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Emirati women invested AED2.7 billion in Sharjah's real estate sector during the first eight months of 2026.
The investments covered 3,385 properties acquired by 3,737 Emirati women.
The figures highlight the growing participation of Emirati women in Sharjah's property market.
The data was released by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department to mark Emirati Women's Day.
Property Investment Rises From 2025
Emirati women's participation in Sharjah property increased across key indicators compared with the same period in 2025.
The number of properties traded rose from 3,322 to 3,385.
This represents a 1.9% increase in the number of properties traded.
The number of Emirati women investors increased from 3,586 to 3,737, representing growth of 4.2%.
Transaction Value Increases 1.2%
The total value of property transactions also increased during the period.
Transaction value rose from AED2.6 billion in 2025 to AED2.7 billion in 2026.
This represents a year-on-year increase of 1.2%.
The growth indicates continued confidence among Emirati women in Sharjah's property market.
Women Become Active Property Investors
The latest figures highlight the increasing role of women as property investors and asset owners.
Real estate provides investors with an opportunity to build long-term assets and diversify their wealth.
The rising number of Emirati women participating in the sector also reflects broader economic empowerment.
Sharjah's regulatory and investment environment continues to support this participation.
Sharjah Property Market Gains Confidence
The increase in investment comes as Sharjah continues to develop its real estate sector.
The emirate has attracted interest from both domestic and international investors.
Residential communities, commercial properties and mixed-use developments are contributing to the expansion of the market.
Improving infrastructure and new development projects are also supporting the emirate's investment appeal.
Investment Focuses on Building Assets
The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department said the investment activity reflects growing awareness of real estate as a long-term asset.
Property ownership can provide investors with an opportunity to build sustainable capital assets.
For Emirati women, rising participation represents a broader shift towards greater involvement in investment and wealth creation.
The trend is supported by initiatives aimed at strengthening women's economic participation.
National Strategy Supports Women's Participation
The growth in women's real estate investment is linked to the UAE's broader efforts to increase women's economic participation.
The National Strategy for Empowerment of Emirati Women 2023–2031 provides a framework for supporting women's participation across different sectors.
Sharjah has also continued initiatives focused on developing women's capabilities and expanding their economic opportunities.
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Sharjah Real Estate Remains Attractive
The latest investment figures indicate continued confidence in Sharjah's real estate market.
The emirate offers a range of residential and commercial property opportunities across established and emerging communities.
Its proximity to Dubai and comparatively diverse property offerings also contribute to its attractiveness.
These factors can support continued investment activity among both individual and institutional buyers.
Female Investors Strengthen Market Activity
The participation of 3,737 Emirati women across 3,385 properties represents a significant level of activity.
The increase from the previous year suggests that female participation is continuing to expand.
Higher ownership levels can contribute to broader diversification within the emirate's property market.
The trend also highlights the growing importance of women as an investor segment.
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Sharjah Property Investment Outlook
Emirati women's real estate investment reached AED2.7 billion in the first eight months of 2026.
With the number of investors and properties both increasing from a year earlier, women's participation in Sharjah's property market continues to strengthen.
The trend could remain important as Sharjah expands its real estate offering and the UAE continues to promote greater economic participation among women.
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