United Arab Emirates: According to the “Real Estate Transactions Report” issued by Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (Sharjah RERD), the total value of real estate transactions in Sharjah’s Central and Eastern Regions during the first half of 2025 has reached Dhs1.6 billion, reflecting a significant increase of 143 per cent compared to the same period in 2024.

In addition, the report indicated that a total of 12,346 transactions were registered through the department’s branches, with a total area of sales transactions amounted to 22 million square feet.

Omar Al-Mansouri, Director of the Branches Department at Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, stated: “The exceptional growth in real estate transactions across the Central and Eastern Regions during the first half of 2025 indicates increasing investor confidence in the real estate market throughout the cities and areas of Sharjah."

"This performance is driven by several integrated factors, most notably the ongoing development of vital infrastructure projects, well-planned urban expansion, and the investment incentives launched by the Sharjah Government to promote property ownership across the emirate.”

Al-Mansouri added: “We have observed a strong increase in demand for property ownership in real estate projects in the Central and Eastern regions. This growth is the result of continued improvements in living standards and the rollout of smart services, along with the peaceful environments that these cities offer. For instance, the Central Region alone recorded real estate transactions exceeding Dhs 1 billion, indicating a gradual shift in investment trends toward these high-potential areas.”

Moreover, the Director of the Branches Department confirmed: “The department remains committed to supporting this momentum by improving branch services, streamlining procedures, and advancing digital integration. These efforts enhance the sector’s competitiveness and align with Sharjah’s broader development strategy.”

In detail, Al-Mansouri explained that the total transaction value recorded at the four branches represented 5.8% of Sharjah’s overall real estate trading value during the first half of 2025.

The Central Region accounted for Dhs 1.1 billion in transactions, equivalent to 4.2 per cent of the emirate’s total trading value. Khor Fakkan followed with Dhs294.8 million (1.1 per cent), Kalba with Dhs 117.9 million (0.4 per cent), and Dibba Al-Hisn with Dhs 11 million (0.1 per cent).

Furthermore, Al-Mansouri indicated that the number of sales transactions in the Central Region has reached 493, covering 39 different areas, with a total value of Dhs 477.9 million.

44.4 per cent of these were recorded in “Industrial Area 1” and “Al-Blida”, with a total of 219 transactions.

Additionally, Khor Fakkan registered 126 sales transactions across 24 areas, with a a total value of Dhs107.8 million. 35 transactions (27.8 per cent) took place in “Al-Harai Industrial” and “Al-Harai Commercial” areas.

In Kalba, 100 transactions were recorded across 26 areas, totalling Dhs62.3 million. 30 of these transactions were in “Al-Tarif 5” area representing 30 per cent of the total transactions.

As for Dibba Al-Hisn, 7 sales transactions were recorded, with a total value of Dhs6.6 million.

The total value of mortgage transactions in the Central and Eastern Regions reached Dhs178 million during the same period, through 215 transactions. This included 76 mortgage deals in Kalba, 68 in Khor Fakkan, 65 in the Central Region, and 6 in Dibba Al-Hisn.

As for the initial sales contracts, they reached 581 across the Central and Eastern Regions, with a total value of Dhs 732 million. 520 contracts were concluded at the Central Region branch, while 61 were registered in Khor Fakkan.

Meanwhile earlier the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD) announced the launch of the upgraded version of its website (www.shjrerd.gov.ae), in a step aimed at enhancing the quality of real estate services and offering a fully integrated digital experience for all customers.

The new website features a modern interactive design that keeps pace with the digital transformation and meets the needs of investors and stakeholders in the real estate sector in the emirate with the highest levels of efficiency and ease.

It serves as a practical translation of the Sharjah Government’s vision and directives to deliver smart, advanced services that enhance the attractiveness of the real estate market and support a sustainable investment environment.

Providing Smart and Flexible Real Estate Services

In this context, Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, said: “The upgraded website represents a new milestone in our journey toward full digital transformation. It reflects our commitment to providing smart and flexible real estate services that meet the aspirations of various categories of clients—including individuals, real estate developers, companies, homeowners’ associations, banks, and others—which reinforces Sharjah’s position as a leading real estate hub in the region”.

For her part, Salwa Al-Mahri, Director of IT Department, stated: “The comfort and satisfaction of our clients are among our top priorities.”

“We strive to provide information and channels to access and obtain services around the clock, with high quality, minimal effort, and in the shortest time possible.”

Staff Reporter, Gulf Today