sustainable business environment that supports long-term growth across all its areas.

Data issued by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department showed that ownership certificate transactions led with 4,049 transactions, capturing a significant share. These were followed by ownership deed transactions with 3,356 transactions, and mortgage transactions with 466 transactions valued at Dhs1 billion. Initial sales contract transactions reached 1,185 transactions, while valuation transactions totaled 320.

Transactions were carried out across 129 areas throughout the emirate, covering residential, commercial, and industrial properties. In detail, the breakdown of trades showed activity concentrated on 1,347 lands (comprising 895 residential lands, 381 industrial lands, and 71 commercial lands), alongside 894 subdivided unit transactions (comprising 842 apartments, 25 parking, 17 offices, 9 studios, and 1 shop), and 643 developed land transactions (comprising 412 residential properties, 188 industrial properties, and 43 commercial properties). This reflects the comprehensiveness of the market and the integration of its investment option. The highest real estate transaction recorded in Sharjah during July was on a land in “Industrial 4,” valued at Dhs850 million.  Meanwhile, “Al Layyeh” recorded the highest mortgage transaction during the same month on a land valued at Dhs120 million.

The report indicated that the total number of sales transactions in the emirate reached 2,884 transactions. In Sharjah City, the total reached 2,091 transactions, with “Muwaileh Commercial” ranking the highest in terms of the number of sales transactions with 442 transactions, followed by “Al Sajaa Industrial” with 244 transactions, “Hay Hoshi” with 203 transactions, and “Al Khan” with 168 transactions.