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- Zain Property Development Oman: who the developer is and what it builds
- Zain Property Development Oman at a glance
- Ownership, history and backing of Zain Property Development Oman
- Zain Property Development Oman projects: Husn Al Zain and Nismat Zain
- Portfolio and track record of Zain Property Development Oman
- How buying works with Zain Property Development Oman
- Ownership route and residency for Zain Property Development Oman buyers
- Key facts about Zain Property Development Oman
- Zain Property Development Oman and other Oman developers
- What to prepare when reserving with Zain Property Development Oman
- Frequently Asked Questions
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Nismat Zain, Sur — Surooh Villas, Townhouses & Plots in Oman
Nismat Zain, Sur, South Al Sharqiyah, Oman Details
Husn Al Zain, Bidbid — Surooh Villas & Townhouses in Oman
Husn Al Zain, Bidbid, Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman DetailsZain Property Development Oman: who the developer is and what it builds
Zain Property Development Oman is the name buyers use for Zain Property Development, a Muscat-based residential developer that describes itself as a family-owned business established in 2008. Its portfolio, as listed on the company website, covers apartment buildings, villa compounds and, more recently, two neighbourhoods built under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning’s Surooh programme: Husn Al Zain in Bidbid and Nismat Zain in Sur.
This profile of Zain Property Development Oman collects what the company, the ministry and the Omani press have published, together with the unit sizes and prices on our own listing pages. Husn Al Zain is a 639-home community in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate with a handover target of the fourth quarter of 2027 according to the sales material. Nismat Zain is a community of 407 homes on the Gulf of Oman coast with a stated handover target of the fourth quarter of 2033. Prices are quoted in Omani rials and US dollars at the peg of 2.6008, so a figure such as OMR 47,485 corresponds to $123,500.
Zain Property Development Oman develops homes for families, and that shapes everything below: the projects are villas and townhouses on plots of 140 to 350 square metres, the communities include a mosque, a nursery and a park, and the ownership framework is the Surooh programme. Where a fact comes from the developer, we say so. Where it comes from the ministry or a news outlet, we link to it.
Zain Property Development Oman at a glance
| At a glance | Detail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008, according to the developer’s own project pages |
| Headquarters | Airport Heights, Pearl Tower, Muscat, Oman |
| Ownership | Family-owned, according to the developer; privately held |
| Chief executive | Mishal bin Mohammed bin Abdullah al Raisi, named as CEO by the Oman Observer in February 2026 |
| Oman projects we list | 2: Husn Al Zain (Bidbid) and Nismat Zain (Sur) |
| Other projects named by the developer | Dar Al Zain, Tawi Al Zain, Al Muna Gardens, Zain Al Athaiba, Zain View, Murooj Al Zain (Salalah) |
| Programme | Surooh, run by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning with private developers |
| Status of our two projects | Under construction; handover targets of Q4 2027 (Husn Al Zain) and Q4 2033 (Nismat Zain), per the sales material |
| Website | zainoman.com |
Ownership, history and backing of Zain Property Development Oman
The developer’s own project pages describe Zain Property Development as a family-owned business established in 2008 that designs residential communities with Omani families and the expatriate community in mind. A February 2022 article in the Times of Oman gives the same 2008 founding year. The founding year of 2008 is the date the company itself gives, and the same year appears in the press coverage of its launches.
The company has been led by Mishal bin Mohammed al Raisi. He signed the May 2021 financing agreement with Alizz Islamic Bank, announced the Salalah project in February 2022, and is named as chief executive in the February 2026 coverage of the Husn Al Zain inauguration. At that ceremony the Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, Dr Khalfan bin Said al Shueili, inaugurated the construction of the neighbourhood, according to the Oman Observer. The newspaper quotes the chief executive describing the company’s commitment to developing integrated residential projects that support the real estate sector.
Bank agreements
Zain Property Development Oman has announced several arrangements with banks to support buyers. On 4 May 2021 Alizz Islamic Bank signed an agreement to offer Sharia-compliant home financing to buyers in Al Muna Gardens, Zain Al Athaiba and Zain Al Khuwair, as reported by the Oman Observer and the Times of Oman. The agreement described the residential units as starting from one, two and three bedrooms, together with offices and shops.
