Al Mouj Muscat — Arabic for "The Wave" — is Oman's largest and most established freehold waterfront community, and the benchmark against which every newer Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC) in the Sultanate is measured. With a working 400-berth marina, a Greg Norman-designed championship golf course, a W Muscat hotel, and more than a decade of delivered residential phases, it is the closest thing Oman...
Oman now offers two distinct, property-linked routes to residency, and confusing them can cost you time, paperwork, or the wrong permit for your situation. One is a long-established investment-residency programme with a high threshold and a 10-year renewal. The other is a brand-new, sponsor-free permit introduced in mid-2026 for anyone who simply owns a home in the Sultanate. This guide breaks down both,...
Rental yields in Oman have become one of the main reasons foreign buyers are looking at the Sultanate instead of, or alongside, Dubai and Cyprus. With freehold ownership open to foreigners in designated zones, no personal income tax on rental earnings, and a steady stream of tourists and relocating professionals, Oman offers a combination that's hard to find elsewhere in the Gulf. This guide breaks down...
Freehold property in Oman is fully open to foreign buyers inside designated zones known as Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs), where non-Omani nationals can own an apartment, townhouse or villa with full title in their own name. For international investors, ITCs are the single most important concept to understand before buying, because they define exactly where you can and cannot hold freehold ownership...
Forty-five minutes southeast of Muscat, a resort community built around a 117-berth marina, a golf course, and 5.5 kilometres of coastline has become one of Oman's most established freehold destinations for foreign buyers. Jebel Sifah is not a new announcement or an off-plan concept – it is already built, already selling, and already home to residents and holidaymakers. For investors comparing Oman's...
Oman is building an entirely new city from scratch, a short drive from Muscat International Airport. Sultan Haitham City, a multi-billion-dollar 14.8 square kilometre masterplan designed for 100,000 residents, is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about property stories in the Gulf. For investors watching Oman real estate, understanding Sultan Haitham City is now the single biggest indicator of where...
One of the biggest reasons foreign investors are drawn to Oman is simple: the tax on property ownership is remarkably low. There's no annual property tax, no capital gains tax on personal real estate, and a one-time transfer fee that's among the most competitive in the Gulf. But "low tax" doesn't mean "no costs" — here's exactly what buyers and investors actually pay in 2026. Is there an...
Short answer: yes, for the right buyer. Oman simplified its residency-by-investment program in September 2025, foreign ownership remains freehold and tax-free inside designated zones, and developers are still putting real money into the market, including a $500 million Trump-branded golf development in Muscat. That does not mean every property or every buyer profile makes sense. Here is a straight answer...
What can you buy in Oman right now? More than you might expect. Oman has quietly become one of the most accessible property markets in the Gulf: foreigners can buy freehold in designated Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs), there is no annual property tax and no capital gains tax, and a purchase of OMR 200,000 (about $520,000) or more qualifies for a renewable 10-year residency. But what does your money...
A complete 2026 guide to Oman's Golden Visa programme — qualifying property thresholds (OMR 250k and OMR 500k), costs, and how UInvest Group helps you get residency through real estate investment.