The Sharjah real estate market has experienced a remarkable surge, achieving a total of $1.5 billion in transactions during May 2025. With over 8,400 transactions recorded, the emirate is increasingly establishing itself as a prime destination for property investments, driven by its evolving infrastructure and market reforms. This booming sector not only demonstrates investor confidence but also highlights Sharjah’s move towards becoming a diversified and sustainable real estate hub.
In total, Sharjah’s real estate sector reached a trading value of AED 5.5 billion ($1.5 billion) in May, with 8,415 transactions across various regions of the emirate. The total area of sales transactions covered 13.2 million square feet, emphasizing the market’s attractiveness to both local and international investors.
The latest figures reveal a significant transition in the emirate’s real estate landscape, shifting from traditional growth patterns to a more advanced, diversified, and sustainable model. This transformation is heavily influenced by recent reforms, ongoing infrastructure projects, and investor-friendly legislation.
Transaction Overview
Breaking down the total of 8,415 transactions, the figures include:
- 1,574 sales transactions, representing 18.7% of the total;
- 381 mortgage deals with a total value of AED 1.1 billion ($300 million), approximately 4.5% of transactions;
- 1,486 initial sales contract transactions (17.7%);
- 3,619 issued ownership certificates (43%);
- 1,355 registered ownership deeds (16.1%).
Such metrics indicate a substantial rise in investor confidence, further buoyed by consistent ownership registration rates and robust legal protections for buyers and sellers alike.
Hotspots of Activity
Sales transactions are spread across 134 locations, including residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural properties. Among the types of properties traded are:
- 877 land plots;
- 395 units in towers;
- 302 built-in land assets.
Sharjah City has emerged as a focal point for these transactions, boasting 1,426 sales. The Al-Metraq area led with 354 transactions, followed closely by:
- Muwailih Commercial: 258 transactions;
- Tilal: 135 transactions;
- Rodhat Al Qarat: 67 transactions.
Top Performing Areas
In terms of trading value, the most active areas were:
- Muwailih Commercial: AED 352.2 million ($95.9 million);
- Tilal: AED 263.2 million ($71.6 million);
- Al-Sajaa Industrial: AED 140.9 million ($38.3 million);
- Al-Metraq: AED 114.9 million ($31.3 million).
In the Central Region, 97 sales deals were logged, primarily driven by the Industrial 1 area, which accounted for 17 transactions. Al-Blida led in trading value, achieving AED 13.8 million ($3.8 million).
Khor Fakkan recorded 26 transactions, with Al Harai Industrial registering five deals, while Hay Hayawa 4 stood out with a leading transaction value of AED 3.6 million ($980,000). In Kalba, 24 deals were documented, featuring Al-Tarif 5 with seven sales and Al Soor 1 claiming the highest trading value of AED 3.5 million ($953,000).
The robust performance of the Sharjah real estate market reflects not just a fleeting trend, but a fundamental shift towards a more diversified economic model, solidifying the emirate’s position as a sought-after destination for real estate investment.