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The Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition, known as ACRES 2026, concluded with record-breaking real estate transactions exceeding 5 billion dirhams, marking a 17% increase compared to the previous year. Organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, and Leader Exhibition Organization at Expo Centre Sharjah, the event has solidified its position as one of the most significant real estate exhibitions in the region.
The exhibition attracted more than 18,000 visitors, including investors and real estate professionals, and featured over 120 exhibitors from leading real estate development and investment companies. According to official reports, the event showcased more than 200 real estate projects ranging from luxury residential units and modern villas to innovative commercial and industrial developments and investment land opportunities.
Government Decision Boosts Sharjah Real Estate Market
A key factor driving the exceptional turnout was the Sharjah Executive Council’s decision to reduce registration fees for real estate transactions during the exhibition period. This strategic move significantly increased visitor engagement and contributed to the overall success of the event. The fee reduction applied exclusively to projects executed during the exhibition days, creating a sense of urgency among potential investors.
According to Abdul Aziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director General of the Real Estate Registration Department in Sharjah, the exhibition recorded 2,747 sales transactions. This figure reflects the high level of demand and investor confidence in the Sharjah real estate market, he stated, confirming the growing stature of the emirate’s property sector.
Exclusive Project Launches and Investment Opportunities
The event witnessed the announcement of distinctive real estate projects being launched for the first time both within and outside the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, exhibitors offered exceptional investment opportunities, special discounts, and flexible payment plans targeting various investor categories. These incentives played a crucial role in attracting a diverse range of participants to the Sharjah property exhibition.
Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, emphasized that the results achieved by ACRES 2026 reflect the dynamism of the emirate’s real estate market. According to Al Owais, the market demonstrates a high capacity to absorb economic transformations within an investment environment built on trust and balance between economic growth and quality of life.
Strategic Platform for Real Estate Investment Decisions
Al Owais further noted that the exhibition has successfully established its role as a comprehensive economic platform that transcends traditional real estate promotion. The event supports investment decision-making by bringing together developers, financiers, and investors within an institutional framework that enhances real estate market efficiency, he explained.
Meanwhile, Saeed Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Real Estate Sector Working Group at the Chamber and head of the exhibition’s organizing committee, highlighted the qualitative growth that ACRES demonstrates year after year. He pointed out that the exhibition enhanced direct interaction between exhibitors and investors, enabling a more accurate reading of market needs and directing attention toward projects characterized by sustainability and economic viability in the medium and long term.
The event’s success underscores Sharjah’s commitment to developing its real estate sector as a cornerstone of economic diversification. However, authorities have not yet announced specific plans for the next edition or additional regulatory changes that might further stimulate the property market in the coming months.
