Sharjah real estate records AED 3.1 billion in May
The real estate sector in the Emirate of Sharjah recorded transactions worth AED 3.1 billion during the month of May 2026, through 7119 transactions, continuing to consolidate the emirate's position as a promising investment destination in the region, and the total area of real estate traded in sales transactions reached about 9.5 million square feet.The data issued by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department showed that the number of property certificate transactions reached 2902 transactions with a value of 40.8% of the total transactions, followed by title deeds transactions with 2,776 transactions by 39%, then mortgage transactions with 718 transactions with a value of 10.1% with a value of AED 934.7 million, while the initial sales contracts transactions amounted to 513 transactions by 7.2%, and the number of valuation transactions reached 210 transactions with a value of 2.9% of the total transactions.The real estate sector in the Emirate of Sharjah continued its positive performance during the month of May, supported by an attractive investment environment and an advanced legislative and regulatory structure, in addition to the continued implementation of development projects and urban expansion that enhances the attractiveness of the emirate to investors and real estate developers. The diversity of investment opportunities and the availability of various real estate options have also contributed to maintaining the pace of real estate activity in various regions of the emirate.Top dealAl Sajaa Industrial Area recorded the highest real estate transaction concluded in Sharjah during the month of May on a vacant land with a value of AED 92 million. The Al Mamzar area also recorded the highest mortgage transaction during the same month on a vacant land with a value of AED 80 million.The data indicated that the number of sales transactions in the Emirate of Sharjah reached 1851 transactions, and the total number of sales transactions in the city of Sharjah reached 1315 transactions, and the "Muwaileh Commercial" area topped the list of the highest areas in sales transactions with 328 transactions, followed by the "Al-Khan" area with 218 transactions, then the "Rawdat Al-Sidr" area with 158 transactions, and the "Maziraa" area with 59 transactions.Highest traded areas in terms of trading volumeMuwaileh Commercial topped the list with a trading value of AED 276.6 million, followed by Al Sajaa Industrial Area with AED 190.1 million, Al Manhaz with AED 150 million, and Tilal with AED 145.3 million. In the central region, the total sales transactions reached 440 transactions, the majority of which were concentrated in the "Blida" area with 133 transactions, while the "Industrial 4" area recorded the highest cash trading volume with a value of 77.8 million dirhams. As for the Eastern Province (Kalba, Khorfakkan and Dibba Al-Hosn), 96 sales transactions were conducted, led by the "Al-Madifi" region with 29 transactions. It was also the highest in cash trading volume with AED 31.6 million.