PEOPLE FROM 109 COUNTRIES INVEST IN SHARJAH IN H1 – INDIAN, SYRIAN INVESTORS LEAD
Real estate transactions in the emirate of Sharjah surged to $7.3 billion in the first half of 2025, up 48.1% from $4.9 billion in the same period last year, according to Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department.
The number of transactions rose to over 48,000, a 3.3% increase from 2024. Investors from 109 nationalities participated, reflecting Sharjah’s growing appeal as a global real estate destination, driven by diverse property offerings, advanced infrastructure, and rising investor confidence.
Emirati investors led investments with $3.3 billion in transactions. Other Gulf nationals added $0.3 billion, bringing total GCC investments to $3.6 billion.
India recorded a significant increase with nearly $1 billion in investments. Among Arab nationalities, Syrian investors recorded the highest value at $405 million, followed by investors from Pakistan, Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt.
Britain Leads European Investments
The United Kingdom ranked ninth overall, leading European investors with $123 million in transactions. It was followed by France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden, along with Italy, Ukraine, Greece, Switzerland, Ireland, and Belgium.The US, Canada, and Australia collectively invested $191 million.
Abdulaziz Al Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, credited the government’s commitment to a modern legislative framework for strong performance.
“Current indicators are promising for a prosperous future in the real estate sector”, he said. “We are also continuing our efforts to reinforce Sharjah’s position as a leading economic and real estate hub both regionally and globally.”
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Hussain Al Mulla
Media Relations Executive - Sharjah Government Media Bureau+971563980067
Hussain.almulla@sgmb.ae