Properties for Rent in Sharjah
Sharjah's rental law, Law No. 5 of 2024, protects tenants from rent increases for the first three years of a lease. Every contract must be attested by Sharjah Municipality.
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All communities- Al MajazAl Majaz is a central Sharjah district around Khalid Lagoon, known for its waterfront and apartment towers. Al Majaz Waterfront and Qanat Al Qasba bring parks, dining and family attractions to the area.
- Al NahdaAl Nahda (Sharjah) is a residential district on the Sharjah–Dubai border, popular with people who work in Dubai and want lower Sharjah rents. It is made up of apartment towers with parks, schools and Sahara Centre nearby.
- AljadaAljada is a large mixed-use community by Arada in the Muwaileh district of Sharjah, near University City and Sharjah International Airport. It combines apartments and townhouses with Madar, an entertainment and leisure hub at its centre.
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Renting in Sharjah
Updated September 2026Sharjah's rental law, Law No. 5 of 2024, protects tenants from rent increases for the first three years of a lease. Every contract must be attested by Sharjah Municipality.
Sharjah Municipality attestation
Tenancy contracts must be attested by Sharjah Municipality within 15 days, and the landlord pays the fee.
- The attested contract is needed for utilities and for any dispute.
Rent increases
Rent can't rise during the first 3 years of a lease unless both sides agree.
- If an increase is agreed within those 3 years, no further increase is allowed for 2 years.
- After that, increases follow the "fair rent" rules in the law's executive regulations.
Tenancy law
Law No. 5 of 2024 on property leasing took effect in September 2024.
- A residential tenant can't be asked to vacate during the first 3 years of the lease (5 years for commercial), except on the grounds the law allows.
- To evict for own use, the landlord must give at least 3 months' notice.
Security deposit
We couldn't confirm a legal limit on security deposits in Sharjah. Agree the amount and refund terms in the contract before you pay.
If there's a dispute
Disputes go to Sharjah's Rental Disputes Centre, established under Law No. 6 of 2024 and affiliated with Sharjah Municipality.
Frequently asked questions
Can my landlord raise the rent in Sharjah?
Not during the first 3 years of the lease unless you agree. After that, increases follow the law's fair-rent rules.
Who pays for attestation?
The landlord, and the contract must be attested within 15 days.
Sources
- Gulf News: Sharjah allows all nationalities to own property (2022)
- Khaleej Times: Sharjah registration fee cut during ACRES
- Gulf News: Sharjah's new rental law (Law No. 5 of 2024)
- Khaleej Times: Sharjah rental law caps increases and changes eviction rules
Last reviewed September 2026. Fees and rules change; confirm with the authority before you commit.
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