Sharjah real estate demand rises on population growth

Real-estate transactions in Sharjah rose nearly a quarter in April 2025 following a strong start to the year, thanks to population growth and rising demand for residential units.

The emirate registered 7,206 transactions, up 20 percent year on year, with a trading value reaching AED4 billion ($1 billion), the UAE state-run Wam news agency reported, quoting data released by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration department.

However, 413 mortgage transactions were registered, representing merely 6 percent of the total deals, valued at AED867 million.

Al-Majaz 3 recorded the highest real estate land deal of AED115 million. It also recorded the highest mortgage transaction at AED130 million.

The total area sold reached 10.3 million square feet, reflecting the continued growth in Sharjah’s real estate market, the report said.

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In April, Wam reported that the value of real estate transactions in Sharjah reached AED13.2 billion in the first quarter of 2025, rising 32 percent year on year.

Investors from 97 nationalities invested with the Emiratis leading with AED5.2 billion, followed by GCC nationals at AED510 million.

Arab nationals invested AED3 billion, while foreign investors contributed AED4.5 billion.

While no latest population numbers were given, the emirate’s population reached 1.8 million as per the Sharjah Census 2022 report.