Key Highlights:

• Sharjah’s Central and Eastern Regions achieved AED 1.6 billion in real estate transactions, marking a remarkable 143% increase in H1 2025.
• Over 12,346 property transactions were registered across 22 million square feet of total sales area during the six-month period.
• The Central Region dominated with AED 1.1 billion in transactions, while Khorfakkan secured second place with AED 294.8 million.
• The robust performance included AED 178 million in mortgage transactions and 581 initial sales contracts worth AED 732 million.

The UAE’s real estate market continues to demonstrate exceptional resilience and growth potential, with Sharjah emerging as a standout performer in the first half of 2025. 

The transactions surge of 143% to $436 million in first half of 2025 tells a different story

Continue reading this article to learn more. 

Record-Breaking Performance in Central and Eastern Regions

Real estate transactions in Sharjah’s Central and Eastern Regions achieved an impressive milestone, reaching AED 1.6 billion during the first half of 2025. This represents a remarkable 143% increase compared to the same period in 2024, highlighting the growing investor confidence in Sharjah’s property market.

The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department registered 12,346 transactions through its branches, covering an extensive 22 million square feet in total sales area. This substantial volume indicates not only the scale of investment activity but also the diverse range of opportunities available across the emirate.

Key Drivers Behind the Growth

According to Omar Al-Mansouri, Director of the Branches Department at Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, several integrated factors are driving this exceptional performance:

• Infrastructure Development: Ongoing vital infrastructure projects continue to enhance the region’s appeal
• Strategic Urban Planning: Well-planned urban expansion creates sustainable growth opportunities
• Government Incentives: Investment incentives launched by the Sharjah Government actively promote property ownership across the emirate
• Quality of Life Improvements: Continued improvements in living standards and smart services implementation
• Peaceful Environment: The tranquil settings offered by these cities attract both residents and investors

Regional Performance Breakdown

1. Central Region Takes the Lead

The Central Region dominated the market with AED 1.1 billion in transactions, representing 4.2% of Sharjah’s total real estate trading value during the first half of 2025. This region alone recorded real estate transactions exceeding AED 1 billion, indicating a significant shift in investment trends toward these high-potential areas.

Sales transactions in the Central Region totaled 493 deals across 39 areas, with a combined value of AED 477.9 million. Notably, 44.4% of these transactions were concentrated in Industrial Area 1 and Al-Blida, accounting for 219 transactions.

2. Eastern Regions Show Strong Performance

Khorfakkan secured the second position with AED 294.8 million in transactions, representing 1.1% of the emirate’s total trading value. 

The area registered 126 sales transactions across 24 areas, with a total value of AED 107.8 million. The Al-Harai Industrial and Al-Harai Commercial areas were particularly active, accounting for 35 transactions (27.8% of the total).

Kalba contributed AED 117.9 million (0.4% of total trading value) through 100 transactions across 26 areas, totaling AED 62.3 million in sales value. The Al-Tarif 5 area was notably active, with 30 transactions representing 30% of Kalba’s total transactions.

Dibba Al-Hisn completed the regional performance with AED 11 million (0.1% of total trading value), recording seven sales transactions valued at AED 6.6 million.

Market Diversification and Financial Activity

The real estate market’s sophistication is further demonstrated through diverse transaction types:

1. Mortgage Market Activity

The total value of mortgage transactions reached AED 178 million during the first half of 2025, processed through 215 transactions. The distribution included:

• 76 mortgage deals in Kalba
• 68 in Khorfakkan
• 65 in the Central Region
• 6 in Dibba Al-Hisn
• Initial Sales Contracts

Initial sales contracts totaled 581 across the Central and Eastern Regions, with a combined value of AED 732 million. The Central Region branch concluded 520 contracts, while Khorfakkan registered 61 contracts.

Strategic Implications for Business Formation

• Economic Stability: The 143% growth in real estate transactions demonstrates strong economic fundamentals that support business development and expansion.
• Infrastructure Investment: Ongoing infrastructure projects create favorable conditions for businesses across various sectors, from logistics to manufacturing and services.
• Government Support: The investment incentives and supportive policies indicate a business-friendly environment that aligns with the UAE’s broader economic diversification goals.
• Market Accessibility: With transactions spanning multiple regions and price points, the market offers opportunities for businesses of various scales and investment capacities.

Looking Forward

The exceptional performance of Sharjah’s real estate market in the first half of 2025 reflects the emirate’s growing prominence within the UAE’s economic landscape. The total transaction value of AED 1.6 billion represents 5.8% of Sharjah’s overall real estate trading value, indicating substantial room for continued growth.

For businesses planning to establish operations in the UAE, these market dynamics underscore Sharjah’s potential as a strategic location that combines growth opportunities with government support and infrastructure development. 

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