The Sharjah real estate market has achieved its strongest performance on record, with total transactions reaching AED44.3bn ($12.1bn) in the first nine months of 2025 — a 58.3 per cent year-on-year increase, surpassing the full-year total for 2024, according to the latest Savills Spotlight on the Sharjah Residential Market – November 2025.
The report highlights how rising investor confidence, robust developer activity, and a growing base of international buyers have strengthened the emirate’s residential market.
Sharjah is evolving from a commuter destination into a lifestyle-led community market defined by sustainability, value, and long-term appeal.
Sharjah foreign investment reaches $1.5bn
The emirate attracted $1.5 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) across 74 projects in the first half of 2025 — the highest among the Northern Emirates — reinforcing its role as a regional investment hub.
Investors from 121 nationalities have entered the market this year, led by UAE nationals, South Asian, European, and non-GCC Arab buyers. Sharjah’s expanding infrastructure and connectivity continue to fuel this growth, with Sharjah International Airport welcoming 9.1m passengers in the first half of 2025, up 10 per cent year-on-year.
The airport’s expansion, due by 2027, will increase annual capacity to 25 million passengers.
Developers launch 12,361 freehold units as villa sales lead market
Major developers — including Arada, Alef Group, and IFA Hotels & Resorts — launched 12,361 freehold units in 2025, supported by competitive pricing and flexible payment plans.
Arada alone recorded sales growth exceeding 20 per cent in H1 2025, underscoring sustained demand from both end-users and investors.
Villas and townhouses continue to dominate market activity. Masaar 2 by Arada sold out on launch day, while Al Tay Hills by IFA reached 80 per cent sales within a week.
Prime villa prices now range between AED2.2m ($599,000) and AED6.5m ($1.77m), with leading developments including Masaar, Al Zahia, Hayyan, and Nasma Residences.
Sustainable new wave
The emirate’s real estate landscape is diversifying, with new entrants elevating design and sustainability benchmarks. Beeah Group’s Khalid Bin Sultan City, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, will be the UAE’s first fully master-planned residential community in Sharjah’s Rodhat Al Sidr district, setting new standards for sustainable urban living.
Meanwhile, the government’s Aqari digital platform — consolidating over 20 real estate processes into a single portal — is improving transparency and efficiency, cutting lease certification and title registration times significantly.
Sharjah one of UAE’s most dynamic markets
Andrew Cummings, Head of Residential Agency – Savills Middle East, said: “Sharjah has transitioned into one of the UAE’s most dynamic and attractive residential markets. The combination of affordability, infrastructure investment, and a rising pipeline of high-quality freehold projects is reshaping how buyers and investors view the emirate.
“We’re seeing a growing number of end-users choosing to live in Sharjah rather than commute, and that behavioural shift is defining the next phase of its growth.
“Looking ahead, sustained demand from residents and investors, paired with new masterplans and smart governance, will continue to position Sharjah as a compelling and competitive alternative within the UAE’s residential landscape.”
Market outlook
Savills expects Sharjah’s residential market to remain resilient through the remainder of 2025, supported by its affordability relative to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as well as strong local demand and large-scale infrastructure investment.
Areas east of Emirates Road (E611) are gaining traction among first-time buyers and price-sensitive investors, while integrated communities offering green spaces and lifestyle amenities continue to outperform.
Developers prioritising sustainability, lifestyle integration, and community design are expected to lead the next phase of Sharjah’s growth.
