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The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department reported that real estate transactions across the emirate reached AED 29.5 billion in the first half of 2026. Department figures show the total includes both sales and mortgage registrations with residential units forming the largest share of activity. Officials tied the performance to sustained demand from local and regional investors seeking opportunities in Sharjah’s developing districts.
According to the department the breakdown lists AED 17.3 billion in sales transactions alongside AED 12.2 billion in mortgage values producing the combined total of AED 29.5 billion. The department’s statement highlighted popular areas including Al Taawun Muwaileh and Al Nahda as key contributors to the volume. Transaction counts exceeded 28,000 during the period the department added.
A statement from the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department noted that the first-half results reflect continued confidence in the emirate’s regulatory framework and infrastructure projects. The department has previously attributed similar growth to streamlined electronic services that facilitate faster deal processing. Supporting context from the UAE Ministry of Economy indicates that real estate remains a central pillar in non-oil economic diversification across the federation.
Data published by Knight Frank in its latest UAE market review places Sharjah as an emerging alternative to Dubai with year-on-year transaction growth outpacing some neighboring markets. The consultancy’s assessment found that affordable pricing and improved connectivity have drawn both end-users and investors to Sharjah properties. Knight Frank figures show the broader UAE real estate sector posted transaction volumes exceeding AED 200 billion in the same period.
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry reported that foreign investor registrations in the real estate sector rose by 18 percent in the first six months of 2026 compared with the prior year. Chamber statistics link the increase to new residency programs and business-friendly policies that have expanded the investor base. Department officials said ongoing collaboration with the chamber has helped promote Sharjah’s property market internationally.
Further details from the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department indicate that mortgage activity gained momentum as banks expanded financing options for both residential and commercial buyers. The department’s data aligns with Central Bank of the UAE reports showing a 9 percent rise in real estate-related lending during the first half. Combined these trends have reinforced liquidity and supported transaction levels across the emirate.