For Husn Al Zain, the National Bank of Oman signed a memorandum of understanding with the developer on 29 January 2025, alongside a second memorandum with Adrak Developers for the Hai Al Naseem project, according to GCC Business News. The announcement placed both agreements within the Sorouh initiative, a public-private partnership between developers and the ministry. On 26 May 2025 NBO Muzn Islamic Banking signed memoranda for the Husn Al Zain project and for Sohar Real Estate Development’s Hai Majd project to provide Sharia-compliant home financing to eligible customers, as reported again by GCC Business News. Each bank sets its own rate, tenor and eligibility rules, which buyers confirm with the bank directly.
How the Surooh programme fits in
Surooh (also spelled Sorouh) is a national initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning to build integrated residential neighbourhoods with shared services, in partnership with the private sector. The ministry describes it as providing housing for citizens eligible for residential land grants. In May 2025 the Oman Observer and the Times of Oman reported that the initiative comprised 18 integrated projects across the governorates, covering more than 6 million square metres and more than 9,950 homes, with estimated investment above RO 500 million. Both articles list Husn Al Zain (639 units on 286,000 square metres, an investment of RO 30 million) and Nusmat Zain in Sur (407 units on 268,000 square metres) among the projects.
The ministry’s own project register carries a page for each neighbourhood: Husn Al Zain and Nismat Zain. The ministry’s unit counts and site areas are the reference figures used in this profile.
Zain Property Development Oman projects: Husn Al Zain and Nismat Zain
Husn Al Zain offers three house models and Nismat Zain five, with plots of 140, 280 and 350 square metres and built-up areas from 173 square metres. They share a masterplan approach: a central spine with a mosque, a park, retail units, a nursery, walkways, controlled entrances and an on-site sewage treatment plant. Prices on this page come from the sales sheets summarised on our listing pages, and price per square foot is the dollar price divided by the built-up area in square feet. Our guide to price per square metre in Oman explains the same calculation for other projects. Because the Omani rial is pegged to the dollar, the two currencies move together; see the rial peg guide.
Husn Al Zain, Bidbid
Husn Al Zain is an integrated neighbourhood in the Wilayat of Bidbid, Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate. The ministry register and the February 2026 Oman Observer report give 639 units: 418 standalone villas and 221 townhouses, on a site of more than 286,000 square metres. The community is under construction, with a handover target of the fourth quarter of 2027 in the developer’s sales material on our listing.
Bidbid is a town in Ad Dakhiliyah that, according to Wikipedia, links Muscat Governorate with the interior road towards Samail and Nizwa, with the Al Hajar mountains alongside. The brochure drive times quoted on our listing are 34 minutes to Muscat International Airport, 28 minutes to Sultan Qaboos University, 46 minutes to Mall of Muscat, 12 minutes to a hypermarket and 7 minutes to a school.
The house models are O, P and Q. Model O is a terraced townhouse of 173 square metres (1,862 square feet) on a 140 square metre plot with parking for two cars. Model P is a standalone villa of 183 square metres (1,970 square feet) on a 280 square metre plot with parking for three cars. Model Q is a five-bedroom standalone villa of 260 square metres (2,799 square feet) on a 350 square metre plot with parking for three cars and a ground-floor majlis. Each model includes a maid’s room.
The entry price on our listing is $123,500, equal to OMR 47,485, for the 1,862 square foot Model O. That is about $66 per square foot (OMR 25.5), or OMR 274 per square metre. Quotations are given in rials against a named plot number.
The community facilities listed on our page are a mosque with a majlis on the central boulevard, a landscaped garden with children’s play equipment, an enclosed five-a-side football pitch and basketball court, a nursery with a fenced play area, shops and cafes, a cycling track, pedestrian walkways, a community majlis, round-the-clock security patrols and an on-site sewage treatment plant that recycles water for irrigation. The developer’s project page adds two gyms and a public garden of 2,500 square metres.
