Sharjah – Investor’s Guide

Sharjah – Investor’s Guide

Sharjah is adjacent to Dubai, being a perfect option for those who want to live in a calmer place or make profitable real estate investments. The only emirate that lies on both coasts of the country: East and West.

Area: 2,590km2, third largest emirate

Landscape: beaches, deserts and mountains, lakes, and lagoons

Features: 3 exclaves overlooking the Gulf of Oman, 1 exclave in a desert

Population: 1.8 million people in 2024 (UN data)

Travel time to Dubai: 5 mins, 15 mins to DXB Airport

COST OF LIVING

Monthly expenses, without rent, for a single person in Sharjah is $804 - 26% lower than in Dubai. Average rental prices are 56% lower.

ECONOMY

Main economic activities: wholesale, retail trade, auto repair, and manufacturing. Sharjah has 3 ports, 6 free zones, and an international airport. Expo Centre Sharjah is one of the most popular trade exhibition venues in the region.

TOURISM

In 2023, Sharjah welcomed 400,000+ European visitors.

This is a 28% increase compared to 2022.

The emirate has a large variety of nature reserves, like mangrove and acacia forests, and 129km of coastline.

Sharjah was recognised as the UNESCO World Book Capital 2019.

The Emirate offers:

• Beaches with Length Up to 9.4km All Over the Coastline
• Heritage Villages and Archeological Sites
• Diving, Hiking, Yachting
• Sougs and Malls

REAL ESTATE

Sharjah allows property investors to have:

• Freehold
• Income Tax 0%
• ROl Up to 6.24% by the Sea

KEY PROJECTS

– Alijada

Mega development with the entertainment complex designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, 4.4km retail boulevard, cultural centre and art galleries.

– Maryam Island

Community in downtown on the 900m seaside promenade with easy access to several beaches, marinas, and a 4,000m2 park.