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Sharjah’s real estate market recorded AED 46.8 billion in transactions during the first nine months of 2026, marking 14% year-on-year growth. Official figures highlight rising trading activity, strong residential demand, and the registration of 22 new real estate projects across the emirate.
Key Highlights
- Total transaction value: Sharjah’s real estate market reached AED 46.8 billion from January to September 2026, up 14% year-on-year
- Trading volume: Cash trading volume increased by 5.6% compared with the same period in 2025
- Transaction activity: The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department recorded 91,560 transactions, compared with 80,320 a year earlier
- Title deeds: Title deed transactions rose 11.2% to 34,420, while initial sales contracts reached 11,258
- Sales transactions: A total of 24,749 sales transactions were recorded, representing 2.1% annual growth and AED 35 billion in trading value
- Mortgage activity: Mortgage transactions reached 3,839, with a combined value of approximately AED 10.2 billion across 31 financing entities
- Leading areas: Muwaileh Commercial recorded 3,440 transactions worth AED 3.9 billion. Al Bataeh followed with 2,728 transactions valued at AED 1.8 billion, while Al Khan registered 1,581 transactions worth around AED 2 billion
- Residential demand: Residential properties accounted for 19,910 sales, representing 80.5% of total sales. Industrial properties contributed 14.2%, followed by commercial properties at 5.2%
- New developments: Sharjah registered 22 new projects across residential, industrial and commercial sectors, supporting the emirate’s expanding property landscape
- Market development: The department highlighted project diversity, broader ownership opportunities, digital services and streamlined registration procedures as key factors supporting investor interest
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