The real estate sector in the Emirate of Sharjah achieved a historic milestone in 2025, recording its highest trading value to date at 65.6 billion dirhams. This impressive figure represents a remarkable growth of 64.3% compared to 40 billion dirhams in 2024. The surge in real estate transactions not only illustrates the robustness of Sharjah’s real estate market but also reflects increasing investor confidence in its stable and attractive investment environment.
Strong Growth in Transactions
In 2025, the total number of executed real estate transactions soared to 132,659, marking a growth of 26.3% compared to the previous year. This increase underscores the accelerating pace of investment activity and an expanding base of participants in Sharjah’s real estate sector. The year witnessed exceptional performance in sales transactions, which reached 33,580, demonstrating a 38.4% increase over 2024. This impressive growth was fueled by rising demand for residential units, both for living and investment purposes, alongside stable prices and diverse financing options.
Long-Term Vision and Leadership
The remarkable achievements in 2025 align with the long-term vision established by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and supported by His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. Their vision emphasizes legislative stability and balanced development, creating a reliable and flexible real estate market that attracts quality long-term investments.
Abdul Aziz Ahmad Al Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Authority, stated, “The exceptional growth of the real estate sector in Sharjah during 2025 is not coincidental; rather, it is the result of stable leadership and long-term strategic planning that fosters a comprehensive real estate system grounded in legislative stability and balanced development.”
Confidence Reflected in Mortgage Values
In another indicator of market strength, the value of mortgages in Sharjah reached 15.5 billion dirhams in 2025 through 6,300 mortgage transactions, demonstrating a notable growth of 45.1% compared to 2024. This reflects the creditworthiness and stability of the financial and regulatory frameworks in place.
Diverse Investor Nationalities
The year 2025 also saw an increase in investment diversity, with 129 nationalities investing in Sharjah’s real estate sector compared to 120 in 2024. The number of properties traded among investors from various nationalities rose to 60,322, up from 45,676 in the previous year, showcasing an expanded investor base and enhancing the market’s overall attractiveness.
Emirati citizens led the way in cash investments, contributing around 33.8 billion dirhams across 41,066 properties. Meanwhile, investments from Gulf Cooperation Council nationals (excluding Emiratis) reached 3.4 billion dirhams with 2,055 properties traded. Investments from Arab nationals amounted to 9.8 billion dirhams, covering 8,663 properties, while nationals from other countries accounted for 18.5 billion dirhams across 8,538 properties.
Growth in Real Estate Transactions
The overall growth in transactions also extended to various industry sectors, with real estate certificates rising to 47,453 transactions, reflecting a growth of 17.6%. Ownership documents saw a bump to 46,131 transactions, up by 29.7%, while preliminary sale contracts hit 14,472, a hike of 41.2%. Additionally, valuation transactions reached 3,696, increasing by 35.8%.
Digital Transformation Enhancing Competitiveness
The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Authority confirmed that the digital transformation initiatives and smart services developed over the years have significantly expedited procedures and enhanced the efficiency and accuracy of transactions. This transformation has positively impacted the experience of stakeholders, making real estate activities easier and more competitive within the emirate.