A statistical report released by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department on July 27, 2026, showed that 9,655 Emirati investors contributed 50.6 percent of the emirate’s total real estate trading value of Dh29.5 billion during the first six months of the year.
The department said the figures reflected growing confidence in Sharjah’s investment environment, supported by modern legislation, sustainable urban development and an expanding pipeline of real estate projects.
Women drive nearly quarter of sales value
The report highlighted the increasing role of Emirati women in the property market. Women accounted for 28 percent of traded properties and 24.7 percent of the total value of sales transactions, while men represented 72 percent of traded properties and 75.3 percent of transaction values.
Ownership data showed women accounted for 40.7 percent of Emirati property owners involved in sales transactions, compared with 59.3 percent for men, underlining women’s growing role in investment and wealth creation.
Young investors maintain strong presence
Buyers aged 35 and below recorded notable activity, reflecting increasing awareness of real estate investment among younger Emiratis, while investors aged between 36 and 53 remained the largest segment. Investors aged 54 and above also continued to play a significant role in the market.
Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director-General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, said the results reflected the strength of the emirate’s real estate sector and the success of its long-term development strategy.
The report demonstrated not only the scale of investment but also the expanding participation of Emiratis, particularly women and young investors, reinforcing Sharjah’s position as a preferred destination for sustainable real estate investment.
Sharjah’s performance in the first half of 2026 reflects broader momentum across the UAE property sector. Dubai recorded 87,800 real estate transactions worth Dh291.7 billion during the same period, while Abu Dhabi registered Dh117 billion in deals, marking a 112 percent year-on-year increase as foreign direct investment surged to a record Dh13.8 billion across 116 nationalities.