Sharjah’s real estate transaction recorded an incredible value of $13.2 billion (US$3.6 billion) in the first quarter of 2025. This was inconsistent with a 31.9% increase compared to the 10 billion AEDs of the same period in 2024. Furthermore, there were 24,597 accomplished transactions, up from 23,478—a 4.8 percent increase.
Growth reflects investor confidence
This expansion shows how investors are growing more confident in Sharjah’s secure and welcoming environment, which is bolstered by cutting-edge infrastructure and a wide variety of investment options.
“The qualitative leaps witnessed by Sharjah’s real estate are a fundamental pillar in the comprehensive and balanced economic growth process, which Sharjah is steadily leading, thanks to the wise directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the diligent follow-up of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Executive Council, which have placed Sharjah on the regional and international real estate investment map,” WAM reported, citing Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, director-general of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department.
He added that the Emirate will further improve its position as a regional economic centre through a diversified economy and a strong legislative framework that protects rights and promotes investor trust.
A total of 8,123 sales transactions were recorded in the quarter, an increase of 32.2% compared to 6,146 in the first quarter of 2024. These transactions were distributed to 169 square feet and 169 areas, which amounted to 10.7 billion AEDs.
Sales breakdown by area
In addition, with 1,787 transactions totaling AED 1.9 billion, Muwailih Commercial had the most sales, followed by Al-Belaida (902 transactions, AED 851 million) and Al-Khan (536 transactions, AED 665 million).
Dominance of residential properties
With 78.9 percent of transactions (2,894 deals), residential properties led the sales segment. With 477 sales (13 percent), industrial properties were next, followed by commercial properties (259; 7.1 percent) and agricultural properties (39; 1 percent).
Mortgage transactions overview
Additionally, the department documented 1,417 mortgage transactions through 21 financial institutions totaling AED 2.4 billion. Muwailih Commercial (66 mortgages, AED246.5 million), Al-Hamriyah West (65 mortgages, AED158.6 million), and Al-Sajaa Industrial (60 mortgages, AED148.2 million) had the next-highest number, followed by Um Fanain (113 mortgages, AED170.6 million).
New residential projects registered
In addition, four new residential developments were filed in Al-Tay, Al-Tay West, and Muwailih Commercial.
In the first quarter of 2025, investors from 97 different countries took part in Sharjah’s real estate market. With AED 5.2 billion, or 39.8% of all investments, Emiratis took the lead. Arab citizens contributed AED3 billion (22.3 percent), while GCC citizens invested AED509.8 million (3.9 percent). The market gained AED4.5 billion (34 percent) from foreign investors.
Rise in foreign investment
With 3,951 properties traded by non-UAE nationals, the number of foreign investors increased by 25.3 percent year over year to 3,725. Legislative changes that permit foreign ownership in some Sharjah neighborhoods are to blame for this expansion.
In addition, with 7,198 homes, Emirati investors were the largest group, followed by Jordanian (303), Indian (796), Syrian (502), Egyptian (391), and Iraqi investors.
