Sharjah’s industrial real estate sector recorded strong growth in 2025, with transaction values almost doubling compared to the previous year, according to data released by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department.
The update was shared during a panel discussion held at the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition (ACRES 2026), highlighting rising investor interest and expanding industrial activity across the emirate.
Transaction values surge
The department reported that industrial real estate transactions rose from about Dhs4.9 billion in 2024 to more than Dhs9.24 billion in 2025, marking an increase of 88.7 percent. Officials attributed the growth to improved investor confidence and a stable regulatory environment supporting industrial development.
The number of traded industrial properties reached 4,416 in 2025. Sharjah currently hosts around 14 industrial real estate development projects, including industrial land, integrated complexes and multi-use warehouse facilities.
Regulatory framework impact
Obaid Al Mazloum, Director of the Real Estate Projects Regulation Department at the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, said the growth reflects not only higher transaction volumes but also an improvement in the scale and quality of industrial projects.
He noted that flexible legislation and balanced regulation have supported market stability, encouraged local and international investment, and helped ensure efficient use of industrial land, contributing to higher transaction values.
Focus on sustainability
Al Mazloum added that sustainability and innovation are becoming central to the development of industrial zones in Sharjah. Smart energy solutions, modern infrastructure management and advanced technologies are increasingly being adopted to reduce operating costs and enhance long-term asset value, in line with the emirate’s development goals.
Industrial infrastructure growth
The panel also included Eng Abdul Rahman Al Suwaidi, Director of the Planning Studies Department at the Sharjah Department of Town Planning and Survey, who discussed industrial land allocation and infrastructure expansion. He said Sharjah accounts for about 40 percent of the UAE’s total industrial establishments, supported by strong infrastructure and a strategic logistics location.
Jamal Bouzanjal, Director of Corporate Communications at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, highlighted the chamber’s role in supporting industrial growth. He said the emirate is home to more than 2,800 factories across 21 industrial zones, exporting to over 120 countries.
Vision 2030 goals
The discussion concluded with an emphasis on the role of industrial real estate in supporting economic diversification, strengthening supply chains and attracting quality investment, in line with Sharjah Vision 2030 and the emirate’s ambition to remain a regional hub for industry and logistics.
