Sharjah real estate hit $7.3bn in H1 2025 as investors from 109 nationalities flock to emirate
IGCF 2025 Session Highlight
At the 14th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2025), industry leaders noted that Sharjah is redefining its property market with a focus on sustainability, enhanced quality of life, and strengthening its appeal to international investors.
Sharjah’s Unique Model
During a session titled “From Sharjah Real Estate to a Quality of Life Strategy”, Saud Abdul Aziz Al Khayal, Deputy Director of the Real Estate Regulatory Department at the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, described Sharjah’s model as “a unique and sustainable model, making the emirate a global investment destination that combines housing, work, and stability.”
Investor Confidence and Market Growth
He noted: “In the first half of 2025, Sharjah welcomed more than 6,600 investors from 109 nationalities, with total real estate transactions exceeding AED27bn ($7.3bn). This demonstrates our position as an attractive environment for both living and investment.”
Sharjah Sustainable City Success
Al Khayal pointed to the strong performance of Sharjah Sustainable City, which was launched in 2019. Phase One witnessed all 1,000 units sold within one day, with 60% of the development reserved for green spaces.
Phase Three will launch shortly, featuring the planting of One Lac trees. Al Khayal emphasized that supportive legislation and ongoing digital transformation, aiming for all services to be fully digital by next year, are key pillars of the emirate’s strategy.
Sustainable Construction Practices
Engineer Abdullah Mahmoud Salem, Head of the Engineering Studies Department at Sharjah’s Department of Housing, stated that sustainability has become integral to the emirate’s construction regulations: “We used green concrete, replacing part of traditional cement with environmentally friendly materials. This approach has led to a 30 per cent reduction in energy consumption and an 80 per cent reduction in carbon emissions, alongside positive health and economic impacts.”
Innovative Safety Measures
He further highlighted the importance of advanced safety initiatives like Hassantuk, a system that connects smart devices to civil defence networks to provide early fire alerts. This, he explained, reflects a broader strategy that balances environmental, economic, and social priorities.
Vision for the Future
The session emphasized Sharjah’s efforts to position itself as a supervisor in sustainable, investor-friendly, and socially responsible real estate development, delivering a safe, high-quality living environment for residents and investors.