ACRES 2026 Opens At Expo Centre Sharjah, Driving Investment And Real Estate Activity

Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition ACRES 2026 has opened at Expo Centre Sharjah, presenting one of its largest editions to date and drawing strong investor attention, with reduced registration fees, new regulatory measures and more than 200 projects expected to support high-value property transactions across the emirate and the wider UAE market.

The event is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and runs from 21st to 24th January, offering visitors four days of project showcases, government services and professional knowledge sessions focused on real estate investment.

ACRES 2026 brings together more than 120 participating entities, including real estate developers, investors, banks, financial institutions, property and project management companies and proptech firms, fully occupying 10,000 square metres of exhibition space and highlighting the growing strategic role of Sharjah’s property sector within the UAE and regional investment landscape.

Over 200 real estate projects are on display, covering residential units, mixed-use communities, commercial and industrial assets, investment land plots and sustainable developments, with several schemes presented in Sharjah for the first time, giving buyers, investors and institutions direct access to a wide range of opportunities across different budget levels and asset types.

Abdallah Sultan Al Owais said the exhibition reflects Sharjah’s vision for a diversified and sustainable economy, noting that real estate has become a key driver of economic growth supported by strong investor confidence and an advanced regulatory framework, with transaction values rising from AED1.4 billion in 2024 to AED4.3 billion in 2025.

Al Owais also stressed that reduced registration fees approved by the Sharjah Executive Council directly enhance value for investors and exhibitors, while wider policy support continues to strengthen market confidence and encourages developers to launch new projects that match changing demand in both residential and commercial segments across the emirate.

Visitors and participants at Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition ACRES 2026 benefit from a 50 percent reduction in real estate registration fees on transactions completed during the four-day event, a measure designed to stimulate sales activity, improve cost competitiveness and encourage both individual buyers and institutional investors to finalise deals on site.

Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition ACRES 2026 regulation and market transparency

ACRES 2026 marks the introduction of Sharjah’s first escrow account regulatory system for real estate projects, under which purchaser payments are deposited into bank-managed accounts and released to developers according to construction milestones, a framework intended to strengthen transparency, safeguard investor funds and support long-term sector stability.

Abdul Aziz Ahmed Al Shamsi said ACRES has evolved into a core platform showcasing the fast development of Sharjah’s real estate sector and positioning the emirate as a preferred destination for sustainable property investment, adding that government support, including reduced transaction fees during the exhibition, continues to stimulate demand and accelerate market activity.

Saeed Ghanem Al Suwaidi said the exhibition now serves as an operational platform that enhances transparency, professional standards and market clarity, reflecting the transformation of Sharjah’s real estate sector and its evolving business models, while Nawaf Obeid said ACRES enables developers to present new projects, gauge demand and explore financing and ownership solutions.

Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition ACRES 2026 programmes, honours and timings

The exhibition programme includes panel discussions, workshops and professional training sessions in Arabic and English, addressing market dynamics, investment strategies and the use of artificial intelligence and blockchain in real estate, alongside the first edition of the ACRES Podcast, which features more than 12 live and recorded episodes with regional and international industry experts.

During the opening ceremony of Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition ACRES 2026, Shakeel Ahmed Yousuf Abdul Razack Mohamed, Minister of Housing and Lands of the Republic of Mauritius, was honoured together with strategic partners, sponsors and supporters, recognising their contributions to the event, which is backed by several government entities as well as academic and media partners.

Expo visitors can attend Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition ACRES 2026 from 10:00 to 20:00 on Thursday and Saturday, and from 15:00 to 21:00 on Friday, giving investors, professionals and residents ample time to review projects, complete transactions under preferential fee structures and engage with the various educational activities available.

With inputs from WAM