Azizi Developments has entered the Sharjah property market with Azizi Florence, a planned AED 30 billion master-planned community. The project marks the developer’s first announced development in the emirate. Until now, Azizi’s portfolio has been concentrated mainly in Dubai, with projects such as Azizi Riviera, Azizi Venice and Burj Azizi.
The Sharjah launch is also personal for Azizi Group founder and chairman Mirwais Azizi. He has described the move as a return to Sharjah, where he first lived in the UAE more than three decades ago. For the company, however, Florence is more than a new location. It introduces Azizi to Sharjah through a large-scale community rather than a single residential tower.
Azizi Florence is currently Azizi’s only Sharjah project
Based on the September 2026 launch announcements and available project information, Azizi Florence is currently the only Azizi Developments project in Sharjah. The National and Argaam both described the development as Azizi’s first project or first entry into the emirate.
That distinction matters when assessing the project. Buyers are not comparing Florence with an existing group of Azizi communities in Sharjah. The development is establishing the company’s presence in a new market from the ground up.
A 30 million sq. ft. masterplan
Azizi Florence is planned across around 30 million sq. ft. The announced residential mix includes about 1,130 villas, more than 6,000 townhouses and 3,500 apartments. Townhouses therefore make up the largest part of the stated residential inventory.
This product mix gives the project a wide target market. Three-bedroom townhouses start from AED 1.89 million, while the villa component is expected to include four-, five- and six-bedroom homes. Apartments add a smaller-format option within the same masterplan.
The numbers also show why Florence should be assessed as a community rather than as a standard residential launch. More than 10,000 homes are planned across different property types, with supporting commercial and lifestyle uses built into the masterplan.
Central Park is at the centre of the plan
One of the defining elements is the proposed 1.7 million sq. ft. Central Park. The park will sit within a wider network of community facilities, retail and leisure areas. Each of the six residential clusters is also planned to have its own park, clubhouse and community centre.
The layout is important because of the project’s size. A community with thousands of homes needs internal facilities that reduce dependence on external retail and recreation. Florence’s masterplan therefore places much of its daily-use infrastructure within the development.
The project is also planned to include hospitality, education, wellness and other leisure facilities. These uses could support resident demand over time, but their value will depend on what is ultimately delivered and when each facility becomes operational.
E311 access connects Florence to the wider market
Azizi Florence is located on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), it is also close to Sharjah Airport and University City.
The E311 location offers excellent connectivity for those commuting between Sharjah and Dubai for work. It also caters to families seeking larger homes in Sharjah while desiring easy access to Dubai’s job hubs.
For buyers, actual peak-hour travel times will matter more than stated distances. E311 can experience heavy traffic, so commute patterns should form part of any location assessment.
AED 1.89 million sets the entry point
The initial launch price for a three-bedroom townhouse is AED 1.89 million. Argaam reported an initial sale price of around AED 850 per sq. ft.
These figures provide an initial pricing benchmark, not a fixed price for the entire townhouse inventory. The final price can vary with plot size, layout, cluster position, orientation and release phase.
For investors, the more useful comparison will be the relationship between purchase price and achievable rent. Resale demand, future supply and service charges will also affect the net return. A lower entry price only becomes attractive when the income and resale assumptions support it.
The Sharjah market lays the foundation for demand.
The timing of the launch also aligns with stronger activity in Sharjah. The National reported AED 29.5 billion in real estate transactions, up 9.3% year on year. Transaction volumes reached 59,460, representing a 23.7% increase.
That growth gives Florence a sizeable local market to target. Its family-focused housing mix also fits buyers looking for larger homes than typical apartment developments can provide.
The Dubai-Sharjah connection adds another demand layer. Buyers who work in Dubai but seek larger homes at Sharjah price points could form an important part of the end-user market.
Azizi Florence investment outlook
Azizi Florence stands out in Sharjah because of its combination of scale, product range and entry pricing. The AED 30 billion development covers around 30 million sq. ft. and includes villas, townhouses and apartments alongside a 1.7 million sq. ft. Central Park.
The three-bedroom townhouse starting price of AED 1.89 million gives buyers a clear entry point. The E311 location adds access to the Dubai-Sharjah corridor, while Sharjah’s rising transaction activity provides a supportive market backdrop.
The investment case, however, will depend on execution. Construction progress, final payment terms, rental values, service charges, future phases and resale demand will provide a clearer picture as the project moves forward.
For now, Azizi Florence is Azizi Developments’ first and only announced project in Sharjah, and it represents the company’s move into the emirate through a large integrated residential community rather than a standalone building.
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