The Oman Observer reported that the Husn Al Zain inauguration took place on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, when the Minister of Housing and Urban Planning inaugurated the construction of the neighbourhood. Availability by plot is provided in writing at reservation.
Nismat Zain, Sur
Nismat Zain is an integrated neighbourhood in the Wilayat of Sur, South Al Sharqiyah Governorate. The ministry register describes a site of 268,339 square metres with 407 residential units, standalone and attached villas, a mosque, green space and a commercial area. The handover target in the developer’s sales sheet is the fourth quarter of 2033.
Sur is the capital of the South Al Sharqiyah Governorate on the Gulf of Oman coast, with a population of 122,533 as of 2023 according to Wikipedia. It is known for traditional dhow building, and the Arab Tourism Organization named Sur the Arab Tourism Capital for 2024, as Scene Traveller reported. The Nismat Zain site lies on the southern shore of the Sur lagoon, about 2.5 kilometres from the town centre according to our listing. Brochure drive times include 5 minutes to a school, 8 minutes to a hypermarket and 16 minutes to Sur Murtafa Beach.
The brochure defines five models, R to W, with built-up areas from 173 to 284 square metres:
| Type | Plot | Built-up area | Bedrooms | Parking | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 140 m² | 173 m² (1,862 sq ft) | 4 + maid’s room | 2 cars | Terraced townhouse |
| S | 280 m² | 183 m² (1,970 sq ft) | 3 + maid’s room | 3 cars | Standalone villa |
| T | 280 m² | 227 m² (2,443 sq ft) | 4 + maid’s room | 3 cars | Standalone villa |
| U | 350 m² | 260 m² (2,799 sq ft) | 5 + maid’s room | 3 cars | Villa with majlis |
| W | 350 m² | 284 m² (3,057 sq ft) | 5 + maid’s room | 3 cars | Villa with majlis |
The townhouse entry price on our listing is $104,000, equal to OMR 39,988, for the 1,862 square foot Type R: about $56 per square foot (OMR 21.5) or OMR 231 per square metre. The villa entry price is $130,000, equal to OMR 49,985, for the 1,970 square foot Type S: about $66 per square foot (OMR 25.4) or OMR 273 per square metre. Each home is described as handed over finished, with kitchens, wardrobes and bathrooms fitted.
The masterplan lists a mosque, a central park with a playground, seating and a cycling track, two retail parades, a commercial building, an activity building, a nursery, a jogging track, a promenade along the shoreline with a pavilion, controlled entrances and an on-site sewage treatment plant. The dated instalment schedule is provided with the reservation paperwork.
Summary of the two projects
| Project and unit | Built-up area | Price from | $ per sq ft | Handover target | Tenure and route |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Husn Al Zain, Model O townhouse | 173 m² (1,862 sq ft) | OMR 47,485 ($123,500) | 66 | Q4 2027 (sales material) | Surooh programme home; below OMR 200,000 |
| Husn Al Zain, Model Q villa | 260 m² (2,799 sq ft) | On request | n/a | Q4 2027 (sales material) | Surooh programme home |
| Nismat Zain, Type R townhouse | 173 m² (1,862 sq ft) | OMR 39,988 ($104,000) | 56 | Q4 2033 (sales sheet) | Surooh programme home; below OMR 200,000 |
| Nismat Zain, Type S villa | 183 m² (1,970 sq ft) | OMR 49,985 ($130,000) | 66 | Q4 2033 (sales sheet) | Surooh programme home; below OMR 200,000 |
Price per square foot is the dollar price divided by the built-up area; the same figure per square metre is shown in the project sections above. For handover timing across Oman, see our handover calendar.
