Sharjah real estate hits Dh18.5 billion in Q1 with 113 nationalities investing

Dubai: Sharjah’s real estate market recorded transactions worth Dh18.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 40.7% from a year earlier, with investors from 113 nationalities active across the emirate.

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The data, released by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, points to sustained demand across residential and investment segments, supported by stable pricing, higher rental yields and broader access to financing.

Total transactions reached 29,235 during the quarter, an increase of 18.9% compared to the same period last year, reflecting continued activity across ownership, sales and mortgage deals.

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Sales drive market activity

Sales transactions stood out, rising 22.8% year on year to 9,978 deals. The total value of these transactions reached Dh14.3 billion, spread across 172 areas and covering more than 53.5 million square feet.

Residential properties led activity, accounting for 78% of total sales with 7,781 transactions. Industrial, commercial and agricultural assets made up the rest, pointing to a market that remains anchored in housing demand while retaining diversification across sectors.

Al-Belaida recorded the highest number of sales transactions at 1,497, followed by Muwaileh Commercial with 1,246 deals and Al Khan with 711 transactions, indicating continued activity across established and emerging districts.

Broader investor base

Investor diversity continued to expand, with buyers from 113 nationalities participating in the market, up from 97 a year earlier. A total of 15,926 properties were traded by investors of different nationalities during the quarter, compared to 11,852 in the same period last year.

UAE nationals accounted for the largest share of investment at around Dh9 billion across 10,099 properties. Arab investors followed with Dh3.4 billion, while investors from other nationalities contributed Dh5.3 billion. GCC nationals accounted for Dh0.8 billion.

The figures point to growing international interest alongside strong domestic participation, supporting overall market depth.

“The emirate’s real estate sector continues its accelerated growth despite current conditions, supported by investor confidence and a adaptive legislative environment," said Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. "This reflects the success of strategic plans and enhances the market’s attractiveness for long-term investments.”

He added, “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.”

Seven new real estate projects were registered during the quarter across residential, industrial and commercial segments, while three additional projects were approved for ownership by non-UAE and GCC nationals, bringing the total number of such projects to 47.

Mortgage activity also remained steady, with 1,045 transactions recorded at a total value of Dh4.1 billion, alongside continued activity in title deeds, ownership certificates and initial sales contracts.