Foreign Investors Boost Sharjah Real Estate Market with $6.32 Billion Surge

SHARJAH, UAE – October 23, 2025: Sharjah’s property market continues to strengthen its position as one of the UAE’s most dynamic investment destinations, with foreign investors contributing USD 6.32 billion (AED 23.2 billion) to real estate transactions during the first nine months of 2025. The figure marks an impressive 62.2% year-on-year increase, reflecting growing global confidence in the emirate’s investment environment and economic resilience.

According to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, foreign (non-Emirati) investors traded 13,428 properties across the emirate between January and September, with buyers representing 121 nationalities. This surge underscores Sharjah’s increasing global appeal as a secure, transparent, and investor-friendly real estate hub.

Local and Regional Investors Maintain Strong Presence

UAE nationals remained the largest contributors, with investments totaling USD 5.74 billion (AED 21.1 billion) across 28,561 properties. Investors from non-Arab and non-GCC countries ranked second, recording USD 3.56 billion (AED 13.1 billion) across 6,116 properties, while Arab nationals invested USD 2.04 billion (AED 7.5 billion) in 5,855 properties.

GCC nationals, excluding Emiratis, accounted for USD 708 million (AED 2.6 billion) across 1,457 properties, further reinforcing Sharjah’s regional investment significance.

India Leads Global Investment

India topped the list of international investors, with property transactions reaching USD 1.66 billion (AED 6.1 billion). Syria followed with USD 544 million (AED 2 billion), while Pakistan ranked third at USD 408 million (AED 1.5 billion). Other key investors included Jordan (USD 372 million), Saudi Arabia (USD 342 million), and Egypt (USD 305 million), highlighting the emirate’s appeal to both regional and international buyers.

Record-Breaking Growth Across Investor Groups

The report highlighted substantial growth across all investor categories: investments by UAE nationals increased 54.3%, GCC investors (excluding Emiratis) by 55.2%, and Arab nationals by 45.8%. The most remarkable rise came from international investors, whose activity surged 74.9% compared to the same period last year, a clear indicator of Sharjah’s growing role as a global gateway for real estate investment.

Commenting on the report, 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 the growing momentum in Sharjah’s property market. This momentum is driven by flexible regulations that allow non-Gulf citizens to own property in designated areas, in addition to the economic stability and attractive legislative environment that characterise the emirate.”

He added:

“The increasing diversity of investor nationalities and the expansion of the investor base demonstrate Sharjah’s emergence as a regional hub for sustainable real estate investment. The emirate continues to play a vital role in advancing the UAE’s broader sustainable development agenda, reinforcing its position as a dynamic and inclusive investment destination.”