Sharjah’s property market is witnessing a remarkable boost as foreign investors poured AED 23.2 billion into the emirate during the first nine months of 2025. The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department highlighted that this represents a 62.2% year-on-year growth, underlining strong confidence in the emirate’s resilient investment climate.
During this period, foreign investors purchased 13,428 properties, spanning 121 nationalities, signaling Sharjah’s rising appeal as a secure and globally competitive real estate destination.
UAE Nationals Lead While International Investors Post Highest Growth
UAE nationals remain the largest investor group, acquiring 28,561 properties valued at AED 21.1 billion. Investors from non-Arab and non-GCC countries followed with 6,116 properties worth AED 13.1 billion, while Arab nationals invested AED 7.5 billion across 5,855 properties. GCC nationals, excluding Emiratis, contributed AED 2.6 billion in 1,457 properties.
The data also reveals widespread growth across all investor categories: investments by UAE nationals rose 54.3%, by GCC nationals by 55.2%, and by Arab nationals by 45.8%. Meanwhile, international investors posted the highest growth at 74.9%, highlighting Sharjah’s success in attracting global buyers seeking long-term and sustainable opportunities.
Top Investor Nationalities and Market Confidence
India led foreign investments with AED 6.1 billion, followed by Syria (AED 2 billion) and Pakistan (AED 1.5 billion). Jordan (AED 1.37 billion), Saudi Arabia (AED 1.26 billion), and Egypt (AED 1.12 billion) rounded out the top six.
Commenting on the results, Abdul Aziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, said:
“The strong performance of the real estate sector during the first nine months of 2025 reflects growing momentum in Sharjah’s property market. Flexible regulations allowing non-Gulf citizens to own property in designated areas, combined with economic stability and attractive legislative frameworks, continue to drive investor confidence.”
He added:
“The expanding diversity of investor nationalities and the broader investor base confirm Sharjah’s emergence as a regional hub for sustainable real estate investment. The emirate plays a vital role in advancing the UAE’s sustainable development agenda, reinforcing its position as a dynamic and inclusive investment destination.”
