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This blog post explains the current housing prices in Sharjah in 2026, using the latest public data we could verify.
We constantly update this Sharjah property price guide, because residential prices, exchange rates and buying costs can move during the year.
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Insights
- Sharjah property prices in 2026 are still much lower than Dubai prices, but the gap is narrowing in newer freehold-style communities such as Aljada and Al Zahia.
- The estimated median housing price in Sharjah in 2026 is AED 880,000, while the estimated average is AED 1.35 million, because villas lift the average.
- Bayut’s April 2026 Sharjah index points to about AED 924 per sqft for listed residential property, before negotiation and closing-price adjustments.
- Sharjah’s Q1 2026 real estate trading value reached AED 18.5 billion, which shows strong market activity even though buyers remain price-sensitive.
- Entry-level Sharjah apartments still exist around AED 300,000 to AED 450,000, mostly in older or smaller stock in Al Nahda, Muwaileh or central areas.
- New-build homes in Sharjah usually cost about 10% to 18% more than similar older resale homes, mainly because new communities offer better planning and easier ownership.
- In Sharjah in 2026, listed prices are usually about 3% to 6% above final sale prices, with larger resale villas often showing the biggest negotiation gap.
- Aljada, Al Zahia, Al Khan and Tilal City sit near the top of Sharjah price ranges, because these areas offer newer stock, amenities or stronger lifestyle appeal.
- A buyer should usually budget 6% to 9% extra for a clean Sharjah purchase, and more if the property needs renovation or mortgage financing.
What is the average housing price in Sharjah in 2026?
The median housing price in Sharjah in 2026 is usually more useful than the average price, because Sharjah has many affordable apartments and a smaller number of expensive villas that push the average upward.
We are writing this Sharjah housing price guide as of 2026, with the latest data collected from authoritative sources that we manually double checked.
In 2026, the estimated median housing price in Sharjah is about AED 880,000, which is about $240,000 or €208,000. The estimated average housing price in Sharjah in 2026 is about AED 1.35 million, which is about $368,000 or €319,000.
For 80% of ordinary residential properties in Sharjah in 2026, a realistic price range is about AED 360,000 to AED 3.2 million, which is about $98,000 to $871,000 or €85,000 to €757,000.
A realistic entry range in Sharjah in 2026 is AED 300,000 to AED 450,000, or about $82,000 to $123,000 and €71,000 to €106,000, which can buy an older studio or compact 1-bedroom apartment of about 35 to 55 sqm in Al Nahda, Muwaileh or older Al Majaz stock.
A realistic luxury range in Sharjah in 2026 is AED 3.8 million to AED 8 million, or about $1.03 million to $2.18 million and €899,000 to €1.89 million, which can buy a new or recent 4-bedroom to 5-bedroom villa or a large townhouse of about 300 to 500 sqm in Al Zahia, Tilal City, Hoshi or a premium Aljada-linked community.
By the way, you will find much more detailed price ranges in our property pack covering the real estate market in Sharjah.
Sources and methodology: we used WAM’s SRERD Q1 2026 report, Bayut’s Sharjah price index and Savills Sharjah Residential Market Report Q1 2026.
We used official transaction momentum, advertised price-per-square-foot data and professional market commentary to build a realistic buyer-level estimate.
We adjusted listed prices for likely negotiation, then rounded the numbers so the Sharjah housing price estimates stay easy to read.
Are Sharjah property listing prices close to the actual sale price in 2026?
In Sharjah in 2026, listed property prices are usually about 3% to 6% above the final sale price, so a simple working estimate is a 4.5% gap.
This happens because Sharjah buyers compare prices with Ajman, Dubai outskirts and older Dubai apartment stock, so many sellers cannot hold very aggressive asking prices. The gap is usually smallest for popular new off-plan projects in Aljada, Al Zahia and Tilal City, and largest for overpriced resale villas or older apartments with renovation needs.
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What is the price per sq m or per sq ft for properties in Sharjah in 2026?
As of 2026, the estimated median housing price in Sharjah is about AED 9,700 per sqm, or about $2,640 and €2,295 per sqm, and about AED 900 per sqft, or about $245 and €213 per sqft. The estimated average housing price in Sharjah is about AED 10,550 per sqm, or about $2,870 and €2,500 per sqm, and about AED 980 per sqft, or about $267 and €232 per sqft.
The highest price per sqm in Sharjah in 2026 is usually found in small new apartments, especially studios and 1-bedroom units in amenity-heavy projects, while the lowest price per sqm is usually found in older large villas or older low-rise homes away from prime roads and waterfronts.
