Sharjah:The real estate sector in Sharjah recorded a strong performance from the beginning of 2026 to the end of September, with the total monetary transaction volume reaching AED 46.8 billion, marking a growth rate of 5.6% compared to AED 44.3 billion during the same period in 2025.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department reported that the total number of transactions conducted in the first nine months of this year was 91,560, representing a 14% increase over the 80,320 transactions recorded in the same period of the previous year. Title deed transactions rose to 34,420, an increase of 11.2%, while preliminary sales contracts totaled 11,258. Mortgage transactions amounted to 3,839, valued at approximately AED 10.2 billion across 31 financing entities, indicating sustained demand for the Department's services.
Throughout the nine-month period, Sharjah witnessed robust sales transaction activity, with 24,749 transactions marking a 2.1% increase from the previous year. These sales transactions covered 216 areas, with a total traded area of 138 million square feet and a trading volume of AED 35 billion. Muwaileh Commercial led in terms of transaction number and value, with 3,440 transactions totaling AED 3.9 billion, followed by Al Buleida, Al Khan, Muzeiri'a, and Al Sajaa Industrial.
Residential properties dominated the market with 19,910 units sold, accounting for 80.5% of total transactions. Industrial properties followed with 3,524 units (14.2%), commercial properties with 1,295 units (5.2%), and agricultural properties with 20 units (0.1%).
In addition to these activities, Sharjah registered 22 new real estate projects covering residential, industrial, and commercial sectors, reflecting the emirate's commitment to an integrated urban environment meeting the needs of residents and investors, and supporting the sustainable development of the real estate market.
Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, attributed the strong performance and growth to the directives and vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the oversight of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. Al Shamsi emphasized the resilience and investment attractiveness of Sharjah's real estate market, supported by diverse projects, ownership opportunities, and a flexible legislative environment.