Portfolio and track record of Zain Property Development Oman
The company’s portfolio runs from city apartments to villa compounds. The table below sets out each project with the source for the figures. Unit counts and prices are those given at the time of each announcement.
| Project | Location and type | Published facts | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Muna Gardens | Bausher Heights, Muscat; villas | 122 villas in two models (K and J); cost RO 22 million ($57.2 million) and starting price RO 138,000 ($358,911) at the February 2018 launch | Oman Observer, 2018; developer page |
| Zain Al Athaiba | Muscat; apartments | One- and two-bedroom apartments; named in the 2021 Alizz financing agreement | Developer site; Times of Oman, 2021 |
| Zain Al Khuwair | Muscat; apartments and commercial | Named in the 2021 Alizz financing agreement, with units from one to three bedrooms plus offices and shops | Oman Observer, 2021 |
| Zain View | Ghala, Airport Heights, Muscat; apartments | 198 residential units, with a service floor, park with a children’s area, swimming pool and private parking, according to the developer | Developer page |
| Murooj Al Zain | Salalah, Dhofar; apartments | 292 apartments of 78 to 133 square metres, priced from OMR 27,000 ($70,222) to OMR 42,500 ($110,534) at the February 2022 launch; 15 minutes from Salalah Airport | Times of Oman, 2022; developer page |
| Husn Al Zain | Bidbid, Ad Dakhiliyah; villas and townhouses | 639 units on more than 286,000 square metres; inaugurated 3 February 2026 | Ministry register; Oman Observer, 2026 |
| Nismat Zain | Sur, South Al Sharqiyah; villas and townhouses | 407 units on 268,339 square metres | Ministry register |
Earlier communities and building names
The developer’s pages name Dar Al Zain, Tawi Al Zain, Al Muna Gardens, The Zain building and Zain Heights building as integrated compounds and buildings it has been behind. We cite these names as the developer’s own description of its portfolio.
Digital tools and customer programmes
When Murooj Al Zain was announced in February 2022, the company also launched a mobile app that lets users search properties, view unit details, book, buy and pay online, and a rewards scheme called Zain Partners offering benefits and discounts to buyers, according to Black and White Oman. The Al Muna Gardens page on the developer’s site also mentions a facility-management mobile app for residents.
How buying works with Zain Property Development Oman
Buying a home from Zain Property Development Oman follows the usual off-plan sequence in Oman, now set by the Real Estate Regulation Law issued as Royal Decree 79/2025. Our guide to the law for off-plan buyers covers it in full. The steps below describe the sequence in plain terms.
- Choose the model and plot. At Husn Al Zain the choice is between Models O, P and Q; at Nismat Zain it is between Types R, S, T, U and W. The plot number decides the garden size, the parking and the price, so quotations are given against a named plot.
- Confirm eligibility. Surooh homes are delivered under the ministry’s programme rules, so the developer confirms in writing whether the buyer is eligible to purchase in the scheme before any money changes hands.
- Sign the reservation form and pay the booking amount. The form names the unit, the price in rials and the payment schedule.
- Sign the sale and purchase agreement. The agreement states the handover date, the specification, the payment schedule and the terms for assignment or cancellation.
- Pay by instalments into the project escrow account. Under the law, buyers’ payments for a licensed project are deposited into an escrow account in the project’s name, with withdrawals released against approved construction phases, according to a BSA law firm summary of the law. The text is on the decree.om portal. The law took effect on 10 March 2026 according to that summary.
- Arrange financing if needed. NBO Muzn Islamic Banking has announced memoranda for Husn Al Zain, and Alizz Islamic Bank has an agreement with the developer for other Zain projects. Each bank sets its own eligibility and terms.
- Inspect the home before handover. A snagging list records anything to be finished, and the developer completes the items on it.
- Register the property. Registration takes place at the real estate register, and the ministry’s rules govern what a buyer must present.
Our guide to payment plans in Oman explains how instalment schedules are usually structured, and the page on service charges in Oman sets out what community charges typically cover. Because both Zain communities include shared landscaping, security and a sewage treatment plant, buyers can request the charge schedule together with the sale and purchase agreement.
Payment schedules and prices in rials
Zain Property Development Oman quotes prices in Omani rials for local buyers, while the sales sheets we hold are in US dollars. The conversion rate is fixed at 2.6008 dollars per rial. A schedule normally lists each instalment with a date or a construction milestone, and for Husn Al Zain and Nismat Zain the dated schedule is issued with the reservation paperwork, so we request it from the developer in writing for each enquiry.
