Sharjah’s real estate sector kicked off 2025 on a strong note, with the total value of property transactions reaching AED13.2 billion in the first quarter—a 31.9% increase from AED10 billion during the same period in 2024. The number of completed transactions also grew, rising 4.8% to 24,597, compared to 23,478 last year.
This upward trend underscores growing investor confidence in the emirate, supported by modern infrastructure, legislative reforms, and a wide array of investment opportunities.
Leadership Driving Economic Vision
Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director-General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, attributed the growth to the emirate’s stable leadership and its commitment to sustainable economic development.
“The qualitative leaps witnessed by Sharjah’s real estate are a fundamental pillar in the comprehensive and balanced economic growth process,” Al-Shamsi said. He credited the progress to the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi and the active oversight of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, which have positioned Sharjah as a key regional and global investment destination.
Sales Surge Across Multiple Areas
Sales activity saw a substantial jump, with 8,123 sales transactions recorded in Q1—up 32.2% from 6,146 during the same quarter last year. These transactions covered 169 areas across the emirate, amounting to AED10.7 billion and encompassing 46 million square feet of land.
Muwailih Commercial emerged as the most active area, with 1,787 sales worth AED1.9 billion. Other high-performing areas included Al-Belaida (902 transactions, AED851 million) and Al-Khan (536 transactions, AED665 million).
Residential Sector Leads the Market
Residential properties dominated sales, accounting for 78.9% of transactions (2,894 deals). Industrial properties followed with 477 transactions (13%), commercial with 259 (7.1%), and agricultural with 39 (1%).
Strong Mortgage Activity
Mortgage transactions also reflected confidence in the market, with 1,417 mortgages valued at AED2.4 billion processed through 21 financial institutions. Key areas included Um Fanain (113 mortgages, AED170.6 million), Muwailih Commercial (66 mortgages, AED246.5 million), and Al-Hamriyah West (65 mortgages, AED158.6 million).
New Developments and Foreign Investor Surge
Four new residential projects were registered during the quarter in Muwailih Commercial, Al-Tay, and Al-Tay West, adding to the emirate’s expanding urban landscape.
Foreign investor activity saw a notable rise, thanks in part to legal reforms that permit property ownership by non-UAE nationals in designated areas. Investors from 97 nationalities participated in Q1 2025, with foreign investment totaling AED4.5 billion—34% of all real estate investment. The number of foreign investors grew by 25.3% year-on-year, with 3,951 properties traded by non-UAE nationals, up 25.2%.
Who’s Investing in Sharjah?
Emiratis remained the largest investor group, contributing AED5.2 billion (39.8% of total investments) and acquiring 7,198 properties. Other major investor nationalities included Indians (796 properties), Syrians (502), Egyptians (391), Iraqis (318), and Jordanians (303).
Outlook for 2025
With Sharjah continuing to enhance its regulatory framework and urban development, the real estate market appears poised for sustained growth through the rest of 2025. The emirate’s blend of economic stability, investor incentives, and strategic vision is proving attractive to both regional and international stakeholders.