The highest price per sqm in Sharjah in 2026 is typically in Aljada, Al Zahia, Al Khan and Tilal City, where good stock often ranges from about AED 10,200 to AED 12,900 per sqm. The lowest ranges are usually in older areas such as Al Ghafia, Al Sabkha, Al Nasserya and Al Yarmook, where older stock can sit around AED 2,700 to AED 5,400 per sqm.
Sources and methodology: we started from Bayut’s April 2026 Sharjah sale-price index, which gives an advertised benchmark near AED 924 per sqft.
We converted sqft into sqm, then adjusted the figures to reflect likely closing prices rather than only asking prices.
We checked the area pattern against Bayut’s Sharjah Market Report 2025 and Savills’ 2026 Sharjah coverage.
How have property prices evolved in Sharjah?
Sharjah residential prices in 2026 are about 2% higher than one year earlier in nominal AED terms. The increase is modest because new supply helped keep the Sharjah housing market balanced, even while demand improved.
Compared with 2024, Sharjah property prices in 2026 are likely about 6% to 10% higher in nominal AED terms. The two-year rise comes from stronger foreign-buyer demand, more attention on approved ownership areas and the continued growth of master-planned communities.
By the way, we’ve written a blog article detailing the latest updates on property price variations in The United Arab Emirates.
Finally, if you want to know whether now is a good time to buy a property there, you can check our pack covering everything there is to know about the housing market in Sharjah.
Sources and methodology: we compared SRERD Q1 2026 data reported by WAM with Gulf News’ 2025 SRERD summary.
We used IMF UAE inflation data to separate nominal price growth from real price growth.
We treated the result as a practical estimate, because Sharjah does not publish a clean public neighborhood-level residential price index.
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How do prices vary by housing type in Sharjah in 2026?
In Sharjah in 2026, apartments represent about 68% of listing and sales interest, villas about 20%, townhouses about 8%, penthouses and duplexes about 2%, and residential land plots about 2%, because the Sharjah market is led by commuter households, families and first-time buyers.
As of 2026, a studio apartment in Sharjah averages about AED 390,000, or $106,000 and €92,000, while a 1-bedroom apartment averages about AED 650,000, or $177,000 and €154,000. A 2-bedroom apartment is closer to AED 980,000, or $267,000 and €232,000, a 3-bedroom apartment is around AED 1.45 million, or $395,000 and €343,000, a townhouse is around AED 2.25 million, or $613,000 and €532,000, and a villa is around AED 3.25 million, or $885,000 and €769,000.
If you want to know more, you should read our dedicated analyses:
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Sources and methodology: we used Bayut’s Sharjah price index for price levels by property type.
We checked the housing-type mix against Bayut’s 2025 Sharjah market report and Savills’ 2026 Sharjah residential report.
We rounded each type-level estimate because a single average can hide major differences between older stock and new master-planned homes.
How do property prices compare between existing and new homes in Sharjah in 2026?
In Sharjah in 2026, a new-build home usually costs about 10% to 18% more than a comparable older resale home, with a practical midpoint near 14%.
This new-build premium exists because newer Sharjah homes are often in planned communities with parking, pools, retail, landscaping, developer payment plans and clearer ownership structures.
Sources and methodology: we compared advertised prices from Bayut’s Sharjah index with the project trend described by Savills.
We also used Sharjah Executive Council ownership rules to understand why approved new communities attract more buyers.
We treated older resale homes and new master-planned homes separately, because the buyer experience is very different.
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How do property prices vary by neighborhood in Sharjah in 2026?
Aljada is one of the clearest premium areas in Sharjah in 2026, with new apartments, townhouses and mixed-use community homes often ranging from about AED 750,000 to AED 2.4 million, or $204,000 to $654,000 and €177,000 to €568,000. Aljada prices are higher because buyers pay for a newer master-planned setting, retail, amenities and easier ownership structures.
Al Khan is a strong lifestyle and waterfront apartment area in Sharjah in 2026, with many homes ranging from about AED 650,000 to AED 2.2 million, or $177,000 to $599,000 and €154,000 to €521,000. Al Khan prices are supported by water views, established towers and access toward Dubai.
Muwaileh is a practical value area in Sharjah in 2026, with many apartments and family flats ranging from about AED 450,000 to AED 1.5 million, or $123,000 to $408,000 and €106,000 to €355,000. Muwaileh stays popular because the area works well for commuters, students and families who want more space than many Dubai options provide.
