The real estate sector in Sharjah reached a historic milestone in 2025, achieving a remarkable total transaction value of 65.6 billion dirhams. This represents a significant growth of 64.3% compared to the previous year, which recorded transactions amounting to 40 billion dirhams. Such impressive performance underscores the resilience of Sharjah’s real estate market and reflects the increasing confidence investors have in its stable investment environment.
Robust Growth in Real Estate Transactions
In 2025, the total number of real estate transactions surged to 132,659, marking a 26.3% increase compared to 2024. This spike indicates an accelerated pace of investment activity and a broader base of participants in the Sharjah real estate market. The significant expansion underlines the region’s attractiveness and growing appeal for a diverse array of investors.
Unprecedented Sales Performance
The sales transactions demonstrated exceptional growth, totaling 33,580 transactions—an increase of 38.4% from 2024. This surge is attributed to heightened interest in residential units for both living and investment purposes, combined with rising rental yields, price stability, and a diverse array of real estate projects and financing options available.
A Vision for Lasting Stability
This achievement aligns with the long-term vision set forth by His Highness Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. Under the guidance of His Highness Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, there has been a concerted focus on legislative stability and balanced development, establishing a reliable and flexible real estate market capable of attracting long-term investments.
Abdul Aziz Ahmad Al Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, stated, “The extraordinary growth achieved by the real estate sector in Sharjah during 2025 is not a mere coincidence. It is the result of steadfast leadership and strategic long-term planning that have created a comprehensive real estate framework based on legislative stability and balanced development, providing a reliable investment environment.”
Mortgage Insights Reflecting Financial Sector Trust
In a strong indicator of market robustness and confidence from banking and financing institutions, the value of mortgages in Sharjah reached 15.5 billion dirhams through 6,300 mortgage transactions in 2025. This reflects a notable growth of 45.1% compared to 2024, indicating strong creditworthiness and a stable regulatory framework.
Diverse Investor Base in Sharjah’s Real Estate
Sharjah welcomed a remarkable increase in the diversity of nationalities investing in its real estate sector in 2025. The total number of nationalities investing rose to 129, up from 120 the previous year. The total number of properties traded among investors from various nationalities jumped to 60,322, compared to 45,676 in 2024, showcasing an expanded investor base and enhancing the allure of the real estate market in the emirate.
Leading Investments from Emiratis
Emirati investments represented approximately 33.8 billion dirhams in total cash trading, involving 41,066 properties. Investments from Gulf Cooperation Council countries, excluding Emiratis, amounted to 3.4 billion dirhams across 2,055 properties, while investments from Arab nationals reached 9.8 billion dirhams with 8,663 properties. Additionally, foreign investors contributed 18.5 billion dirhams across 8,538 properties, reflecting the vibrant and diverse investment landscape.
Digital Transformation Enhancing Competitiveness
The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department emphasized that its digital transformation and smart services have significantly contributed to expediting procedures, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of transactions, and improving transparency. This progress has positively impacted the experience of clients and eased the practice of real estate activities within the emirate.