Sharjah Real Estate Sector Records AED 5.5 Billion In Transactions During May 2025

The real estate market in Sharjah showed robust activity in May 2025, with a total trading value of AED5.5 billion from 8,415 transactions across the emirate. The sales transactions covered an area of 13.2 million square feet, indicating the sector's ongoing strength and strategic growth.

The real estate landscape in Sharjah is evolving significantly, moving from traditional growth to a more advanced and sustainable phase. This shift is driven by a diverse range of investors and varied real estate uses entering the market. The government's proactive vision and investor-friendly legislation are key factors supporting this transformation.

In May 2025, Sharjah recorded 8,415 real estate transactions. Sales transactions accounted for 1,574 or 18.7% of the total, highlighting increased demand. Mortgage activity was also strong with 381 transactions, representing 4.5% of all deals and totalling over AED1.1 billion, reflecting growing confidence among investors and financial institutions.

Initial sales contracts made up 17.7% of all transactions with 1,486 contracts signed. Ownership certificates were issued in 3,619 cases, making up 43% of the total transactions. Additionally, there were 1,355 ownership deeds issued during May, comprising 16.1% of total transactions.

Sales occurred in 134 areas across Sharjah's cities and regions, involving residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural lands. Among these properties were trades of 877 lands, 395 units in towers, and 302 built-in land transactions. "Al-Metraq" emerged as the area with the highest number of sales transactions.

Sharjah City led in sales deals with a total of 1,426 transactions in May. "Al-Metraq" had the most sales at 354 transactions followed by "Muwailih Commercial" with 258 deals and "Tilal" with 135 deals.

Regional Insights

The "Muwailih Commercial" area topped trading values at AED352.2 million followed by "Tilal" at AED263.2 million. The "Al-Sajaa Industrial" area recorded AED140.9 million while "Al-Metraq" had AED114.9 million.

The Central Region saw 97 sales transactions mainly in "Industrial 1" with 17 deals. "Al-Blida" led in trading value at AED13.8 million.

Khor Fakkan recorded 26 sales transactions; "Al-Harai Industrial" had five deals while Hay Hayawa 4 led trading value at AED3.6 million.

Kalba city had 24 sales transactions led by "Al-Tarif 5" with seven deals; "Al Soor 1" had the highest trading value at AED3.5 million.

This comprehensive development reflects Sharjah's commitment to creating a transparent and well-regulated real estate environment that attracts both local and international stakeholders.

With inputs from WAM