Sharjah will host the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition ACRES 2026 at Expo Centre Sharjah from Wednesday 21 January 2026 to Saturday 24 January 2026. Expo Centre Sharjah’s main contact number is +971 (06) 577 0000, and the venue address is Expo Centre Sharjah, Al Taawun Street, Al Khan, Sharjah, UAE, P.O. Box 3222. For ACRES visitor and exhibitor queries, organisers publish +971 50 118 6265 as a direct contact line. Daily public timings show 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., so most visitors can plan around a full day at the venue.
Why ACRES matters for the UAE property calendar
ACRES has grown into one of Sharjah’s most watched property showcases, and it keeps its focus on real opportunities rather than pure window-shopping. Official coverage says Sharjah authorities approved fee reductions for transactions executed during ACRES 2026, which can change the mood on the floor because people arrive ready to compare, negotiate, and close. Meanwhile, organisers frame the exhibition as a meeting point for developers, investors, brokers, and financing partners, so the conversations often jump quickly from browsing to practical next steps. If you want to understand Sharjah’s market direction, this is one of the few places where you can do it face to face in a single visit (suitable for couples, suitable for solo, not ideal for very young children).
Dates, daily hours, and the one timing detail to watch
You can follow the venue listing that shows Wednesday 21 January 2026 through Saturday 24 January 2026, with 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. as the overall daily rhythm. However, the ACRES organiser schedule also shows a different window for Friday 23 January 2026, listed as 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., so it’s smart to keep that in mind when you book meetings or drive in from another emirate. Treat Friday as the flexible day, and confirm the final session timing in your registration confirmation or official updates before you commit to a tight arrival plan.
A simple plan that fits different visitor goals
If you come as a first-time buyer, start with a broad walk-through, and then return to your top two stands for deeper questions, because the second conversation usually gets more honest. If you come as an investor, arrive earlier in the day, because you can compare options while the halls feel calmer, and then you can use late afternoon for follow-up discussions. If you come to explore financing, focus on the banks and mortgage desks first, because you will quickly learn what ranges and documents they expect, and that will sharpen every conversation afterward. If your goal is speed, decide your “must-see” shortlist before you enter the hall, because a four-day expo can still swallow your time when the offers look similar.
What visitors typically find on the floor
ACRES positions itself as a broad property marketplace, so you can expect a mix of residential, commercial, industrial, and land opportunities, plus real estate service providers who support the deal-making side. Official reporting also points to wide participation from brokers, financial institutions, and developers, and it highlights a pipeline of new projects that launch around the exhibition window. Meanwhile, local coverage has referenced more than 200 projects and a busy programme atmosphere, so the halls usually feel active even outside peak hours. Because offers change fast, treat any promo you hear as “available during exhibition days” unless you see it written on the stand.
The Sharjah fee incentives people will talk about
One of the most practical details this year sits outside the exhibition stands, because it links directly to transaction costs. Official statements say the Sharjah Executive Council approved reductions on fees for transactions executed at ACRES 2026, including 0.5% on selling fees for developers, 1% on purchasing fees for UAE and GCC nationals, and 2% for other nationalities under freehold ownership, while also noting 1% under usufruct arrangements. Therefore, you may hear the word “fees” repeatedly during conversations, and you should ask exhibitors how they apply the incentive in real terms for your case. If you plan to transact, confirm eligibility and process details directly with the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department channels on-site.
Getting to Expo Centre Sharjah from nearby Emirates
If you drive from Dubai, you can usually reach Al Taawun and Al Khan smoothly earlier in the day; however, weekday congestion can build quickly near the Dubai–Sharjah border, so leaving by late morning often feels easier than leaving after work. If you come from Abu Dhabi, the drive is longer, so it helps to plan a single long visit rather than two short ones, especially if you want to avoid returning late at night. Meanwhile, if you stay in Sharjah, taxis and ride-hailing can remove parking uncertainty, and they also make it easier to arrive closer to your preferred entry time. When you visit on Friday, plan around prayer and post-lunch movement, because road flow often changes in short bursts.
Parking and crowd movement around Al Taawun
Expo Centre Sharjah promotes significant on-site capacity, and it cites around 6,000 parking spaces with dedicated zones, which helps during large exhibitions. Still, Al Taawun can get busy, so you should expect the most pressure near late afternoon into evening, especially when people arrive after office hours. Therefore, arriving closer to opening time can feel calmer, while arriving later can still work if you accept a longer parking search and a faster exit. If you want the least friction, use a taxi drop-off and walk in confidently rather than circling for the “perfect” spot.
Entry, registration, and cost expectations in AED
ACRES promotes visitor access through registration, and official ACRES pages describe it as a free visitor pass approach, so many attendees will not pay a ticket price at the door. At the same time, the government fee incentives relate to property transactions rather than entry, so you should separate “getting in” from “transacting on-site.” If you plan a serious buying discussion, bring ID and any basic paperwork you already have ready, because it speeds up how exhibitors respond to you. For the most reliable access route, stick to ACRES OFFICIAL REGISTRATION and Expo Centre Sharjah’s official event registration path, because that is where timing updates usually appear first.
Weather outlook and practical closing notes for visitors
Sharjah’s forecast looks steady across the run, with Wednesday 21 January 2026 around 24°C, Thursday 22 January around 25°C, Friday 23 January around 25°C, and Saturday 24 January around 24°C, while nights dip close to 13–14°C, so a light layer will help when you leave after dark. Because the venue sits in a busy district, you should expect heavier traffic from late afternoon onward, and you will feel it most near Al Taawun during the after-work wave. Public transport options and taxis can work well for the last mile, so they’re worth considering if you dislike parking hunts. Ticket and door policies can shift, so treat any paid elements as approximately unless you see the confirmed notice in your registration account. Arrive earlier than you think you need, because the best conversations happen before the evening rush. And for a grounded local read on timing and visitor pacing, the editor voice at www.few.ae often notes that mid-morning entry brings the calmest halls and the most responsive exhibitor teams.
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