Sharjah real estate records Dh18.5 bn deals in Q1 2026
The real estate market in Sharjah saw 40.7 percent surge in transactions, with value reaching Dh18.5 billion in Q1 2026 from Dh13.2 billion in Q1 2025. Total number of real estate transactions executed during the first quarter of the year reached 29,235, representing an increase of 18.9 percent compared to the previous year, according to data from Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department.
The real estate market in Sharjah saw 40.7 percent surge in transactions, with value reaching Dh18.5 billion in Q1 2026 from Dh13.2 billion in Q1 2025. Total number of real estate transactions executed during the first quarter of the year reached 29,235, representing an increase of 18.9 percent compared to the previous year, according to data from Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department.
Sales transactions accounted for 9,978 of the total volume, marking 22.8 percent growth compared to the same period in 2025. In terms of value, sales contributed Dh14.3 billion in the first quarter, distributed across 172 areas and covering a total area of 53.5 million square feet. This increase was driven by rising demand for residential units for both end-use and investment purposes, higher rental yields, price stability, as well as the diversity of real estate projects and available financing options.
In terms of the highest-ranking areas in number of sales transactions, Al-Belaida ranked first with 1,497 transactions valued at Dh1.1 billion, followed by Muwaileh Commercial with 1,246 transactions valued at Dh1.7 billion and Al Khan with 711 transactions.
Residential properties accounted for the largest share with of sales transactions with 7,781 transactions, representing 78 percent. Industrial properties followed with 1,239 transactions (12.4 percent), commercial properties with 639 transactions (6.4 percent), and agricultural properties with 319 transactions (3.2 percent).
Ownership certificate transactions reached 11,354, while title deed transactions were 10,557. Initial sales contracts recorded 5,386 contracts, and mortgage transactions reached 1,045, with a total value of Dh4.1 billion. Valuation transactions were 879, reflecting the continued sustainable growth of Sharjah’s real estate sector.
Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, affirmed that the emirate’s real estate sector continues its accelerated growth despite current conditions, supported by investor confidence and a adaptive legislative environment. This reflects the success of strategic plans and enhances the market’s attractiveness for long-term investments.
He added that digital transformation and smart services have contributed to accelerating procedures and improving transaction efficiency, which has positively impacted customer experience and strengthened Sharjah’s position as one of the leading real estate markets in the UAE and the region.
During the first quarter of 2026, seven new real estate projects were registered in Sharjah. These projects varied across residential, industrial, and commercial sectors, reflecting the emirate’s commitment to developing an integrated urban environment that meets the needs of residents and investors while supporting sustainable market growth.
A total of 47 projects in Sharjah have been approved for ownership by non-UAE nationals and GCC nationals since the issuance of Executive Council Resolution No. (30) of 2022 regarding property ownership in the emirate. Among these, three projects received approval during the first quarter of 2026.
Sharjah witnessed a notable increase in the diversity of nationalities investing in its real estate sector during the first quarter of 2026, reaching 113 nationalities, compared to 97 nationalities in 2025.
The number of properties traded by investors of various nationalities reached 15,926, compared to 11,852 properties during the same period last year, reflecting a broader investor segment and reinforcing the emirate’s real estate market appeal.
UAE nationals accounted for approximately Dh9 billion of the total trading value, represented by 10,099 properties. GCC nationals invested Dh800 million across 502 properties, while Arab nationals invested Dh3.4 billion through 2,692 properties. Investors from other nationalities accounted for Dh5.3 billion across 2,633 properties.
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