You will find a much more detailed analysis by areas in our property pack about Sharjah. Meanwhile, here is a quick summary table we have made so you can understand how prices change across areas:
| Sharjah area | Area profile | Typical home price | Typical price per sqm | Typical price per sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aljada | New master-planned and expat popular | AED 750k to 2.4M / $204k to 654k | AED 10,800 to 12,900 / $2,940 to 3,510 | AED 1,000 to 1,200 / $272 to 327 |
| Al Zahia | Family and premium community | AED 900k to 3.8M / $245k to 1.03M | AED 10,200 to 12,400 / $2,780 to 3,380 | AED 950 to 1,150 / $259 to 313 |
| Al Khan | Waterfront and popular | AED 650k to 2.2M / $177k to 599k | AED 9,700 to 12,400 / $2,640 to 3,380 | AED 900 to 1,150 / $245 to 313 |
| Tilal City | Villas and new community | AED 1.6M to 4.5M / $436k to 1.23M | AED 9,700 to 11,850 / $2,640 to 3,225 | AED 900 to 1,100 / $245 to 300 |
| Muwaileh | Commute, schools and value | AED 450k to 1.5M / $123k to 408k | AED 8,600 to 10,750 / $2,340 to 2,930 | AED 800 to 1,000 / $218 to 272 |
| Al Majaz | Established and waterfront-adjacent | AED 500k to 1.7M / $136k to 463k | AED 7,500 to 9,700 / $2,040 to 2,640 | AED 700 to 900 / $191 to 245 |
| Al Nahda Sharjah | Commute and entry-level | AED 320k to 1.2M / $87k to 327k | AED 6,450 to 8,600 / $1,755 to 2,340 | AED 600 to 800 / $163 to 218 |
| Hoshi | Villa and family | AED 1.8M to 4.2M / $490k to 1.14M | AED 6,450 to 8,600 / $1,755 to 2,340 | AED 600 to 800 / $163 to 218 |
| Al Rahmaniya | Villa and family value | AED 1.7M to 3.4M / $463k to 926k | AED 6,450 to 8,900 / $1,755 to 2,425 | AED 600 to 825 / $163 to 225 |
| Al Taawun | Commute and apartment value | AED 400k to 1.4M / $109k to 381k | AED 6,450 to 8,600 / $1,755 to 2,340 | AED 600 to 800 / $163 to 218 |
| Al Yarmook | Older central value | AED 300k to 900k / $82k to 245k | AED 3,800 to 5,400 / $1,035 to 1,470 | AED 350 to 500 / $95 to 136 |
| Al Nasserya / Al Ghafia | Budget and older stock | AED 250k to 850k / $68k to 231k | AED 2,700 to 5,400 / $735 to 1,470 | AED 250 to 500 / $68 to 136 |
Sources and methodology: we used Bayut’s area-level Sharjah price index as the main live-market reference.
We checked the area ranking against Bayut’s 2025 demand report and Savills’ Sharjah residential report.
We grouped nearby budget areas together when public data was thin, because small local samples can give misleading exact figures.
How much more do you pay for properties in Sharjah when you include renovation work, taxes, and fees?
In Sharjah in 2026, a clean residential purchase usually costs about 6% to 9% more than the purchase price once registration, agency, admin and basic setup costs are included.
For a property bought around $200,000, or about AED 735,000, a normal extra budget is about AED 59,000 to AED 81,000. That means the full cost in Sharjah in 2026 can end up near AED 794,000 to AED 816,000, or about $216,000 to $222,000, before any major renovation.
For a property bought around $500,000, or about AED 1.84 million, a normal extra budget is about AED 147,000 to AED 202,000. That means the full cost in Sharjah in 2026 can end up near AED 1.98 million to AED 2.04 million, or about $540,000 to $556,000, before any major renovation.
For a property bought around $1,000,000, or about AED 3.67 million, a normal extra budget is about AED 294,000 to AED 404,000. That means the full cost in Sharjah in 2026 can end up near AED 3.97 million to AED 4.08 million, or about $1.08 million to $1.11 million, before major renovation or custom furnishing.
By the way, we keep updated a blog article detailing the property taxes and fees to factor in the total buying cost in The United Arab Emirates.
