The real estate sector in the Emirate of Sharjah recorded strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, with higher trading value and increased transactions despite regional challenges.
Total real estate trading value reached 18.5 billion dirhams, up from 13.2 billion dirhams in the same period last year, reflecting a 40.7 percent rise. The increase highlights continued investor confidence in the emirate’s property market.
According to data from the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, total real estate transactions reached 29,235, marking an 18.9 percent increase compared to the previous year.
Market performance
Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director-General of the department, said the sector continues its growth despite current conditions, supported by investor confidence and an evolving regulatory environment. He also noted that digital transformation and smart services have helped speed up procedures and improve transaction efficiency.
New projects
Seven new real estate projects were registered during the quarter across residential, industrial, and commercial sectors. The emirate also continued approvals for property ownership by non-UAE and GCC nationals under Executive Council Resolution No. (30) of 2022, with three projects approved during the period.
The number of nationalities investing in Sharjah’s real estate market rose to 113, compared to 97 in the same period last year. A total of 15,926 properties were traded by investors of different nationalities.
UAE nationals accounted for around 9 billion dirhams in transactions across 10,099 properties. GCC nationals invested 0.8 billion dirhams across 502 properties, while Arab nationals invested 3.4 billion dirhams through 2,692 properties. Investors from other nationalities contributed 5.3 billion dirhams across 2,633 properties.
