North Coast Real Estate:
A Global Investment Destination – 10 Key Factors Driving the Future of Sharjah’s Real Estate Sector in 2025 and 2026
Record-Breaking Performance and Promising Outlook for Sharjah’s Property Market
Property Price Growth Expected Between 3.5% and 5% by 2026
5.1% Annual Growth Forecast for Sharjah’s Residential Market
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – September 25, 2025: North Coast Real Estate, a leading player in the sector, has affirmed that Sharjah sits at the forefront of global real estate investment destinations. This status is underpinned by ten key factors that consolidate its worldwide prominence while reflecting accelerated growth and growing investor confidence.
Unprecedented Investment Momentum
During the first half of 2025, Sharjah recorded property transactions valued at AED 27 billion, showing a remarkable 48.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024. These transactions involved 48,059 deals, including 15,686 sales transactions worth AED 21.2 billion.
In August 2025, transaction volumes reached approximately AED 4.9 billion, representing a 75.8% year-on-year growth, with 9,379 real estate deals executed, and 12 million square feet transacted.
Sales transactions accounted for 1,427 deals, or 15.2% of total transactions, while mortgage transactions numbered 497, valued at AED 1.4 billion (5.3%).
These transactions spanned 116 areas throughout Sharjah’s cities, covering residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural lands.
Ten Key Factors Shaping Sharjah’s Real Estate Future
North Coast Real Estate highlighted ten principal factors that define the future of Sharjah’s real estate sector, solidify its investment appeal, and place it among the world’s leading property markets for 2025 and 2026:
1- Unique Strategic Location: Sharjah’s central position in the UAE connects it directly to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, ensuring exceptional accessibility.
2- Competitive Pricing: Sharjah’s property prices remain significantly lower than neighboring markets, offering genuine investment opportunities for new buyers.
3- Diverse Property Market: The emirate offers a broad selection of properties—from apartments and villas to investment-grade land—meeting all investor needs.
4- Stable and High Rental Yields: Continuous rental demand yields attractive returns between 6% and 9%, rewarding investors generously.
5- Stable Economy and Supportive Policies: Sharjah’s diversified economy is supported by government incentives such as long-term residency, reinforcing confidence and stability.
6- Advanced Infrastructure: The emirate promotes sustainable infrastructure and urban development projects that enhance its attractiveness and future property values.
7- Vibrant Cultural and Tourism Scene: As the Arab Cultural Capital, Sharjah drives demand for tourism and leisure properties, boosting market activity.
8- Simplified Legal and Regulatory Processes: Transparent and flexible policies facilitate broad investor participation by easing entry barriers.
9- Rich Project Pipeline: The launch of 74 new investment projects expands opportunities and sustains long-term market growth.
10- Affordable Cost of Living: Compared to other emirates, Sharjah provides a high-quality, affordable lifestyle ideal for residents and investors alike.
A Thriving Economic Engine
Ali Mohammed Mousa, CEO of North Coast Real Estate, commented on this growth: “Sharjah impresses the world with visionary leadership and wise governance, emerging as a vibrant economic engine that combines stability with innovation. This robust momentum is supported by an 84.6% increase in foreign investor demand, confirming the emirate as a premier global investment haven.”
He added: “The strong first-half performance in 2025 continues the prosperity founded in 2024 when transactions totaled AED 40 billion, a 48% increase from 2023 — the highest levels since 2008. This achievement attracted investors from 120 nationalities and was bolstered by the launch of 14 new residential, commercial, and industrial projects, further cementing Sharjah’s attractiveness due to competitive pricing and high rental yields.”
Promising Outlook and Bright Future
Looking ahead to the end of 2025, Mousa expects continued transaction growth driven by a surge in new projects and foreign demand.
“We anticipate sustained momentum in the third and fourth quarters of 2025, fueled by 74 new investment projects spanning residential and commercial sectors. Property prices are projected to increase by 3.5% to 5% by 2026, especially in areas like Al Mowailih, Al Hudaibah, and Al Khan. The residential market is expected to grow annually by 5.1% through 2030, reaching a market size of USD 52.32 billion, supported by a 6.5% annual GDP growth rate. These forecasts solidify Sharjah’s position as a long-term investment hub.”
An Invitation to Explore Opportunities with North Coast
Mousa concluded: “At North Coast Real Estate, we pride ourselves on being a trusted bridge in this vibrant market. We invite global investors to explore the exciting opportunities Sharjah offers. Our professional support transforms investment aspirations into reality, maintaining transparency and integrity to build lasting partnerships in this flourishing sector.”
About North Coast Real Estate
North Coast Real Estate, officially licensed in Sharjah and Dubai, is a trusted real estate partner offering brokerage and property management services with the highest standards of professionalism and transparency. The company streamlines buying, selling, leasing, and asset management processes to build long-term, trust-based relationships with its clients.