The real estate sector in the Central and Eastern regions of Sharjah recorded a notable performance during the first half of 2026, with total real estate transaction values reaching approximately AED 1.1 billion. The city of Khor Fakkan led cash transaction volumes at AED 513 million, reflecting the continued appeal of these cities and their growing presence on the emirate's real estate investment map.
A report on real estate transaction activity issued by Sharjah's Real Estate Registration Department showed that 16,310 transactions were completed through the department's branches, while the total area traded in sales transactions reached 37 million square feet, reflecting the breadth and diversity of real estate activity across the cities and areas of the Central and Eastern regions.
Omar Al Mansouri, Director of the Branches Department at Sharjah's Real Estate Registration Department, said: "The Central and Eastern regions have today become an essential part of the emirate's real estate landscape, having successfully attracted growing interest from investors during the first half of 2026.
"This performance reflects the fruits of the Sharjah government's development plans, which focused on upgrading infrastructure, providing an integrated investment environment, and expanding the scope of urban projects that meet market needs and keep pace with growing demand."
Real estate mortgages in the Central and Eastern regions recorded a value of AED 335 million during the first half of 2026, through 452 mortgage transactions, reflecting continued financing activity in the real estate market.
The city of Khor Fakkan accounted for the largest share with 239 mortgage transactions, followed by the city of Khor Fakkan with 121 transactions, then the Central Region with 82 transactions, while the city of Dibba Al Hisn recorded 10 mortgage transactions during the same period.