Twenty minutes east of Salalah city, on Oman’s southern coast, a resort masterplan spanning 13.6 million square metres has grown into one of the country’s most distinctive freehold destinations. Hawana Salalah is not built for Muscat’s business crowd — it is built around Dhofar’s Khareef monsoon season, a marina, an aquapark, and 7 kilometres of sandy beach that put it in a different climate and buyer category from every other Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC) in Oman. This guide covers what Hawana Salalah actually offers, its newest phase Amazi, and how residency and returns work for foreign buyers.
What Is Hawana Salalah?
Hawana Salalah is a beachfront resort ITC on Oman’s southern coast, about 20 minutes from Salalah city centre and roughly the same distance from Salalah International Airport, in Dhofar Governorate. It was master-developed by Muriya, the same state-linked developer behind Jebel Sifah near Muscat, and combines residential neighbourhoods with a marina, hotels, and full resort infrastructure along the coastline.
What sets Hawana Salalah apart from Oman’s Muscat-area developments is climate. Every June to September, Dhofar catches the Khareef monsoon, turning the mountains and coastline green and drawing large numbers of Gulf tourists to Salalah — a season the rest of the Arabian Peninsula does not get. That seasonal draw is central to why Hawana Salalah exists as a resort destination in its own right, not just a satellite of Muscat’s freehold market.
Life At Hawana Salalah: Amenities And Lifestyle
- 170-berth marina
- 65,760 square-metre Hawana Aquapark
- 4- and 5-star hotels with roughly 1,100 rooms combined
- 7 kilometres of sandy beach frontage
- Diving and water sports facilities
- Restaurants, cafes, and retail along the marina promenade
Where To Buy: Developments In Hawana Salalah
Amazi
Amazi is Hawana Salalah’s newest masterplan phase: 13.6 million square metres of land, of which 3.2 million square metres are already developed, with 7 residential projects planned across the site and roughly 750 units already built. Unit types across Amazi range from one- and two-bedroom chalets to two-, three-, and four-bedroom villas, with a standard 10% down payment and instalment plans available.
Lubana Island
Lubana Island is Amazi’s flagship waterfront phase: freehold apartments and townhouses built around the community’s lagoon, with one-bedroom units from OMR 99,000, two-bedroom units from OMR 136,000, and three-bedroom units from OMR 233,000. The development is scheduled for handover in 2027, with a 10% down payment. See our current Lubana Island listing for availability.
Investing In Hawana Salalah: Residency And Returns
Foreign buyers can own property at Hawana Salalah on a full freehold basis, with zero annual property tax anywhere in Oman. A qualifying purchase of OMR 200,000 or more can secure a renewable 10-year residency for you and your family through Oman’s official Invest Oman platform — the same Golden Residency programme covered in our guide to buying property in Oman.
Hawana Salalah’s Khareef season creates a rental pattern unlike anywhere else in the Gulf: peak demand runs June through September, when Gulf tourists fill Salalah’s hotels and short-term rentals to escape the summer heat elsewhere in the region. UInvest Group offers furnishing and property management for owners who want to capture that seasonal income. For a broader look at what your budget can buy across the country, see our guide to what you can buy in Oman for $200,000, $400,000, and $600,000 in 2026.
Hawana Salalah Vs Oman’s Muscat-Area Developments
Hawana Salalah competes on climate and lifestyle rather than proximity to Muscat’s business district. Buyers targeting Al Mouj or Jebel Sifah are typically looking at a primary residence, a Muscat rental, or day-to-day proximity to the capital; buyers looking at Hawana Salalah are usually drawn by Khareef-season tourism, beach lifestyle, and Salalah’s lower entry prices for freehold apartments. Many of our clients hold a Muscat-area property alongside a Salalah unit specifically to capture both markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Is Hawana Salalah Located?
Hawana Salalah is a beachfront resort community on Oman’s southern coast, about 20 minutes from Salalah city centre and Salalah International Airport, in Dhofar Governorate.
Can Foreigners Buy Property In Hawana Salalah?
Yes. Properties across Hawana Salalah, including the Amazi and Lubana Island developments, are sold on a full freehold basis open to all nationalities.
Does Buying In Hawana Salalah Qualify For Oman Residency?
Yes. A qualifying purchase of OMR 200,000 or more can secure a renewable 10-year residency under Oman’s Golden Residency programme, applied for through the official Invest Oman platform.
What Is Amazi?
Amazi is Hawana Salalah’s newest masterplan phase, spanning 13.6 million square metres with 7 planned residential projects, including the waterfront Lubana Island development.
Is Hawana Salalah A Good Rental Investment?
Hawana Salalah’s Khareef monsoon season, which runs June to September, drives strong seasonal holiday-rental demand from Gulf tourists, and UInvest Group offers furnishing and property management for owners seeking rental income.
Ready To Invest In Hawana Salalah?
Hawana Salalah pairs a resort lifestyle found nowhere else in Oman with the same freehold ownership and 10-year Golden Residency available across the country. Explore our current Lubana Island listing, or get in touch with our team for a personalised recommendation based on your budget.
