ACRES 2026 Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition Highlights 200+ Projects And New Escrow System

The Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition ACRES 2026 opens at Expo Centre Sharjah on 21st January and runs until 24th January, with organisers expecting property deals to exceed AED5 billion over four days, underscoring growing investor interest in Sharjah’s real estate sector and highlighting the exhibition’s role as a key marketplace for regional and international buyers.

The event takes place under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, reflecting official support for the sector’s growth. The exhibition occupies 10,000 square metres, fully booked by participating companies, indicating strong confidence among developers, financiers and service providers in Sharjah’s property market outlook.

More than 120 organisations are taking part in Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition ACRES 2026, including developers, investors, banks, financial institutions, property management firms and real estate technology companies. Exhibitors are showcasing over 200 projects that span residential units, master-planned communities, commercial and industrial properties and investment plots, with several developments appearing in the Sharjah market for the first time.

Many displays at Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition ACRES 2026 focus on sustainable projects aligned with Sharjah’s future urban expansion plans. These developments highlight energy efficiency and long-term community infrastructure. The broad range of offerings allows buyers to compare options across different segments, from individual apartments and villas to large industrial sites and mixed-use neighbourhoods.

Government incentives form a key attraction at Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition ACRES 2026. A decision by the Sharjah Executive Council, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, grants a 50 percent reduction in real estate registration fees for transactions completed during the exhibition, supporting both developers and individual investors.

Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition ACRES 2026 also introduces Sharjah’s first escrow account regulatory system for real estate projects. Under this framework, buyer payments are held in dedicated accounts and released to developers only when specific construction stages are completed, a measure designed to enhance transparency and increase confidence among both local and overseas purchasers.

Organisation of Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition ACRES 2026 is led by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, working with the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department and Leader Events Management. Multiple government bodies sponsor the exhibition, while strategic, academic and media partners support its programmes, reflecting the broader institutional interest in reinforcing real estate as a growth pillar.

Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition ACRES 2026 market context and events

The timing of Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition ACRES 2026 coincides with strong market performance. Sharjah recorded cash real estate transactions worth AED44.3 billion during the first nine months of 2025, a rise of more than 58.3 percent, with over 24,000 sales deals involving investors from more than 120 nationalities, signalling broad international engagement.

More than 30 free activities feature on the programme at Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition ACRES 2026, including panel discussions, workshops and training sessions in Arabic and English. These sessions cover market trends, investment frameworks, advanced technologies and applications of artificial intelligence and blockchain in property services. The ACRES Podcast debuts alongside, hosting conversations with real estate and investment specialists.

Visitors to Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition ACRES 2026 have set opening hours across the four days, as shown below.

Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition ACRES 2026 brings together large-scale projects, regulatory updates and educational content at one venue, under strong government backing and favourable fee incentives. With rising transaction values and diverse international participation, the exhibition serves as a key indicator of Sharjah’s property market direction and offers a snapshot of planned urban and investment developments across the emirate.

With inputs from WAM