Sharjah’s real estate market is seeing impressive growth, attracting investors from over 100 countries. In the first half of the year, the emirate saw a 22% increase in foreign investors, with 5,914 properties traded—a remarkable 84.6% rise. Total foreign investor numbers reached 5,422, representing a 74.4% jump, and their transactions amounted to AED 8.3 billion ($2.3 billion), marking a 115% increase compared to the same period last year.
Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director-General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, highlighted the challenges and opportunities brought by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. He emphasized the importance of the Sharjah Investment Forum, held under the theme “A Futuristic Vision for Smart Economies,” as a platform to showcase the emirate’s smart investment environment.
The forum aims to attract investors to innovative projects that promote economic diversification, efficiency, and sustainable growth. Al Shamsi also noted the department’s focus on digital transformation, implementing smart solutions to streamline processes and provide modern, efficient services for investors.
