Sharjah’s real estate sector maintained its growth momentum in the first nine months of 2026 as transactions reached Dh46.8 billion, rising 14 per cent year-on-year, official figures show. The trading volume rose 5.6 per cent between January and September, according to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. The department registered 91,560 transactions over the period, compared with 80,320 a year earlier. Title deed transactions rose 11.2 per cent to 34,420, while initial sales contracts totalled 11,258 Mortgage transactions reached 3,839, with a combined value of about Dh10.2 billion across 31 financing entities. Sales transactions numbered 24,749, up 2.1 per cent year-on-year, with a trading value of Dh35 billion. The deals covered 216 areas and a total traded area…

Wealthy Gulf investors are increasingly shifting their focus from luxury homes and prestigious properties towards income-generating assets, including property development, retail, affordable housing and commercial real estate, according to AlRayan Bank UK's latest GCC Investment Barometer 2026. The fourth annual report found that property development has emerged as the leading priority for future UK real estate investment, attracting 30 per cent of respondents, followed by retail at 29 per cent. Social or affordable housing, hospitality and leisure, and personal residential property each attracted 28 per cent, while build-to-rent developments accounted for 24 per cent. Student accommodation and industrial and logistics properties each attracted 23 per cent of respondents. The findings…

The real estate sector in Sharjah recorded strong results from the beginning of 2026 to the end of September, maintaining solid performance with growth in both the volume of monetary transactions and the total number of transactions. Total monetary transaction volume reached AED 46.8 billion, compared to AED 44.3 billion during the same period in 2025, a growth rate of 5.6% The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department has disclosed that the total number of transactions carried out in the first nine months of this year amounted to 91,560, which represents a 14% increase on the figure for the corresponding period of last year (when 80,320 transactions were recorded). The number of title deed transactions climbed to 34,420 (an increase of 11.2 per cent), while the number of preliminary…

Sobha Realty has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ras Al Khaimah National Bank (RAKBANK) to provide mortgage solutions on preferential terms to eligible buyers to purchase residential properties in Shuba projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including ready-made units and a selection of properties on the map, with financing available to non-residents in the UAE under specific conditions.Under the agreement, eligible buyers can apply for financing to buy ready-made residential properties in Shuba projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi directly, while financing the purchase of selected units on the map in Dubai is required to pay at least 50% of the value of the property, and the project reaches a specific construction stage.All financing applications are subject to RAKBANK’s…

Abu Dhabi is entering a major growth phase with the development profile of a far more established branded residences market, with 92% of projects in its pipeline now standalone, according to The Brand Standard, the inaugural annual report from specialist advisory firm Global Branded Residences (GBR). The findings come as the global branded residences sector reaches 1,972 schemes across more than 100 countries, comprising 848 completed developments and 1,124 in the global pipeline.  The Brand Standard also finds that branded residences now achieve an average price premium of 44% compared with equivalent non-branded residential products globally. Abu Dhabi now has 31 branded residence projects, comprising five completed developments and 26 in the pipeline. This makes the UAE capital…

The Emirate of Ajman recorded 1,143 real estate transactions worth AED1.9 billion in September 2026, the Ajman Land and Real Estate Regulation Department said. Engineer Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director-General of the Department, said property sales saw strong activity during the month, reflecting investor interest in opportunities across the emirate. The total trading value reached AED1.44 billion across 879 transactions, with Al Nakheel 2 recording the highest-value sale at AED198 million. September also saw 153 mortgage transactions worth AED207 million, with Al Jurf Industrial 1 recording the highest-value mortgage at AED15 million. Emirates City was the most-traded major project during the month, followed by Azha Community and Ajman One, while Al Helio 2 led the most-traded…

Sharjah’s rental market is seeing broad-based growth across apartments and villas, with rents rising across the emirate’s most searched communities, according to new data from Bayut. All the top 15 most searched apartment rental areas recorded year-on-year increases in average rents in 2026. The same trend was seen across the top 15 villa rental locations, highlighting sustained demand across a wide range of communities.   Muwaileh Commercial remained the most searched apartment rental area, with average annual asking rents reaching Dh40,800, up 8.2 per cent from Dh37,709 in 2025. Al Majaz ranked second, with average asking rents of Dh53,471, an increase of 3.3 per cent, while Al Nahda (Sharjah) came third, with rents rising 2.7 per cent to Dh46,896 Other popular…

Burtville Developments has officially launched its latest residential development, Bab Al Qasr Beach Resort Residence 77, in Abu Dhabi. The project was unveiled yesterday through a launch event that featured the architectural mock-up and provided an in-depth introduction to its residences, resort amenities, beachfront setting and five-star services, attended by members of the UAE’s brokerage community. Set on one of Al Reem Island’s rare beachfront plots, Bab Al Qasr Beach Resort Residence 77 offers direct beach access within one of Abu Dhabi’s most connected urban destinations. Located on a substantial 17,534 sq. m. site, the development combines expansive landscaped areas, sweeping sea and mangrove views and a resort-inspired lifestyle, with seamless connectivity to…

New beachfront residential destination officially launched in Abu Dhabi, unveiling its architectural vision, branded residences and resort-style offering Abu Dhabi, UAE – 5 October 2026: Burtville Developments has officially launched its latest residential development, Bab Al Qasr Beach Resort Residence 77, in Abu Dhabi. The project was unveiled yesterday through a launch event that featured the architectural mock-up and provided an in-depth introduction to its residences, resort amenities, beachfront setting and five-star services, attended by members of the UAE’s brokerage community. Set on one of Al Reem Island’s rare beachfront plots, Bab Al Qasr Beach Resort Residence 77 offers direct beach access within one of Abu Dhabi’s most connected urban…

Burtville Developments announced the nomination of its “Bab Al Qasr Garden Residence 65” project in four prestigious categories at the 2026–2027 Arabian Property Awards. The nomination reflects the company’s commitment to developing projects that combine quality design, sustainability, integrated planning, and an enhanced residential living experience.   The project’s  categories include Best Sustainable Residential Project , Best Apartment Project , Best Mixed-Use Project , and Best Architectural Design for a Multi-Unit Residential Project – all in  Abu Dhabi. This achievement builds on Burtville continued presence at the Arabian Property Awards, following the company's two awards last year for its Bab Al Qasr Canal View Residence 22…

111-unit residential project receives completion certificate, reinforcing the developer's track record of early delivery Abu Dhabi, UAE, 03 August 2026 – Burtville Real Estate Development has officially commenced the handover process for residential units at its Ville 11 project in Masdar City after receiving the Building Completion Certificate from Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport on 31 July 2026.   The milestone enables the company to deliver the project 14 months ahead of its contractual completion date, with handovers beginning well before the originally scheduled date of 30 September 2027.   Construction on Ville 11 began in January 2024 and was completed in approximately 30 months, marking a significant achievement that reflects Burtville's…

Branded residential project dedicates 67% of its area to landscaped greenery and outdoor lifestyle amenities Abu Dhabi, UAE – For Immediate Release – 25 July 2026 Burtville Developments has announced the launch of Bab Al Qasr Garden Residences 65, a premium branded residential development in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. Carrying the prestigious Bab Al Qasr hospitality brand, the project is being developed on the largest residential land plot in Masdar City, spanning more than 310,000 square feet, introducing a new benchmark for integrated communities that combine quality living, sustainability, luxury hospitality services, and long-term investment value.   The launch comes at a time when Abu Dhabi's real estate market continues to experience strong growth, driven by…