Meanwhile, here is a detailed table of the additional expenses you may have to pay when buying a new property in Sharjah
| Extra cost | Type | Estimated cost range in Sharjah |
|---|---|---|
| SRERD buyer registration or transfer fee | Fees / taxes | About 2% to 4% of the purchase price, depending on buyer and deal structure. For each AED 1 million, this can mean about AED 20,000 to AED 40,000, or about $5,400 to $10,900. Always confirm the exact rule before signing. |
| Agency commission | Fees | Usually around 2% plus VAT when a broker is involved. For each AED 1 million, this is roughly AED 21,000 including VAT, or about $5,700. Some off-plan deals may handle this differently. |
| Title deed, admin, NOC and document fees | Admin fees | A normal working range is about AED 2,000 to AED 8,000, or about $545 to $2,180. The final amount depends on the developer, bank, document process and property type. |
| Mortgage arrangement fee | Financing | Banks often charge about 0.5% to 1% of the loan amount. On an AED 1 million loan, this is about AED 5,000 to AED 10,000, or about $1,400 to $2,700. Some banks cap or discount this fee. |
| Valuation fee | Financing | A common estimate is about AED 2,500 to AED 4,000, or about $680 to $1,090. Banks use this valuation before final mortgage approval. The fee can vary by property type. |
| Mortgage registration and bank legal costs | Financing | A safe estimate is about AED 3,000 to AED 10,000 or more, which is about $820 to $2,720 or more. The total depends on the bank, loan size and registration process. |
| Light renovation | Renovation | A simple refresh can cost about AED 500 to AED 1,000 per sqm, or about $136 to $272 per sqm. This usually covers paint, small fixes and minor upgrades. It does not cover major layout changes. |
| Medium renovation | Renovation | A more serious upgrade can cost about AED 1,000 to AED 2,000 per sqm, or about $272 to $545 per sqm. This can include kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and better fittings. Older apartments can easily fall into this band. |
| Heavy villa renovation | Renovation | A heavy villa renovation can cost AED 2,000 to AED 4,000 or more per sqm, or about $545 to $1,090 or more per sqm. This applies when plumbing, electrical work, bathrooms, kitchen, flooring and exterior work all need attention. |
| Moving, furniture and utility setup | Moving / setup | A practical range is about AED 15,000 to AED 80,000, or about $4,100 to $21,800. The amount depends on family size, furniture quality and how much work the home needs before move-in. |
Sources and methodology: we used SRERD’s official portal for the property-registration framework and UAE Central Bank currency data for USD conversion.
We used normal UAE brokerage, mortgage and renovation cost ranges to build a practical Sharjah buying-cost estimate.
We rounded the totals because actual charges depend on nationality, property type, bank choice and the final transaction structure.
We made this infographic to show you how property prices in the UAE compare to other big cities across the region. It breaks down the average price per square meter in city centers, so you can see how cities stack up. It’s an easy way to spot where you might get the best value for your money. We hope you like it.
What properties can you buy in Sharjah in 2026 with different budgets?
With $100,000, or about AED 367,000, Sharjah in 2026 offers a real but tight market: you may find a 35 to 40 sqm existing studio in Al Nahda Sharjah, a 32 to 38 sqm compact studio in older Muwaileh stock, or a small 45 to 55 sqm older 1-bedroom apartment in Al Yarmook if the unit is not prime.
With $200,000, or about AED 735,000, you can target a 60 to 75 sqm 1-bedroom apartment in Muwaileh, a 65 to 80 sqm existing 1-bedroom apartment in Al Majaz, or a large studio to small 1-bedroom unit of 50 to 65 sqm in Aljada if the building and view are not premium.
With $300,000, or about AED 1.10 million, you can look for a 90 to 105 sqm 2-bedroom apartment in Al Majaz, a 70 to 85 sqm premium 1-bedroom apartment in Aljada, or an 85 to 100 sqm 2-bedroom apartment in the Al Khan waterfront area.
With $500,000, or about AED 1.84 million, you can consider a 130 to 160 sqm 3-bedroom apartment in Al Khan, a 105 to 125 sqm premium 2-bedroom apartment in Aljada, or a 160 to 190 sqm small townhouse in Tilal City or on the Al Zahia fringe.
With $1,000,000, or about AED 3.67 million, Sharjah gives you a strong family-home budget: you can look at a 300 to 380 sqm 4-bedroom villa in Hoshi, a 250 to 330 sqm 4-bedroom townhouse or villa in Al Zahia, or a 180 to 240 sqm large premium apartment in Al Khan or Aljada.
