Sharjah’s real estate market continued its strong growth in 2026, with property transactions reaching Dh46.8 billion during the first nine months of the year. According to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, the total value of transactions increased by 14% compared with the same period in 2025, highlighting the emirate’s growing appeal among investors, homebuyers, and property developers.

Between January and September 2026, Sharjah recorded 91,560 real estate transactions, compared with 80,320 transactions during the corresponding period last year. The trading volume also increased by 5.6%, reflecting continued activity across the emirate’s property market.

Residential properties remained the main driver of Sharjah’s real estate sector, accounting for 19,910 sales, or approximately 80.5% of all registered sales transactions. Industrial properties represented 14.2% of sales, while commercial properties accounted for 5.2%. Agricultural properties made up the remaining share.

The department registered 24,749 sales transactions with a combined value of Dh35 billion. These transactions covered 216 areas across Sharjah, with a total traded area of approximately 138 million square feet. The figures demonstrate the breadth of activity across residential communities, commercial districts, and industrial locations.

Muwaileh Commercial emerged as Sharjah’s leading area for real estate transactions, recording 3,440 transactions worth Dh3.9 billion. Al Bataeh followed with 2,728 transactions valued at Dh1.8 billion, while Al Khan recorded 1,581 transactions worth approximately Dh2 billion.

Other active locations included Mazerah, with 1,115 transactions, and Al-Saja’a Industrial, which recorded 991 transactions. The performance of these areas highlights the diversity of demand across Sharjah, from residential communities to industrial and commercial districts.

Sharjah’s property market also recorded growth in ownership and financing activity. Title deed transactions increased by 11.2% to 34,420, while initial sales contracts reached 11,258 during the nine-month period.

Mortgage transactions totalled 3,839, with a combined value of approximately Dh10.2 billion across 31 financing entities. Meanwhile, cash trading volume increased by 5.6% year-on-year, indicating continued participation from buyers using different financing methods.

Sharjah registered 22 new real estate projects during the first nine months of 2026, covering residential, industrial, and commercial developments. These projects reflect the emirate’s continued efforts to expand its urban environment and provide more opportunities for residents and investors.

According to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, market growth has been supported by a diverse range of projects, broader ownership opportunities, and a flexible regulatory framework. The department also plans to continue improving digital services and registration procedures to make property transactions more efficient.

The latest figures underline Sharjah’s growing position as an important real estate destination in the UAE. Rising transaction values, strong residential sales, increased mortgage activity, and the registration of new developments all point to continued market engagement.

For property buyers and investors, the performance offers insight into the areas attracting demand and the range of opportunities available across the emirate. As new projects enter the market and registration services continue to improve, Sharjah’s property sector will remain an important market to watch during the final months of 2026.