Sharjah real estate market hits record $17.9bn in 2025, up 64.3%

The Sharjah real estate market delivered its strongest performance on record in 2025, with total trading value surging to AED65.6 billion ($17.9 billion), a jump of 64.3 per cent compared with AED40 billion ($10.9 billion) the previous year.

The milestone reflects rising investor confidence in the emirate’s stable regulatory framework, expanding project pipeline and growing appeal to both local and international buyers.

According to official figures, the total number of real estate transactions reached 132,659 in 2025, up 26.3 per cent year on year (YoY), confirming accelerating momentum across the sector and a broadening investment base.

Strong growth in sales transactions

Sales activity was a major driver of growth. Sales transactions climbed to 33,580, marking an increase of 38.4 per cent compared with 2024. Demand was fuelled by a combination of end-user purchases and investment activity, supported by attractive rental yields, price stability and a wide range of residential projects offering flexible financing options.

The strong performance reflects Sharjah’s long-term development strategy, guided by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and supported by His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Executive Council.

The leadership’s focus on legislative stability and balanced growth has helped establish a resilient and trusted real estate market capable of attracting sustainable investment.

Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, said the results highlight the maturity of the emirate’s property ecosystem. “The exceptional growth achieved by Sharjah’s real estate sector in 2025 is the result of a clear leadership vision and long-term strategic planning,” he said. “These efforts have established an integrated real estate ecosystem built on legislative stability and balanced development, providing a reliable and sustainable investment environment.”

Confidence from banks and financial institutions was also evident. The total value of real estate mortgages reached AED15.5 billion through 6,300 transactions, representing growth of 45.1 per cent compared with 2024, underlining strong credit appetite and regulatory confidence.

Sharjah’s international appeal continued to strengthen, with investors from 129 nationalities active in the market, up from 120 a year earlier. Properties traded by investors of different nationalities rose to 60,322, compared with 45,676 in 2024. Emiratis accounted for AED33.8 billion of transaction value, while investors from other nationalities contributed AED18.5 billion.

The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department said ongoing digital transformation and smart services have played a key role in streamlining transactions, enhancing transparency and improving the overall customer experience, helping to cement the emirate’s position as a competitive and attractive real estate destination.