Sharjah Real Estate Transactions Reach AED 46.8 Billion in First Nine Months of 2026
Sharjah's property market records 91,560 transactions from January to September, while title deed registrations rise to 34,420, reflecting continued activity across residential, industrial and commercial sectors.
Sharjah's real estate market continued to expand during the first nine months of 2026, with the total value of monetary transactions reaching AED 46.8 billion. The figure represents a 5.6% increase compared with AED 44.3 billion recorded during the corresponding period last year, according to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department.
The emirate registered 91,560 real estate transactions between January and September 2026, up 14% from 80,320 transactions during the same period in 2025. The latest figures highlight sustained activity across different property segments and continued interest in Sharjah's real estate market.
Title Deed Transactions Increase by 11.2%
Title deed transactions reached 34,420 during the nine-month period, marking an 11.2% annual increase. The department also recorded 11,258 preliminary sales contracts, reflecting activity across property sales and registration services.
Mortgage transactions totalled 3,839, with a combined value of approximately AED 10.2 billion. These transactions involved 31 financing entities, indicating continued participation by financial institutions in the emirate's property market.
The increase across several transaction categories points to ongoing activity among buyers, sellers, property owners and investors.
Muwaileh Commercial Leads Property Sales
Sharjah recorded 24,749 sales transactions during the first nine months of 2026, representing a 2.1% increase compared with the same period last year. The total trading value of these sales reached AED 35 billion, covering approximately 138 million square feet across 216 areas.
Muwaileh Commercial ranked first by sales transaction volume, recording 3,440 transactions valued at AED 3.9 billion.
Other active locations included:
Al Buleida: 2,728 transactions worth AED 1.8 billion.
Al Khan: 1,581 transactions valued at approximately AED 2 billion.
Muzeiri'a: 1,115 transactions.
Al Sajaa Industrial: 991 transactions.
The figures demonstrate the distribution of property market activity across residential communities, established urban locations and industrial areas in Sharjah.
Residential Properties Account for 80.5% of Sales
Residential properties represented the largest share of reported sales activity during the nine-month period, with 19,910 units accounting for 80.5% of the total.
Industrial properties ranked second, recording 3,524 units or 14.2% of the total. Commercial properties accounted for 1,295 units, equivalent to 5.2%, while agricultural properties represented 20 units, or 0.1%.
The figures underline the dominant role of residential real estate in Sharjah's property market, alongside demand across industrial and commercial segments.
Sharjah Registers 22 New Real Estate Projects
The emirate registered 22 new real estate projects during the first nine months of 2026. The projects cover residential, industrial and commercial developments.
New project registrations contribute to the expansion of Sharjah's property development pipeline and reflect ongoing activity across multiple real estate sectors. The emirate's development strategy also focuses on providing a range of property options for residents and investors while supporting long-term urban growth.
Sharjah Strengthens Its Position as a Property Investment Destination
Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, attributed the market's performance to the emirate's leadership, regulatory framework and range of investment opportunities.
He highlighted the importance of continued development, effective oversight and a flexible legislative environment in supporting investor confidence and the growth of Sharjah's real estate sector.
With transaction values rising to AED 46.8 billion and total transaction numbers increasing by 14% year-on-year, the first nine months of 2026 indicate continued momentum in Sharjah's property market.
Future market performance will depend on buyer demand, new development activity, financing conditions and the continued expansion of residential and commercial opportunities across the emirate.
Source: Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, as reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), 13 October 2026.
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