Sharjah Central & Eastern Regions Hit Dh1.1B in Property Transactions H1 2026
Khaleej Times
Sharjah's Central and Eastern regions saw Dh1.1 billion in property deals during H1 2026, driven by strong residential sales and infrastructure development.
Sharjah's Central and Eastern Regions See Robust Real Estate Growth in H1 2026
Sharjah's Central and Eastern regions have recorded Dh1.1 billion in real estate transactions in the first half of 2026, underscoring a surge in investor interest beyond the main city. The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department reported that 16,310 transactions were executed between January and June, covering a total area of 37 million square feet. This highlights the expanding scale and diversity of property activities in these emerging emirate regions.
Key Insights from the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department
Omar Al Mansouri, Director of the Branches Department at the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, attributed this strong performance to the success of the government's long-term development strategies. "The Central and Eastern Regions have become an integral part of Sharjah's real estate landscape, successfully attracting growing investor interest during the first half of 2026," Al Mansouri said.
He emphasized that ongoing investments in infrastructure, integrated business environments, and urban developments are enhancing the appeal of these emerging areas. These efforts help diversify Sharjah’s real estate market and attract a broad spectrum of investors.
Regional Breakdown of Transactions
Within the emirate's branches, Kalba emerged as the top performer, accounting for Dh513 million worth of transactions—45.5% of the total real estate activity outside Sharjah city. The Central Region followed with Dh398 million, trailed by Khor Fakkan at Dh191 million, and Dibba Al Hisn at Dh25 million.
Transaction volume also showed strong regional leadership by the Central Region, recording 3,928 sales, compared to Khor Fakkan’s 272, Kalba’s 154, and Dibba Al Hisn with 12 sales.
Property Types and Financing Activity
Residential properties dominated the market with 13,501 transactions, representing 82.2% of all sales, illustrating continued demand for housing options. Industrial properties accounted for 1,969 deals (12%), while commercial sector sales totaled 937 transactions (5.7%), reflecting broad-based market appeal across property types.
Mortgage financing also maintained steady momentum with 452 transactions valued at Dh335 million completed during the period. Kalba led mortgage activity with 239 deals, followed by Khor Fakkan (121), the Central Region (82), and Dibba Al Hisn (10).
Future Outlook and Implications for Agents
Al Mansouri highlighted that real estate activity is increasingly shifting beyond traditional hotspots, with digital transformation and streamlined procedures helping bolster transaction efficiency. This evolving landscape positions Sharjah’s Central and Eastern regions as diversified, sustainable hubs for real estate investment.
For agents, the data signals promising opportunities to explore growing markets beyond Sharjah city, especially in residential segments and emerging urban areas supported by infrastructure development and investor-friendly policies. Leveraging technology and local market understanding will be essential for capitalizing on these trends.
Based on reporting from Khaleej Times. Summary and analysis by Propilot AI.
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