Sharjah real estate trading value hits $17.8bn in 2025

The value of real estate mortgages reached AED15.5 billion across 6,300 transactions, up 45.1 per cent from 2024

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Sharjah's property market experienced significant growth in 2025, with trading values soaring to AED65.6 billion, a 64.3% increase from the previous year. This surge was fuelled by a rise in transactions, driven by demand for residential properties, stable prices, and attractive rental yields, attracting investors from 129 nationalities.

Key points

  • Sharjah's real estate trading value surged to AED65.6 billion in 2025, a 64.3% increase.
  • Total transactions rose by 26.3% to 132,659, with sales transactions up 38.4%.
  • Investor participation grew, with 129 nationalities active in the market.

Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded a trading value of AED65.6 billion in 2025, marking a 64.3 per cent increase from AED40 billion in 2024.

The total number of transactions reached 132,659, representing a 26.3 per cent rise compared to the previous year.

Sales transactions totalled 33,580, a 38.4 per cent increase over 2024. The growth was driven by demand for residential units for end-use and investment purposes, rental yields, price stability, and the range of projects supported by financing solutions.

Sharjah property market records 132,659 transactions in 2025 amid 26.3 per cent growth

The results reflect the vision of Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the continued support and oversight of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Executive Council.

Their vision emphasises legislative stability and development, establishing foundations for a real estate market that attracts investment.

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

The value of real estate mortgages reached AED15.5 billion across 6,300 transactions, up 45.1 per cent from 2024, reflecting confidence among banks and institutions.

Investors from 129 nationalities participate in Sharjah real estate market in 2025

Participation from investors expanded, with investors from 129 nationalities operating in the market, up from 120 a year earlier. The number of properties traded by investors of nationalities rose to 60,322 from 45,676 in 2024.

UAE nationals accounted for AED33.8 billion of the total transaction value, representing 41,066 properties. GCC nationals, excluding Emiratis, invested AED3.4 billion across 2,055 properties, while Arab nationals invested AED9.8 billion across 8,663 properties. Other nationalities contributed AED18.5 billion across 8,538 properties.

Ownership certificate transactions reached 47,453, a 17.6 per cent increase, while title deed transactions totalled 46,131, marking a 29.7 per cent rise. Initial sales contracts reached 14,472, a 41.2 per cent increase, while valuation transactions increased to 3,696, reflecting a 35.8 per cent rise.

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The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department affirmed that the transformation framework and services have played a role in streamlining procedures, improving transaction efficiency and accuracy, and strengthening transparency.