Sharjah’s real estate market started 2026 with real momentum: property transactions reached about AED 9.3 billion in January 2026, up 34.8% from AED 7 billion in January 2025. A total of 10,333 transactions were recorded, and the properties traded through sales covered around 23.8 million sq ft—a strong “early signal” that buyer and investor demand is still very active. If you’re...
Let’s face it: getting that annual email about a rent increase is a feeling every UAE resident knows all too well. But lately, something has changed in the air. The conversation at dinner parties isn't just about how high the rents are getting—it’s about moving money into mortgages. At Olives Homes, we are seeing this trend firsthand. The era of the "transient expat" is fading. Today, residents...