The Sharjah real estate market is experiencing an unprecedented surge, with foreign investments reaching AED 23.2 billion ($6.3 billion) in the first nine months of 2025. This represents a remarkable 62.2% increase compared to the same period in 2024, signifying robust confidence among international investors in the emirate’s dynamic property landscape.
The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department attributes this growth to the emirate’s reputation for a transparent investment framework and a stable property market that continues to attract global buyers.
Global Investor Base
During the specified period, foreign investors successfully transacted 13,428 properties across Sharjah, showcasing strong demand for ownership from both regional and international markets.
A remarkable 121 countries were represented in the investment landscape, further solidifying Sharjah’s appeal as a secure and stable choice for property investment.
International Investors Grow Fastest
UAE nationals comprised the largest group of investors, channeling AED 21.1 billion ($5.7 billion) across 28,561 properties. Notably, non-Arab, non-GCC investors followed closely with investments amounting to AED 13.1 billion ($3.6 billion) spread over 6,116 properties.
Arab nationals were the third major group, with AED 7.5 billion ($2.04 billion) invested in 5,855 properties, while GCC nationals (excluding Emiratis) contributed AED 2.6 billion ($709 million) across 1,457 properties. Each investor category demonstrated substantial year-on-year growth, with international investors leading the charge at an impressive 74.9% increase.
Sharjah real estate transactions surged 58.3% to $12.1 billion in 2025, surpassing 2024’s total and reflecting heightened investor confidence.
India Leads Foreign Investors in Sharjah
The report reveals that India is at the forefront of foreign investments, with a trading volume of AED 6.1 billion ($1.66 billion). Following closely, Syria accounts for AED 2 billion ($544 million), and Pakistan secures AED 1.5 billion ($408 million).
Other notable contributors include Jordan (AED 1.37 billion or $373 million), Saudi Arabia (AED 1.26 billion or $343 million), and Egypt (AED 1.12 billion or $305 million). These figures underscore the extensive global diversity of investment in Sharjah’s real estate sector and highlight the ongoing trust in the emirate’s stable economy and supportive investment climate.
Flexible Ownership Rules Driving Market Momentum
Abdul Aziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, commented on the market’s performance, stating that it reflects Sharjah’s growing appeal. He noted, “This momentum is driven by flexible regulations that allow non-Gulf citizens to own property in designated areas, in addition to the economic stability and attractive legislative environment that characterize the emirate.”
Al Shamsi further emphasized Sharjah’s vital role in the broader economic growth strategy of the UAE, pointing out that the increasing diversity among investor nationalities signifies the emirate’s emergence as a regional hub for sustainable real estate investment.
Regional Real Estate Hub
According to the Department, the data reaffirms Sharjah’s status as a competitive regional hub for property investment, buoyed by its economic stability and investor-friendly regulations.
The consistent influx of capital and the diversification of investor nationalities reinforce Sharjah’s position as a cornerstone of the UAE’s sustainable development strategy, making it one of the Gulf’s most accessible and inclusive real estate markets.