Sharjah industrial real estate transactions surge 88.7% to $2.52bn in 2025

The Sharjah industrial real estate market delivered record-breaking growth in 2025, with transaction values almost doubling year-on-year as investor confidence strengthened and new development models gained traction across the emirate.

According to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, the value of industrial real estate transactions rose from approximately AED4.9bn ($1.33bn) in 2024 to more than AED9.24bn ($2.52bn) in 2025 — an increase of 88.7 per cent.

The figures were announced during a panel discussion titled The Future of Industrial Real Estate, organised by the department as part of the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition (ACRES 2026). The session was moderated by Dr. Abdul Salam Al Hammadi and attended by senior officials and industry experts.

Sharjah industrial real estate

Obaid Al Mazloum, Director of the Real Estate Projects Regulation Department at Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, confirmed that the growth reflects more than an increase in transaction volumes.

He explained that the number of traded industrial properties reached 4,416 in 2025, while Sharjah is now home to approximately 14 industrial real estate development projects, ranging from industrial land plots to integrated complexes and multi-use warehouses.

Al Mazloum said flexible legislation and balanced regulation have played a direct role in supporting the sector by creating a stable investment environment for both local and international investors.

He added that regulatory clarity has also helped ensure the optimal use of industrial land, supporting higher transaction volumes and rising market values.

He further noted that sustainability and innovation have become central pillars of industrial zone development in Sharjah, with smart solutions increasingly adopted for energy and infrastructure management.

The use of modern technologies, he said, is helping reduce operating costs while increasing the long-term value of industrial real estate assets, in line with sustainable development objectives and the emirate’s long-term vision.

Sharjah hosts 40% of UAE industrial establishments

The panel also featured Eng. Abdul Rahman Al Suwaidi, Director of the Planning Studies Department at the Sharjah Department of Town Planning and Survey, who addressed industrial infrastructure expansion, land allocation criteria, and the integration of urban planning with industrial and logistics growth.

He emphasised that Sharjah hosts approximately 40 per cent of the UAE’s total industrial establishments, supported by comprehensive infrastructure and a strategic logistical location.

Jamal Bouzanjal, Director of Corporate Communications at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, highlighted the Chamber’s role in supporting the industrial sector and attracting investment.

He noted that the emirate is home to more than 2,800 factories across 21 industrial zones, exporting products to more than 120 countries worldwide.

The panel concluded by stressing that industrial real estate and logistics spaces are key drivers of economic growth. Participants said continued sector development will support Sharjah Vision 2030 by promoting economic diversification, strengthening supply chains, attracting high-quality investments, and reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading regional hub for industry and logistics.