Staff Report
Dubai, UAE
Sharjah real estate sector achieved remarkable growth in the first half of 2025, recording Dh27 billion worth of transactions – a solid 48.1 percent year-on-year increase from Dh18.2 billion in H1 2024. Transaction volume reached 48,059, exhibiting a growth of 3.3 percent compared to 46,524 transactions during the same period last year, Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD) announced.
The growth was underpinned by project launches, steady supply, and the spill-over of real estate demand from neighbouring emirates, especially Dubai. Sharjah’s excellent connectivity with other cities, lower market prices, and family-friendly living are drawing both investors and families. The market is flourishing on the backs of mega developers like Arada, Alef, and Ajmal Makan, who are building elevated housing and premium communities attuned to the tastes of buyers of all kinds.
Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, said, “The market indicators point to strong and noticeable growth in various aspects, as Sharjah’s real estate sector achieved record-breaking transactions worth Dh27 billion, representing a major leap compared to the same period last year. This significant increase is a direct translation of the firm confidence in the emirate’s real estate sector, both locally and internationally.”
Sales transactions accounted for 67.3 percent of the half-yearly total, reaching 15,686 with a value of Dh21.2 billion. These were carried out across 214 areas and covering a total area of 90 million square feet, Al Shamsi said. Residential properties accounted for the highest share with 11,459 transactions, representing 74.6 percent of the total.
Additionally, 2,582 mortgage transactions valued at Dh5.7 million were recorded in H1 2025. With 194 transactions valued at Dh339.2 million, Tilal was the top-performing area. It was followed by Muwailih Commercial with 167 transactions valued at Dh707.3 million and Um Fanain with 146 transactions worth Dh222.6 million.
Overall, Muwailih Commercial ranked the highest in transaction volume, recording 2,898 transactions valued at Dh3.5 billion. Al-Belaida and Al-Metraq followed with 1,593 and 1,387 transactions, respectively.
Sharjah registered eight new real estate projects during the first half: four residential complexes in Muwailih Commercial, Al-Tay, and Al Tay West; two industrial towers in Al-Saja’a Industrial; and two mixed-use towers in Al-Belaida and Al-Waha.
Citizens of 109 countries traded and invested in Sharjah in the first six months of 2025. UAE nationals dominated the market, investing Dh12.2 billion in 14,307 properties. They represented 45.2 percent of the total. Arab nationals invested Dh5.4 billion across 4,057 properties, accounting for 20.1 percent of the total. About Dh8.1 billion was contributed by other nationalities across 3,878 properties, representing a record 30.1 percent of the total investment value.
SRERD also revealed Y-o-Y increase of 39.4 percent in the count of foreign nationals that touched 6,662, highlighting ownership interest among other nationalities. They traded 7,448 properties – a 40.6 percent growth from the same period last year. The high demand is attributed to several factors, notably the robust infrastructure, diverse real estate offerings, and the decision to allow non-Gulf and foreign nationals to own property in Sharjah.
Sharjah’s Central and Eastern Regions also bolstered the emirate’s overall performance with a meteoric growth of 143 percent Y-o-Y, achieving Dh1.6 billion from 12,346 transactions. The Central Region and Eastern areas – Khor Fakkan, Kalba, and Dibba Al-Hisn – made up 5.8 percent of Sharjah’s total real estate trading value. Around Dh1.1 billion was recorded in the Central Region, while Khor Fakkan, Kalba, and Dibba Al-Hisn fetched Dh294.8 million, Dh117.9 million, and Dh11 million, respectively.
The regions’ historic half-yearly achievement underscores Sharjah’s efforts to expand its investment map and develop these areas into high-potential real estate zones. Blending natural beauty, rich heritage, and architecturally exquisite developments, these areas are attracting homebuyers looking for serene urban settlements.
Sharjah’s overall real estate growth indicates that capital inflow is being catalysed as a result of saturated markets in the neighbouring emirates. Moreover, Sharjah adopts a more family-friendly approach while building communities by incorporating facilities like schools, entertainment, and retail – thereby promoting an influx of families to own homes and reside in this part of the UAE. Strategic expansion and liberal ownership policies are set to boost the economy as the real estate sector transforms into a key economic driver. Offering seamless access to cities and their landmarks, whether it is the coastal beauty of Ras Al Khaimah or Dubai’s awe-inspiring skyline, Sharjah poses to be a suitable destination to invest and live.
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