With $2,000,000, or about AED 7.35 million, Sharjah is already in the luxury range, so you can target a 450 to 650 sqm 5-bedroom to 6-bedroom villa in Al Zahia, a 600 to 800 sqm custom villa in a premium pocket of Hoshi or Al Rahmaniya, or a premium villa in Tilal City or an Aljada-linked community.
If you need a more detailed analysis, we have a blog article detailing what you can buy at different budget levels in The United Arab Emirates.
What sources have we used to write this blog article?
Whether it’s in our blog articles or the market analyses included in our property pack about Sharjah, we always rely on the strongest methodology we can … and we don’t throw out numbers at random.
We also aim to be fully transparent, so below we’ve listed the authoritative sources we used, and explained how we used them and the methods behind our estimates.
| Source | Why this source is reliable | How we used the source |
|---|---|---|
| Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department via WAM, Q1 2026 | WAM is the official UAE state news agency, and the article reports data released by Sharjah’s real estate registration authority. | We used this source to anchor the size and momentum of the Sharjah property market in 2026. We used the AED 18.5 billion trading value, 40.7% annual growth and transaction count as our main official market backdrop. |
| Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department official portal | SRERD is the official authority for property registration and title-deed processes in Sharjah. | We used this source to understand the registration framework behind Sharjah residential transactions. We did not use it for neighborhood medians, because the public portal does not publish a clean residential price index by area. |
| Bayut Sharjah Property Sale Price Index, April 2026 | Bayut is one of the largest UAE property portals and publishes transparent advertised price data by property type and area. | We used this source as the main live-market benchmark for Sharjah advertised residential prices. We adjusted the figures downward where needed, because asking prices are often above final closing prices. |
| Bayut Annual Sharjah Market Report 2025 | Bayut’s annual report gives area-level demand and price commentary for apartments, villas and off-plan homes. | We used this source to check which Sharjah neighborhoods attract the most buyer interest. We also used it to test whether 2026 neighborhood estimates were consistent with late-2025 trends. |
| Savills Sharjah Residential Market Report Q1 2026 | Savills is a major global real estate consultancy with direct coverage of the Sharjah residential market. | We used this source to check market drivers, foreign-buyer demand and the rise of master-planned communities. We treated Savills as a professional-market check against portal-based price data. |
| Gulf News summary of SRERD 2025 activity | Gulf News is a major UAE newspaper, and the article cites Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department figures. | We used this source to compare 2026 activity with the full-year 2025 baseline. We used the reported trading value and market activity to understand why Sharjah prices stayed supported into 2026. |
| Sharjah Executive Council ownership decision | This is the official Sharjah Executive Council source on foreign ownership in approved development areas. | We used this source to explain why buyer demand broadened after the ownership changes. We also used it to explain why newer approved communities can price above older stock. |
| Central Bank of the UAE domestic market operations | The Central Bank is the official monetary authority for the UAE. | We used this source to support the AED to USD conversion assumption. We used the fixed peg of about AED 3.6725 per US dollar. |
| IMF World Economic Outlook, UAE inflation | The IMF is a primary international source for inflation data and macroeconomic forecasts. | We used this source to inflation-adjust the one-year and longer-term price comparisons. We used UAE inflation because there is no clean public Sharjah-only residential property deflator. |
| AED to EUR exchange-rate history, June 2026 | This source provides dated AED to EUR exchange-rate history for the writing period. | We used this source to convert Sharjah housing prices from AED into euros. We rounded euro figures because exchange rates move daily. |
| Arada official Aljada community page | Arada is the developer behind Aljada, one of Sharjah’s most visible master-planned communities. | We used this source to understand the type of residential product available in Aljada. We did not use the developer page as a market-wide price source, because developer pages can focus on specific projects. |
| Tilal Properties official website | Tilal Properties is linked to one of the important new community areas in Sharjah. | We used this source to understand the residential positioning of Tilal City. We used independent market data for price levels, then used the developer source only for context. |
| Alef Group official website | Alef Group is a major Sharjah developer involved in modern residential and mixed-use projects. | We used this source as context for the growth of newer residential projects in Sharjah. We did not treat it as a neutral price index. |
| UAE Ministry of Finance | The UAE Ministry of Finance is an official government source for national fiscal and economic context. | We used this source as general background for the UAE economic setting. We relied on SRERD, WAM, Bayut and Savills for the housing-price estimates. |
| UAE Ministry of Economy | The UAE Ministry of Economy is an official source for national economic information and investment context. | We used this source to keep the Sharjah residential discussion aligned with the wider UAE investment environment. We did not use it for exact property prices. |
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