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Buying apartments in Aljada: 2026 prices, yields and costs

Sharjah's largest mixed-use master plan and the emirate's main freehold offer to foreign buyers. This page sets out the current asking-price band for apartments in Aljada, the gross yields investors are underwriting, and every one-off cost you pay on top.

AED 800–1150
Price per sq ft
7.0–8.5%
Gross yield
from AED 480K
Entry ticket
420–1300 sq ft
Typical size
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What a typical apartment in Aljada costs and returns

Worked on a mid-range unit of 860 sq ft at AED 975 per sq ft. Figures are indicative market ranges, not an offer on any specific property.

Indicative purchase and income figures for a apartment in Aljada, 2026
Indicative purchase priceAED 838,500
Land-department transfer fee (4%)AED 33,540
Agency commission (2% + VAT)AED 17,609
Trustee & registrationAED 4,000–6,000
All-in one-off costs≈ 6.1% of price
Indicative gross annual rentAED 64,984
Annual service chargeAED 10,750 (AED 10–15/sq ft)
Indicative net yield after service charge6.5%
Annual property tax0% — the UAE levies none
Tax on rental income (UAE)0%

Net yield excludes management fees, vacancy and maintenance. Assume 8–12% of gross rent for a managed long-let and more for short lets.

Who rents apartments here

Dubai commuters and Sharjah families priced out of Dubai rents; strong long-lease demand.

Risks to underwrite before you commit

Freehold in Sharjah is granted within designated projects only — always verify the ownership instrument before paying a deposit.

Why this asset type

Lowest entry ticket, deepest resale liquidity and the easiest asset to let out remotely, offset by annual service charges billed per square foot.

Residency and financing at this price level

At AED 480K entry, a single unit typically supports the 2-year investor visa (from around AED 750,000). Reaching the AED 2 million Golden Visa threshold usually means combining registered properties. Non-residents can generally borrow 50–60% loan-to-value from UAE banks, residents up to 80% on a first home, subject to income and age criteria.

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