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Sharjah Real Estate Intelligence
Rental Stability
Index
Index
DATA CURRENT
FEBRUARY 2026 · SHARJAH, UAE
Areas Tracked
18zones
Sharjah emirate coverage
Avg. Gross Yield
6%
Range: 4% – 7.1%
Vacancy Rate
5.8%
Below Dubai's 7–8%
Rent Growth YoY
8%
Down from 18–25% peak
Days on Market
30days
Avg. well-priced units
Family Zone
Investor Zone
Mixed Zone
Volatile
Stability Profiles
Full Index Ranking
| # | Area | Zone Type | RSI Score | Long-Term Tenants | Turnover Rate | School Proximity | Drop Resilience | Gross Yield |
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Market Intelligence · Feb 2026
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University City Effect
Areas surrounding Sharjah's University City — Al Taawun, Muwaileh, and Al Nahda — benefit from near-zero seasonal vacancy. Academic calendars create predictable demand cycles. Long-term tenants average 2.3-year tenancy.
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New Rental Index Impact
The January 2025 Sharjah Rental Index now caps renewal increases, protecting long-term tenant retention. Stable zones like Al Majaz and Al Nahda benefit most. Volatile zones still command 25% premiums on new contracts.
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Dubai Commuter Premium
Al Nahda, Al Taawun, and Muwaileh Commercial command the highest stable demand due to direct Dubai commute access. Average rental yield in this corridor: 6.8–7.1%.
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Family Villa Resilience
Tilal City, Aljada, and Al Rahmaniya villa zones show highest rental drop resilience over 5 years. Families sign 24-month leases. Al Rahmaniya 3-bed villas average AED 125K/year with under 5% annual churn.
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New Supply Risk
Aljada and Tilal City have 12,000+ units delivering through 2026. Investor-heavy off-plan zones face turnover spikes upon handover. Short-term yield compression likely before Q3 2026 stabilization.
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Waterfront Volatility
Al Khan and Maryam Island command the highest rents (avg AED 61,700/yr) but show greater volatility. Premium units face 45–60 day re-letting periods when overpriced. Treat as yield-play, not stability-play.
Sharjah RSI Dashboard
Sources: Bayut Annual Market Report 2025 · Sands of Wealth Jan 2026
Colliers Q2 Northern Emirates · Gulf News Property · Rentify Platform Data
Data reflects market conditions as of February 2026
Colliers Q2 Northern Emirates · Gulf News Property · Rentify Platform Data
Data reflects market conditions as of February 2026
