Sharjah’s real estate market registered a record-breaking Dh44.3 billion in property deals in the first nine months of 2025, marking a 58.3% surge compared to the same period last year. This growth, detailed by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, signals a structural shift in the emirate’s property landscape, driven by strong demand in master-planned communities like Muwaileh, Al Zahia, Aljada, and Masaar.
The total number of transactions climbed by 16.3% year-on-year to 80,320, reflecting broad-based confidence across residential, commercial, and industrial assets. The performance already surpasses the total transaction value for the full year of 2024.
This boom is attracting a diverse pool of buyers, with investors from 121 nationalities participating in the market. Emiratis led the investments with Dh21.1 billion across 28,561 deals, while foreign investors contributed Dh13.1 billion. Arab and GCC nationals invested Dh7.5 billion and Dh2.6 billion, respectively.
Pulkit Mehta, Senior Portfolio Manager at Banke International Properties, noted a change in market perception. “Sharjah gives you far more per square foot than Dubai, without compromising on connectivity or community,” he stated. “Aljada, now considered Sharjah’s ‘city within a city’, has flipped the old narrative on its head. It is no longer the budget alternative; it is an aspirational address.”
The trend is particularly noticeable among families working in Dubai who are choosing Sharjah for its affordability, space, and family-friendly environment, including its four-day school week. This migration has intensified demand in key residential hubs.
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While rental demand remains high in established areas like Al Khan and Al Nahda, new master-planned districts are reshaping the emirate’s demographics. These communities offer integrated lifestyles that attract long-term residents and investors. The UAE real estate market is set for stable growth, and Sharjah’s performance highlights its increasing contribution.
Analysts observe that Sharjah provides a unique value proposition. With an average gross residential yield of around 4.95%, it offers a blend of stable returns and affordability. Mehta projects rental growth between 8% and 12% in 2026, driven by end-user demand rather than speculation.
The market’s strength is underpinned by Sharjah’s robust economy, which was driven by real estate growth and is projected to expand by up to 7.5% in 2025. Supportive government measures, such as the recent 50% fee relief for expired leases, further bolster market confidence.
“Sharjah’s surge is a structural shift,” Mehta concluded. “As freehold zones expand and infrastructure strengthens, we are seeing the emirate graduate from a ‘value play’ into a ‘growth play’.”
