Sharjah has announced significant reductions in property transaction fees for ACRES 2026, a move expected to stimulate market activity, attract new investor segments and accelerate high-value project launches across the emirate.
The decision was approved by Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC).
The Sharjah Executive Council’s decision reinforces the emirate’s strategy to position itself as a global hub for sustainable real estate investment ahead of ACRES 2026, which will run from January 21–24 ,2026 at Expo Centre Sharjah.
Sharjah real estate
Under the approved incentives, property transactions executed during the exhibition will benefit from:
- 0.5 per cent discount on selling fees for real estate developers
- 1 per cent discount on purchasing fees for UAE and GCC nationals
- 2 per cent discount for buyers of other nationalities under freehold ownership
- 1 per cent discount on usufruct arrangements
The Organising Committee said the reductions are expected to enhance the exhibition’s impact by encouraging developers to accelerate major project launches while attracting new investors from diverse nationalities.
Acres 2026
Held under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, ACRES 2026 is organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in collaboration with the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD) and Leader Events Management.
The exhibition spans 10,000sq m and will bring together leading property developers, real estate investors, tourism development companies, mortgage providers, banks and brokers. Several new real estate projects and high-value developments will make their market debut at the event.
The exhibition will also offer exclusive, competitive investment opportunities supported by incentives and facilitation measures from the Sharjah government.
Reduced fees
Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director-General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD), praised the decision, describing it as a proactive measure to enhance market competitiveness at local and regional levels.
He said the reduced fees will stimulate transaction activity, boost sales volumes and reinforce investor confidence in Sharjah’s fast-growing real estate sector.
Al Shamsi said: “We are confidence that this initiative will have a positive impact on the outcomes of ACRES 2026, driving sustainable growth across the real estate sector, in line with Sharjah’s vision to advance comprehensive development and further solidify its position as a vibrant, liveable, and investment-attractive city”.
Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of SCCI, said the SEC’s decision reflects Sharjah’s commitment to supporting the sector and enhancing its appeal to investors from all nationalities.
He noted that fee reductions will attract new market entrants and strengthen the exhibition’s role as a specialised regional real estate platform.
Al Awadi highlighted the momentum from ACRES 2025, which recorded AED4.3bn ($1.17bn) in transactions — a rise of more than 207 per cent compared with 2024 — and saw record participation from over 110 exhibitors.
Fee reductions expected to boost deals
Saeed Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Representative Committee of the Real Estate Sector Business Group at SCCI and Chairman of the Organising Committee of ACRES, said the decision supports a more competitive real estate environment and rising demand for value-driven projects.
“The property market is witnessing a shift toward greater competitiveness and rising demand for value-driven real estate projects. The exemptions and incentives will help create an optimal environment to accelerate deal execution and expand transaction volumes,” he said.
Al Suwaidi added that the decision will generate wider economic impact by drawing new investor segments into the market and stimulating capital deployment.
Investor confidence
Nawaf Obaid, CEO of the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition “ACRES”, described the SEC decision as a strategic catalyst for market growth and a competitive advantage for exhibitors.
He said reducing transaction fees provides direct operational support to companies seeking to expand their market reach and accelerate deal closure.
Obaid added that exhibitors remain highly confident, noting that they fully reserved all exhibition space for ACRES 2026 two months in advance.
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