Sharjah kicks off real estate transactions for 2026 acres to boost investment
This decision was approved by Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al QaSimi, Crown Prince, Governor of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (sec).
The decision of Sharjah’s Executive Director reinforces the Emirate’s strategy to position itself as a global investment destination for real estate before 2026, which will run from January 21-24, 2026 at the Expo Center Sharjah.
Sharjah Real Estate
Under the approved incentives, property transactions made during the fair will benefit from:
- 0.5% discount on sales revenue for real estate developers
- 1 PECE discount on purchases for UAE and GCC Nationals
- 2 PECER discount for foreign buyers under major ownership
- 1 cent discount on Usufruct arrangements
The Planning Committee said the reduction is expected to enhance the impact of the exhibition by encouraging developers to accelerate the launch of large projects while attracting new investors from various countries.
ACRES 2026
Held under the Patonage of Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al QaSimi, ACRES 2026 is organized by the Palms Rarjah Events Department (SRRD) and the leader.
The exhibition covers 10,000SQ M and will bring together leading property developers, property investors, tourism development companies, suppliers, banks and buyers. Some new architectural projects and high-end developments will make their debut at the event.
The fair will also offer exclusive, competitive investment opportunities supported by incentives and facilitation measures from the Sharjah government.
A reduced fee
Abdulaziz Ahmed al Shamsi, Director-General of the Rarjah Construction Department (SRRD), praised the decision, describing it as an effective measure to improve market competition at the local and regional levels.
He said the reduced fee would stimulate transaction activity, increase sales volumes and boost investor confidence in Sharjah’s fast-growing property sector.
Al Shamsi said: “We hope that this project will have a positive impact on the results of hectares 2026, driving the entire real estate sector, by continuing with its home as a complete, non-living, and investment”.
Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of SCCI, said the SEC’s decision shows Sharjah’s commitment to supporting the sector and improving its attractiveness to investors from all nations.
He also pointed out that the fee reduction will attract new market entrants and strengthen the fair’s role as a regional architectural specialty.
Al Awadi highlighted the momentum from acres 2025, which recorded AED4.3bn ($1.17BN) in sales – an increase of over 207 percent compared to over 2024 viewers – and saw the participation of over 202 viewers.
A decrease in income is expected to increase the deals
Saed Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Representative Committee of Real Estate in the SCCI Group and Chairman of the Planning Committee of Acres, said this decision supports the competitive real estate environment and the growing demand for value-driven projects.
“The real estate market is witnessing a change towards greater competition and a cold demand for value-driven real estate projects. Exemptions and incentives will help create resilience and make money again,” he said.
Al Suwaidi added that the decision will generate a wider economic impact by drawing new investor segments into the market and reviving the premiums.
Investor confidence
Nawaf OBaid, CEO of Sharjah Real Estation show “explained the sec’s decision as a strategic catalyst for market growth and competitive advantage for viewers.
He said the reduction in procurement costs provides direct support to companies looking to expand their market reach and accelerate closings.
OBAID added that the spectators remain very confident, noting that they have completely reserved the entire exhibition area of 2026 hectares two months in advance.