Ownership route and residency for Zain Property Development Oman buyers
Husn Al Zain and Nismat Zain are Surooh programme communities. The ministry describes the programme as housing for citizens eligible for residential land, delivered with private developers, so eligibility to buy in either community is set by the programme rules and confirmed by the developer in writing. Our listings record that both communities are on Omani land under the programme, outside any Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC), and that the homes are two-storey houses.
Oman has several distinct routes by which non-citizens can own property, and each has its own conditions. Freehold ownership is available in designated ITC and similar zones; apartment usufruct rights apply to buildings of a set minimum height; and the programme rules apply to Surooh homes. Our guides to freehold property in Oman and to property ownership rules for foreigners in Oman set out how these frameworks differ, and the Oman developers guide shows where each developer’s projects sit.
Golden Residency and the Owner Visa
The Golden Residency real estate route requires a single property inside an ITC worth at least OMR 200,000 ($520,160), and the Royal Oman Police decides each application. Entry prices on our list range from OMR 39,988 to OMR 49,985 (OMR 47,485 at Husn Al Zain; OMR 39,988 for the townhouse and OMR 49,985 for the villa at Nismat Zain), and both communities are Surooh programme neighbourhoods. The Owner Visa has no minimum value; whether a particular Surooh home qualifies depends on the programme rules and the Royal Oman Police. Our comparison of Golden Residency and the Owner Visa lays out the conditions side by side.
Key facts about Zain Property Development Oman
- Zain Property Development describes itself as a family-owned Omani developer established in 2008, with its head office at Airport Heights, Muscat.
- Mishal bin Mohammed al Raisi is chief executive of the company and signed its May 2021 bank agreement with Alizz Islamic Bank.
- Husn Al Zain has 639 units (418 standalone villas and 221 townhouses) on more than 286,000 square metres in Bidbid, with an RO 30 million investment per the ministry figures reported in May 2025.
- Nismat Zain has 407 units on 268,339 square metres in Sur, per the ministry register.
- Both are Surooh programme neighbourhoods; eligibility is set by the programme rules.
- Entry prices on our listings are OMR 47,485 ($123,500) at Husn Al Zain, and OMR 39,988 ($104,000) for a townhouse and OMR 49,985 ($130,000) for a villa at Nismat Zain.
- Built-up areas run from 173 to 284 square metres on plots of 140 to 350 square metres.
- Handover targets in the developer’s sales material are the fourth quarter of 2027 for Husn Al Zain and the fourth quarter of 2033 for Nismat Zain.
- NBO Muzn Islamic Banking announced memoranda for Husn Al Zain in January and May 2025; Alizz Islamic Bank signed an agreement for other Zain projects in May 2021.
- The wider portfolio includes Al Muna Gardens (122 villas), Zain View (198 apartments) and Murooj Al Zain (292 apartments) in Salalah.
Zain Property Development Oman and other Oman developers
The table below places Zain Property Development Oman beside developers we profile, using each company’s type of project in Oman. Our developer hub lists every profile.
| Developer | Base | Type of project in Oman | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zain Property Development | Muscat | Villas and townhouses in Surooh programme neighbourhoods (Bidbid, Sur) | This page |
| Muscat Bay | Muscat | Coastal community at Bandar Jissah, a joint venture of OMRAN Group and Saraya Oman | Muscat Bay profile |
| Al Mouj Muscat | Muscat | Master-planned Integrated Tourism Complex with marina and golf | Al Mouj Muscat profile |
| Talaat Moustafa Group | Cairo, Egypt | Yamal and Jood, off-plan communities in Al Seeb | Talaat Moustafa Group profile |
| OMRAN Group | Muscat | State tourism developer with partnerships in four Muscat communities | OMRAN Group profile |
Buyers who want to compare Zain’s villa communities with other segments can also read our guides to rental yields in Oman and to selling property in Oman, which explain how resale and letting work for different tenures.
