Indian, Syrian and Pakistani Investors Lead Sharjah's Property Market in 2026

Sharjah Real Estate Market Attracts International Investors

Sharjah's real estate market continued to demonstrate strong international investment activity during the first nine months of 2026, with Indian, Syrian and Pakistani investors ranking among the leading expatriate property buyers.

According to official data released by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, investors from 130 nationalities participated in residential, commercial and industrial property transactions between January and September 2026.

The emirate recorded 46,125 property transactions worth approximately AED 46.8 billion during the period, highlighting sustained demand and growing investor confidence in Sharjah's property market.

Indian Investors Lead Expatriate Property Purchases

Indian investors emerged as the largest expatriate group in Sharjah's property market, recording transactions worth more than AED 6.8 billion during the first nine months of 2026.

UAE nationals maintained the highest overall investment value, with property transactions reaching AED 22.4 billion.

Syrian investors ranked third overall, with transactions approaching AED 2 billion, followed by Pakistani investors at AED 1.56 billion, Jordanian investors at AED 1.21 billion and Iraqi investors at AED 1.17 billion.

In terms of the number of properties traded, UAE nationals led with 31,250 properties, followed by Indian investors with 2,914 and Syrian investors with 1,738.

Jordanian investors recorded 1,005 properties, followed by Iraqi investors with 1,001 and Egyptian investors with 997.

Sharjah Welcomes Nearly 10,000 New Property Investors

Sharjah's property market attracted 9,891 new investors between January and September 2026, reflecting its expanding appeal to both regional and international buyers.

Investors from countries outside the Arab world and Gulf Cooperation Council represented the largest group of new market participants, accounting for 4,526 investors.

Arab investors contributed 2,494 new participants, followed by UAE nationals with 2,453 and other Gulf Cooperation Council nationals with 418.

The diversity of investors highlights Sharjah's growing position as an accessible and attractive destination for property ownership and long-term real estate investment.

Freehold Property Ownership Expands for Foreign Investors

Sharjah continues to strengthen its real estate investment environment through regulatory reforms and expanded property ownership opportunities for non-citizens.

Since the introduction of Executive Council Resolution No. 30 of 2022, the number of projects approved for freehold ownership by non-citizens has reached 52.

Of these, eight projects received approval during the first nine months of 2026.

The expansion of freehold ownership opportunities has contributed to Sharjah's attractiveness among international investors, offering greater access to residential and investment properties across approved developments.

Sharjah Strengthens Its Position as a Regional Investment Destination

The continued participation of international buyers reflects growing confidence in Sharjah's regulatory environment and long-term property market prospects.

Flexible ownership regulations, an expanding portfolio of freehold developments and increasing participation from foreign investors are supporting the emirate's evolution as a regional real estate investment destination.

With approximately AED 46.8 billion in property transactions, nearly 10,000 new investors and buyers representing 130 nationalities during the first nine months of 2026, Sharjah continues to demonstrate its ability to attract diverse investment into its residential, commercial and industrial property sectors.

As the emirate expands its portfolio of approved freehold developments, international investment is expected to remain an important contributor to its real estate market growth.