Sharjah’s property sector delivered a robust performance in May 2025, with total real estate transactions valued at AED 5.5 billion. These figures stem from 8,415 recorded transactions spanning various districts of the emirate. The volume of sales activity covered a cumulative area of 13.2 million square feet—highlighting the resilience and strategic evolution of Sharjah’s real estate industry.
Sharjah’s Real Estate Growth Driven by Strategic Shifts and Investor Confidence
The emirate’s property sector is undergoing a notable transformation, moving beyond traditional growth to enter a phase of innovation, diversity, and long-term sustainability. This shift is marked by a broader spectrum of investor profiles and a growing array of real estate applications. Central to this change is the sector’s increasing maturity, which is supported by a progressive governmental approach to business enhancement and the adoption of flexible, investor-centric legislation. These policy changes are aimed at aligning with evolving market dynamics and provide strong legal backing for both local and international participants.
Simultaneously, Sharjah is experiencing well-planned urban development coupled with ambitious construction initiatives across its territories. These developments have significantly diversified the real estate sector, unlocking new investment potential, bolstered by cutting-edge infrastructure and promising locations that are drawing the attention of both buyers and developers.
Transaction Trends Highlight Market Momentum
May 2025 data underscores a growing pace in the emirate’s property market, recording 8,415 transactions overall. Among these, 1,574 were sales, making up 18.7% of the total—highlighting increased purchasing interest. Additionally, mortgage activity held steady with 381 transactions, representing 4.5% of all activity and amounting to over AED 1.1 billion. This strong financing trend signals a high degree of trust from both investors and banks in the local real estate market.
Initial contract agreements amounted to 1,486, accounting for 17.7% of total transactions. Ownership certificates made up 3,619 transactions, or 43%, while ownership deeds issued during May totalled 1,355, equivalent to 16.1% of all property transactions. These figures reinforce the emirate’s commitment to efficient registration processes and reflect its reputation for regulatory clarity and market integrity.
Sales Activity Spans 134 Districts
Sales transactions occurred across 134 districts throughout Sharjah’s cities and regions, involving a diverse range of property types including residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural land. By category, 877 transactions involved land plots, 395 were for units in tower blocks, and 302 related to built properties on land.
“Al-Metraq” was the highest-traded area in terms of sales transactions.
The city of Sharjah accounted for the lion’s share of property sales during the month, with 1,426 transactions. “Al-Metraq” topped the list for volume, registering 354 sales, followed by the “Muwailih Commercial” area with 258, “Tilal” with 135, and “Rodhat Al Qarat” with 67 deals.
Regarding the areas with the highest overall trading value, “Muwailih Commercial” led the rankings at AED 352.2 million, trailed by “Tilal” at AED 263.2 million, “Al-Sajaa Industrial” with AED 140.9 million, and “Al-Metraq” at AED 114.9 million.
In the Central Region, 97 sales were completed, with “Industrial 1” emerging as the most active with 17 deals. “Al-Blida” recorded the highest value in the region at AED 13.8 million.
Meanwhile, Khor Fakkan recorded 26 transactions in May. The “Al-Harai Industrial” zone accounted for 5 of these, while the “Hay Hayawa 4” area had the highest transaction value at AED 3.6 million.
Finally, Kalba city logged 24 sales transactions, with “Al-Tarif 5” leading by volume at 7 transactions. “Al Soor 1” recorded the highest value, totalling AED 3.5 million.