What to prepare when reserving with Zain Property Development Oman
- The reservation form naming the unit, the model, the plot number and the price in rials.
- The programme eligibility confirmation from the developer, in writing, for the Surooh neighbourhood concerned.
- The sale and purchase agreement with the handover date stated.
- The escrow account details for the project, as required under Royal Decree 79/2025.
- The dated payment schedule showing each instalment and the amount due on completion.
- The title documents and the form of ownership to be registered in your name.
- The service-charge schedule for shared landscaping, security and the sewage treatment plant.
- The specification schedule for finishes, kitchens, wardrobes and parking.
- Financing documents if you use NBO Muzn, Alizz Islamic Bank or another lender: the bank’s offer letter and its eligibility conditions.
- Passport or Omani identity card for the reservation form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Zain Property Development Oman?
Zain Property Development Oman is a Muscat-based residential developer that describes itself as a family-owned business established in 2008. Its head office is at Airport Heights, Pearl Tower, and Mishal bin Mohammed al Raisi is its chief executive, per the Oman Observer.
What projects does Zain Property Development Oman have under construction?
Zain Property Development Oman is building Husn Al Zain in Bidbid (639 units) and Nismat Zain in Sur (407 units per the ministry register). Both are Surooh programme neighbourhoods of villas and townhouses.
When is handover for Husn Al Zain and Nismat Zain?
Zain Property Development Oman gives the fourth quarter of 2027 as the handover target for Husn Al Zain in the sales material on our listing, and the fourth quarter of 2033 for Nismat Zain in the sales sheet. Our handover calendar tracks targets across Oman.
How much do Zain Property Development Oman homes cost?
Zain Property Development Oman prices on our pages start at OMR 47,485 ($123,500) for a 1,862 square foot Husn Al Zain townhouse. At Nismat Zain they start at OMR 39,988 ($104,000) for a townhouse and OMR 49,985 ($130,000) for a villa. All three are below OMR 200,000.
Which house types does Zain Property Development Oman offer?
Zain Property Development Oman offers three models at Husn Al Zain (O, P and Q) and five at Nismat Zain (R, S, T, U and W), with built-up areas from 173 to 284 square metres on plots of 140 to 350 square metres.
Which banks offer home financing for Zain Property Development Oman projects?
Zain Property Development Oman announced memoranda with the National Bank of Oman on 29 January 2025 and with NBO Muzn Islamic Banking on 26 May 2025 for Husn Al Zain. Alizz Islamic Bank signed an agreement in May 2021 for Al Muna Gardens, Zain Al Athaiba and Zain Al Khuwair.
What is the Surooh programme behind Zain Property Development Oman neighbourhoods?
Zain Property Development Oman builds Husn Al Zain and Nismat Zain under Surooh, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning’s programme for integrated neighbourhoods. The ministry reported 18 projects and more than 9,950 homes in the programme in May 2025.
Which residency rules apply to Zain Property Development Oman homes?
The Golden Residency property route requires a single ITC property worth at least OMR 200,000, and Zain Property Development Oman prices on our list range from OMR 39,988 to OMR 49,985. The Owner Visa has no minimum value; the Royal Oman Police decides each case.
How are buyer payments protected on Zain Property Development Oman projects?
Under Royal Decree 79/2025, buyers’ payments for a licensed project go into a project escrow account, with withdrawals tied to construction phases. Zain Property Development Oman buyers can request the escrow bank and account details in writing at reservation.
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Last checked: 10 October 2026. Sources: Zain Property Development website, developer’s Husn Al Zain page, Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, Husn Al Zain, Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, Nismat Zain, Oman Observer, Husn Al Zain inauguration, Oman Observer, Sorouh, Times of Oman, Surouh, GCC Business News, NBO MoUs, GCC Business News, NBO Muzn, Times of Oman, Murooj Al Zain, Black and White Oman, Oman Observer, Alizz agreement, decree.om, RD 79/2025. Prices come from our listing pages and are converted at OMR 1 = $2.6008.
