Sharjah real estate transactions reach Dhs46.8 billion in 9 months

The real estate sector in the Emirate of Sharjah recorded a strong performance from the beginning of the current year until the end of September 2026.

It continued its solid and positive performance, achieving growth in both cash trading volume and the total number of transactions.

Total cash trading volume reached Dhs46.8 billion, compared to Dhs44.3 billion during the same period in 2025—a growth rate of 5.6 per cent—an indicator reflecting the sector’s resilience and growing investor confidence.

According to details revealed by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, the total number of transactions executed during the first nine months of this year rose to 91,560, marking a 14 per cent growth compared to the same period last year (which recorded 80,320 transactions).

Title deed transactions increased to 34,420, up by 11.2 per cent, while initial sales contracts recorded 11,258 contracts.

Mortgage transactions reached 3,839 with a total value of approximately Dhs10.2 billion across 31 financing entities, reflecting continued demand for the various services provided by the department.

Sales transactions in the Emirate of Sharjah during the nine-month period of 2026 saw active and diverse performance, totaling 24,749 transactions—a growth rate of 2.1 per cent compared to the same period in 2025.

The trading volume of sales transactions reached Dhs35 billion, distributed across 216 areas with a total traded area of 138 million square feet.

Regarding the top areas in terms of sales transaction volume and value, “Muwaileh Commercial” led both in transaction volume and trading value, recording 3,440 transactions valued at Dhs3.9 billion. It was followed by “Al-Btayha” (Al-Bleida) with 2,728 transactions worth Dhs1.8 billion, then “Al-Khan” with 1,581 transactions worth approximately Dhs 2 billion, followed by “Mazerah” with 1,115 transactions, and “Al-Saja’a Industrial” with 991 transactions.

Regarding sales transactions classified by property type during the first nine months of 2026, residential properties accounted for the largest share at 19,910 properties, representing 80.5 per cent of the total.

Industrial properties came second with 3,524 properties (14.2 per cent), commercial properties ranked third with 1,295 properties (5.2 per cent), and agricultural properties accounted for 20 properties (0.1 per cent).

During the first nine months of 2026, the Emirate of Sharjah registered 22 new real estate projects spanning various residential, industrial, and commercial real estate sectors.

This increasing activity reflects the emirate’s commitment to developing an integrated urban environment that meets the needs of both residents and investors, supporting the sustainable growth of the real estate market.

Strength and Sustainability of Sharjah’s Real Estate Market Growth Abdul Aziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, emphasized that the strong real estate performance and exceptional growth achieved during the first nine months of 2026 are the fruit of the wise directives and vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, along with the continuous guidance of His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Executive Council. This support has been foundational in consolidating Sharjah’s position as an attractive and leading investment hub regionally and internationally.

Al Shamsi explained that the performance recorded during the nine months of 2026 reflects the strength of the emirate’s real estate market and its continued ability to attract investment, driven by project diversity, expanding ownership opportunities, and a flexible legislative and regulatory framework.

He noted that the department continues to work on developing digital services, streamlining procedures, and improving the efficiency of the real estate registration system, thereby enhancing investor and customer experiences and supporting market competitiveness and sustainable growth in the coming phase.