Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition 2026 To Open On January 21 With Reduced Property Transaction Fees

The Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition 'ACRES' is set to take place from January 21 to 24, 2026. The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) has decided to lower property transaction fees during the event. This move aims to bolster Sharjah's reputation as a global hub for sustainable real estate investment.

H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, approved the fee reductions. These include a 0.5% discount on selling fees for developers, a 1% reduction for UAE and GCC nationals on purchasing fees, and a 2% discount for other nationalities under freehold ownership.

The SEC's decision is expected to enhance the exhibition’s impact by encouraging developers to launch high-value projects and attract investors from various nationalities. Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director-General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD), praised this initiative as a proactive step to support the real estate sector.

Al Shamsi stated that reduced fees would stimulate transactions, boost sales volumes, and strengthen investor confidence in Sharjah’s growing property market. "We are confident that this initiative will have a positive impact on the outcomes of ACRES 2026," he added.

Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) with SRERD and Leader Events Management, ACRES 2026 will be held at Expo Centre Sharjah. It will feature participation from top-tier property developers, investors, tourism companies, banks, financial institutions, mortgage providers, and brokers.

The exhibition spans an area of 10,000 square meters and is expected to draw significant interest from global stakeholders seeking property and investment opportunities. It will serve as a platform to explore market trends and diverse investment opportunities supported by incentives from the Sharjah government.

Impact on Market Dynamics

Saeed Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Organising Committee of ACRES Real Estate Exhibition, highlighted SEC’s decision as reflecting leadership’s strategic vision for real estate growth. He noted that exemptions and incentives would create an optimal environment for deal execution and expanding transaction volumes.

Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of SCCI, remarked that SEC’s decision underscores Sharjah’s commitment to supporting real estate growth. He pointed out that it would drive higher transaction volumes and reinforce ACRES as a key specialised event in the UAE.

Future Prospects

Nawaf Obaid, CEO of ACRES Exhibition, emphasised that lowering transaction fees offers operational support to companies seeking market expansion. He explained that this enables more competitive pricing structures while stimulating investor purchase decisions.

Obaid also noted sustained confidence among developers led to complete reservation of exhibition space two months before the event. The exhibition will unveil new real estate projects making their debut in the UAE market.

The previous edition in 2025 recorded AED 4.3 billion in transactions with over 110 exhibitors participating. This marked growth exceeding 207% compared to 2024 figures.

With inputs from WAM