The total supply introduced across Dubai has increased to 106,700 units compared to 76,000 new unit launched between January to September in 2023

Expats are increasingly moving to Sharjah as rents in Dubai continue to rise like there’s no tomorrow. The most conservative of the seven emirates passed a law in 2022 that enabled foreigners to buy its real estate and it looks like the legislation has already started to pay off.

With an increasing number of expats saying they’re being pushed out of Dubai due to soaring rents, a 7,000-year-old city is looking to offer a nearby haven. Sharjah — Dubai’s neighbor to the north — is beginning to lure investors to its shores less than two years after passing a law that allowed foreigners to buy property in select areas of the conservative emirate.

With rising rents pushing expats out of Dubai, Sharjah is emerging as an affordable alternative. Developers are constructing thousands of homes, attracting buyers with lower living costs. Sharjah's historical charm and new developments are drawing investors,