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1 min Sandrine Zimra
Property transactions in Sharjah soared to AED44.3 billion (USD 12.05 billion) during the first nine months of 2025, marking a record 58.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department.
A total of 24,238 sales transactions were recorded across 239 areas © Mena Today
Property transactions in Sharjah soared to AED44.3 billion (USD 12.05 billion) during the first nine months of 2025, marking a record 58.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department.
The total already surpasses the AED40 billion registered for the whole of 2024, underlining the emirate’s growing appeal as a stable, investor-friendly hub.
Transaction volume rose 16.3%, reaching 80,320 operations, while mortgages climbed to AED10.7 billion, reflecting stronger financing activity.
A total of 24,238 sales transactions were recorded across 239 areas, spanning over 150 million square feet. Residential, commercial, and industrial zones all showed strong performance.
Emiratis led the market with AED21.1 billion in trades across 28,561 properties, followed by foreign investors (AED13.1 billion), Arab nationals (AED7.5 billion), and GCC investors (AED2.6 billion). In total, 41,989 properties changed hands.
Additionally, 14 new projects were registered in key locations, reinforcing Sharjah’s urban development momentum.
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