Residential sale transactions totalled 5,357 during Q2, representing a 30.5% decline from Q1 but remaining 58.6% above Q2 2025. Across the first half of the year, sales more than doubled to 13,081, from 6,140 in H1 2025. Savills said the quarterly moderation reflected Sharjah's typical seasonal pattern after Q1 benefited from major project launches, the ACRES exhibition and registration fee incentives, rather than a deterioration in underlying demand. Financing activity strengthened despite the lower quarterly sales total. Mortgage registrations reached 1,555 in Q2, rising 51% quarter-on-quarter and 30% year-on-year, indicating sustained confidence among end-users and investors. Shane Breen, Head of Sharjah &

Alef Group, a premier real estate developer in Sharjah, has announced the successful sell-out of Phase One of Linar, a waterfront residential development in Al Mamzar, comprising Towers A, B and C. Following exceptionally strong demand that resulted in the complete sell-out of the first three towers, Alef Group has now released Towers D and E for sale, marking the next phase in the development's residential offering. The robust sales performance of Linar's first three towers underscore the sheer exclusivity of the project, which occupies one of the very last prime residential plots directly on the Al Mamzar Corniche. Offering over

Parkin Company PJSC ("Parkin" or the "Company"), UAE's leading provider of paid parking facilities and mobility services, has entered into a strategic partnership with master developer Arada to introduce its first smart paid parking system within Aljada, the large-scale mixed-use megaproject located in Sharjah. The partnership marks another milestone in Parkin's expansion into developer-led communities while enhancing parking convenience and availability for residents and visitors. The new system, which comes into effect on 15 July 2026, will leverage Parkin's advanced parking technology, including Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), to deliver a seamless, ticketless parking experience while supporting the efficient management of

Global master developer Arada will launch Arada Capital, a new funds management platform to develop and manage institutional-grade investment opportunities across real estate asset classes in the Middle East and selected international markets. To be based in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Arada Capital has received its In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the ADGM's Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and is in the process of seeking the final licensing approvals from the FRSA to act as a fund manager. Following that approval Arada Capital's funds will be designed to allow institutional and qualified investors to participate directly in Arada's pipeline and

Arada has begun the pre-launch phase at 100 Avenue Road, a new residential development in Swiss Cottage, a short distance from the leafy expanses of Regent’s Park and Hampstead Heath in North West London. Construction of the 172-apartment building is already under way and due to complete in the fourth quarterof 2028, marking the UAE-headquartered master developer’s first London product following its acquisition of Regal – now Arada London - in September 2025. 100 Avenue Road offers contemporary London living at its finest, combining Arada’s innovative design and upscale lifestyle offerings from the UAE with Regal’s longstanding expertise in delivering homes

Alef Group, a premier real estate developer, has announced the official launch of Linar, its latest flagship residential development and new coastal address in Al Mamzar, Sharjah. Valued at AED 4 billion, Linar is Alef’s first project with a direct waterfront setting, marking a defining milestone in the Group’s vision to shape modern communities with long-term value. Following strong demand for Tower A EOIs, Alef Group expanded Expressions of Interest to include Towers B and C. All Phase 1 EOIs have now been fully reserved, representing a total of 1,572 residential units with a combined value of over AED 2 billion.

Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded transactions worth AED3.1 billion through 7,119 transactions in May, underscoring continued investor interest in the emirate's property market. The total area traded in sales transactions reached around 9.5 million square feet, according to data released by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. Data issued by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department showed that ownership certificate transactions reached 2,902 transactions, representing 40.8 percent of the total. These were followed by ownership deed transactions with 2,776 transactions (39 percent), then mortgage transactions with 718 transactions (10.1 percent) valued at AED934.7 million. Initial sales contracts accounted for 513 transactions (7.2 percent),

The UAE remains one of the world’s most attractive real estate investment destinations in spite of the recent regional challenges, according to a new global survey commissioned by Arada. Arada’sUAE Property Investment Index, which was conducted by US-based Penta Group, ranked the country as the top investment destination, with 56% of global investors expressing serious interest in the UAE’s property market, more than any other market surveyed, and ahead of the United States (54%), the United Kingdom (41%), France (28%) and Spain (27%). Conducted between 1 April to 23 April across 12 key markets, the survey of 689 established property investors is

Master developer Arada will host a series of Eid Al Adha celebrations across its communities in Sharjah, bringing together residents and visitors through live roaming entertainment, cultural performances, community barbecue experiences powered by Alsimrah,family activities and outdoor experiences during the Eid holidays. Taking place from 27-29 May, the Eid programme will feature activations across Aljada, Masaar and Nasma Residences, transforming the destinations into vibrant community hubs for families and visitors. All Eid activities will take place from 7pm-11pm, with entry free for all visitors. At Aljada, visitors can enjoy an extended Eid experience featuring live entertainment, cultural shows, roaming performances and interactive

Arada has successfully signed its first sustainability-linked financing, a $100 million facility that has been agreed with First Abu Dhabi Bank and guaranteed by Italy’s export credit agency SACE. The financing agreement has been structured to align with Arada’s internal targets to achieve local impact and underscores the master developer’s commitment to pursuing green investment and sustainable construction practices. The five-year Islamic financing facility will be used for general corporate purposes and to support development at Arada’s projects. Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, said: “This new financing underlines Arada’s strength in diversifying our funding sources while reinforcing our determination to work