During the first quarter of 2025, Sharjah experienced 24,597 real estate transactions, marking an increase from 23,478 in the same timeframe last year, which translates to a growth of 4.8 percent.
The cumulative value of real estate deals in the emirate surged by 31.9 percent, reaching Dh13.2 billion from Dh10 billion reported in the first quarter of 2024.
This substantial rise in property market investment can be attributed to the government’s decision to permit full property ownership for foreign nationals in Sharjah.
“The remarkable advancements in Sharjah’s real estate sector serve as a crucial foundation for the ongoing and balanced economic growth that the emirate is achieving,” stated Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, the director-general of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department.
“Sharjah is reinforcing its status as a vibrant economic hub by fostering a diverse economy and creating an appealing investment environment, supported by a robust legal framework that protects rights and boosts investor confidence,” Al-Shamsi added.
He emphasized that the impressive performance of the emirate’s real estate highlights the competitive edge and allure of the market. Recent data has showcased this sector’s capability to attract a diverse array of investors and developers, broadening opportunities for ownership, housing, and investment.
Leading Nationalities
Reports indicated that investors from 97 nationalities participated in the emirate’s property market within the initial quarter of 2025. UAE nationals remained the frontrunners with an investment of Dh5.2 billion, making up 39.8 percent of the total investment.
Investment from Gulf nationals, excluding Emiratis, stood at Dh509.8 million, accounting for 3.9 percent, whereas investments from Arab nationals increased to Dh3 billion, which constitutes 22.3 percent of the total.
Additionally, investments made by UAE citizens reached Dh4.5 billion, representing 34 percent of the overall total.
A total of 3,725 investors from various other nationalities entered the market during the first quarter, reflecting a growth rate of 25.3 percent.
Furthermore, the number of properties exchanged by foreign investors amounted to 3,951, which corresponds to a growth rate of 25.2 percent.