Sharjah Halves Registration Fee For Property Buyers At Real Estate Exhibition

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

Property transactions valued at more than Dh5 billion are expected to be executed at the upcoming Sharjah real estate exhibition Acres 2026 this month on the back of incentives to be offered to buyers and new projects to be showcased during the four-day expo.

“We are expecting more than 120 exhibitors, showcasing over 200 projects during Acres 2026. We are also having more than 30 workshops and podcasts. In 2025, we had more than Dh4 billion in sales during the exhibition.

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"This year, we are expecting more than that, because new projects have been announced and more will be announced during the expo. We're expecting sales and the number of visitors to grow 20 to 25 per cent compared to last year,” said Saeed Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Representative Committee of the Real Estate Sector Business Group at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI).

He said one of the key highlights of the exhibition is that buyers will be offered 50 per cent off the government registration fee; hence, both the developer and buyer will benefit from the deal. This initiative is aimed at supporting the local real estate market, which has grown tremendously after the introduction of the freehold law in the emirate a few years ago.

“Sharjah real estate has been growing due to freehold law, the establishment of new industrial areas, the launch of new projects, and attractive deals being offered by the developer,” said Al Suwaidi, who is also chairman of the organising committee of Acres.

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD) will organise the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition“Acres” from January 21 to 24 at Expo Centre, Sharjah.

In November 2025, Sharjah's real estate sector set a new historical record, with total transactions reaching Dh9.5 billion, the highest monthly figure ever recorded in the emirate's history.

Spanning over 10,000 square meters, the annual exhibition draws over 15,000 visitors and investors from across the country and abroad.

“Sharjah's real estate market is witnessing balanced growth and diversified opportunities,” said Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, director-general of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

He emphasised that the Sharjah Chamber is actively supporting this growth through developing targeted initiatives, strengthening strategic partnerships, and providing effective platforms that drive sustainable business growth.

Meanwhile, Saeed Ghanem Al Suwaidi said that Acres represents a strategic platform that reflects the vitality and dynamism of Sharjah's real estate market and introduces a more advanced approach to property investment.

He explained that the exhibition enables developers and investors to showcase real estate projects, introduce innovative property solutions, and build long-term partnerships. It also functions as an economic catalyst that supports high-value growth in the real estate sector and enhances Sharjah's position as a global destination for sustainable investment.

Some of the big industry executives who will speak during the exhibition on various topics, including AI and blockchain in real estate, market trends, changing buyer/tenant preferences, key provisions of Sharjah real estate regulations, and supply and demand aspects of the market.

Dr. Fatima Khalifa Al Muqarrab, Director of the International Relations Department at SCCI, said Acres is a flagship event in Sharjah, and a testament to the booming real estate in the emirate.

“Year-on-year, we see the sector is growing, and the developers are keen to participate as its profile is growing globally. We will have ministers and diplomats attending the exhibition. We see a lot of engagement and interest from international investors because the real state booming and the investment climate here in the country is very attractive,” she said.

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