Emirati Investors Lead Sharjah Property Market with 50% Trading Value Share
Khaleej Times
Emirati investors hold over half of Sharjah’s real estate trade value in H1 2026, with rising participation from female and young investors.
Emirati Investors Dominate Sharjah Real Estate Sector
In the first half of 2026, Emirati investors significantly drove Sharjah's property market, accounting for 50.6% of the emirate's total real estate trading value. This was revealed in a report by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, highlighting robust domestic investor confidence.
Investment Volume and Property Ownership
UAE investors invested Dh 14.9 billion across 22,599 properties. These holdings belonged to 9,655 Emirati investors, showing strong market engagement. While male investors formed the majority, female investors are increasingly active in this sector, marking a shift toward more inclusive participation.
Gender and Demographic Breakdown
Sales transaction data indicates that 72% of traded properties were linked to male investors, with women comprising 28%. Ownership distribution among Emiratis stands at 59.3% for males and 40.7% for females, suggesting a noteworthy presence of female ownership. Furthermore, male investors accounted for 75.3% of the total sales transaction value, while females represented 24.7%.
Age also plays a role in investment patterns:
- Investors aged 35 and below: Male investors traded 65.5% of properties; females accounted for 34.5%. Ownership distribution was 57% male and 43% female, with sales values at 72.5% male and 27.5% female.
- Investors aged 36 to 53: Males accounted for 71.2% of traded properties, females 28.8%. Ownership was 58.2% male and 41.8% female, with sales values reaching 73.3% male and 26.7% female.
- Investors 54 and above: Representing seasoned buyers, males held 77.6% of properties and females 22.4%. Ownership distribution was 64.3% male and 35.7% female, with sales values of 78% male and 22% female.
Growing Role of Women and Youth in Real Estate
Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, emphasized that the report signifies more than high investment volumes. It reflects the expanding involvement of UAE investors across demographics, notably the increased contributions from youth and women. This trend aligns with wider goals to diversify and empower stakeholders in the property market.
Implications for Dubai Real Estate Agents
Sharjah’s real estate market trends provide valuable insight for Dubai agents, highlighting the rising importance of targeting a diverse investor base. Increasing engagement from female and young Emiratis signals opportunities to tailor marketing and sales strategies accordingly. Agents should consider evolving buyer profiles to capture expanding segments within the UAE real estate investment community.
Based on reporting from Khaleej Times. Summary and analysis by Propilot AI.
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