Sharjah real estate hits AED7 billion as July transactions surge

Sharjah real estate transactions reached AED7 billion in July 2026, jumping 61.8 per cent from June as sales activity strengthened.

SHARJAH: Sharjah real estate recorded transactions worth AED7 billion in July 2026, marking a sharp 61.8 per cent increase from AED4.4 billion in June. The emirate registered 9,376 transactions during the month, up 25.3 per cent, highlighting stronger property activity and sustained investor interest.

The total area traded through sales transactions reached approximately 27.2 million square feet. According to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, continued infrastructure development, major property projects and a supportive legislative environment are helping attract both regional and international investors.

Ownership certificate transactions accounted for the largest share of activity, with 4,049 transactions, followed by 3,356 ownership deed transactions. The market also recorded 466 mortgage transactions valued at AED1 billion, alongside 1,185 initial sales contracts and 320 valuation transactions.

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Property activity extended across 129 areas of the emirate. Land sales totalled 1,347 transactions, including 895 residential plots, 381 industrial plots and 71 commercial plots. Another 894 transactions involved subdivided units, including 842 apartments, while 643 transactions were completed for developed properties.

The strongest individual sale during July involved land in Industrial 4 valued at AED850 million. The month’s largest mortgage transaction was recorded in Al Layyeh at AED120 million.

Overall, 2,884 sales transactions were completed across Sharjah. Sharjah City accounted for 2,091 sales, with Muwaileh Commercial leading by volume at 442 transactions. Al Sajaa Industrial followed with 244, Hay Hoshi recorded 203 and Al Khan registered 168 transactions.

By value, Al Sajaa Industrial topped Sharjah City with AED715.4 million in transactions, followed by Muwaileh Commercial at AED516.3 million, Al Menhaz at AED449.5 million and Al Qulai’aah at AED365.7 million.

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The Central Region registered 527 sales transactions, with Al Belaida accounting for 192. Industrial 4 posted the region’s highest trading value at AED908.8 million.

Activity also remained visible in the Eastern Region. Khor Fakkan recorded 206 transactions, including 159 in Al Mudeifi, where trading value reached AED218.2 million. Kalba recorded 58 transactions, while Dibba Al Hisn registered two.

The July figures underline the broad geographical reach of Sharjah real estate activity, with residential, commercial and industrial properties contributing to the emirate’s monthly performance.

Impact to expect

The continued rise in Sharjah real estate activity could strengthen investor confidence, support new development launches and increase demand across established and emerging communities. Sustained transaction growth may also encourage further infrastructure investment and expand the emirate’s appeal to regional property buyers.