The St. Regis Residences, Al Mouj — Branded Freehold Living in Muscat, Oman

The Residences at The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort are St. Regis-branded homes in Oman — a completed, fully operational collection of freehold apartments and duplex townhouses on a private 360-metre beachfront within Al Mouj Muscat. Developed by Alfardan Group in partnership with Marriott International and marketed through Oman Sotheby’s International Realty, the residences were handed over to owners in August 2024 per the developer, pairing St. Regis’s signature service with full freehold ownership open to buyers of every nationality, priced from approximately USD 882,000.

About The St. Regis Residences

The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort comprises 250 hotel guestrooms and suites alongside 162 branded residences — of which 68 units are currently available — occupying a beachfront plot of more than 120,000 square metres directly on the Al Mouj coastline and adjoining the Al Mouj Golf course. The resort officially opened in June 2024, with the residences handed over to their owners the following August, per the developer — making this a completed, operating property rather than an off-plan reservation.

Building Specifications

A Completed, Operational Branded Residence Since 2024

Unlike Oman’s off-plan masterplans still under construction, The St. Regis Residences is fully delivered and operating, with the resort open since June 2024 and the residential handover dated August 2024 per the developer, giving buyers a finished, inspectable asset with a service track record rather than a set of construction drawings and marketing renderings. For a completed unit there is no handover date left to track, and the resort’s full amenity suite — spa, restaurants, pools, golf access — is already open and staffed.

Location: Al Mouj’s Private Beachfront

The St. Regis Residences occupies a private 360-metre stretch of beachfront within Al Mouj Muscat, a waterfront Integrated Tourism Complex, with the resort’s beachfront plot of more than 120,000 square metres adjoining the Al Mouj Golf course. This gives residents a private beachfront position within Al Mouj, distinct from the community’s other collections, which typically share public beach access rather than a private frontage reserved for resort guests and residents.

Distances From The St. Regis Residences

Unit Types, Sizes and Pricing

Residences range from one-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom duplex townhouses, with larger three- and four-bedroom units including a dedicated domestic worker’s room. Unit sizes across the collection range from approximately 1,486 to 5,985 sq ft. Pricing starts from approximately USD 882,000, with three-bedroom apartments starting from USD 1,504,700.

Starting price as of January 2024 was approximately OMR 1,945 per square metre. Service charges for two-bedroom apartments are set at USD 70 per square metre annually.

Signature St. Regis Butler Service

Every residence includes access to St. Regis’s signature Butler Service and 24-hour concierge, a hallmark of the brand globally. Because the resort has been operating since 2024, this service is already active and staffed, rather than a feature buyers must wait years to experience.

Amenities and Lifestyle

Residents have access to a Guerlain Spa, a full health club, a dedicated padel court, multiple swimming pools and landscaped gardens, alongside seven on-site restaurants and lounges and a Grand Ballroom for events. Combined with direct access to the private beach and the adjoining Al Mouj Golf course, this amenity suite covers wellness, dining, events and golf at a single freehold address.

Ownership, Freehold Status and Residency

As part of Al Mouj’s Integrated Tourism Complex status, every residence is sold with a full freehold title deed — buyers of any nationality own the property outright, not on a leasehold basis. Ownership supports an Oman Owner Visa application, which has no minimum property value. The 10-year Golden Residency programme requires a single ITC property worth at least OMR 200,000 and is decided by the Royal Oman Police, not by the developer or UInvest; the entry one-bedroom at USD 882,000 (about OMR 339,126) is above that threshold. Where granted, the Golden Residency is extendable to a spouse and dependent children.

The Developer: Alfardan Group and Marriott International

Alfardan Group, a Qatari conglomerate with a diversified portfolio spanning real estate, luxury automotive and hospitality, developed The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort in partnership with Marriott International, the operator of the St. Regis brand globally. This pairing of a regional developer with an international hospitality group underpins the project’s completed, operating status.

Marketed Through Oman Sotheby’s International Realty

The St. Regis Residences is marketed through Oman Sotheby’s International Realty rather than directly through a developer sales team. UInvest works alongside Oman Sotheby’s International Realty to manage the reservation process for buyers, from initial enquiry through to title registration.

Why Invest in The St. Regis Residences

The St. Regis Residences combines a St. Regis-branded residence, a completed and operating five-star resort with a service track record since 2024, a private 360-metre beachfront, and full freehold ownership. For buyers and investors who prioritise a completed branded residence with a private beachfront, The St. Regis Residences is one option within Oman’s freehold market.

Rental Income from an Operating Five-Star Resort

Because the resort has been fully operational since mid-2024, owners letting their residence benefit from an established booking infrastructure, brand recognition and guest service standard. St. Regis’s international brand recognition, combined with Al Mouj’s rental demand from expatriate executives and vacation renters, is a factor for owners to weigh when considering letting a residence at The St. Regis Residences.

What to Prepare When Reserving

Buyers reserving a residence at The St. Regis normally work through the following documents with UInvest and Oman Sotheby’s International Realty.

1. The reservation agreement and down payment.
2. The sale and purchase agreement setting out the payment structure.
3. The payment schedule with dates and amounts.
4. The title deed documents and the Integrated Tourism Complex status of Al Mouj.
5. The current service charge schedule.
6. The branded-residence management agreement with Marriott International.
7. The owners’ association structure.

Step-by-Step: How to Buy at The St. Regis Residences

Purchasing a completed residence follows a more direct process than an off-plan reservation: a reservation agreement and down payment secure the chosen unit, followed by the Sale and Purchase Agreement setting out the payment structure. Because the property is already built and operational, buyers can typically take possession, or begin generating rental income, considerably sooner than with an off-plan purchase, before completing title registration with Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning.

Buyer Checklist Before Reserving

Before committing to a unit at The St. Regis Residences, buyers should confirm current pricing and availability by unit type — noting that unit availability at entry price points is limited — the current service charge and branded-residence management fee, whether the purchase clears Oman’s Golden Residency threshold, and arrange a viewing of the specific residence and resort amenities before signing.

Payment Plan

As a completed, move-in-ready property, The St. Regis Residences is sold on a simpler post-handover payment structure than an off-plan purchase.

Instalment financing is available through the National Bank of Oman. Ownership supports an Owner Visa application (no minimum property value); the Golden Residency requires a single ITC property worth at least OMR 200,000 and is decided by the Royal Oman Police. The purchase also comes with access to the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty programme. A 5% VAT applies to the purchase.

Financing Considerations

Given the property’s high price point, buyers at The St. Regis Residences typically combine a substantial cash component with financing from a bank operating in Oman that offers mortgages to non-resident freehold buyers within designated ITCs. Because the property is completed and can be independently valued against an operating luxury asset, buyers should confirm current financing terms directly with UInvest or their bank of choice.

Managing a Branded Residence Investment

Owners intending to let their residence can typically opt into a rental management programme coordinated through the resort’s own operations, benefiting from St. Regis’s booking infrastructure, housekeeping and guest services rather than needing to engage a separate third-party property manager. This turnkey management option is a practical feature of a branded residence attached to an operating five-star hotel.

Currency and Payment Notes

The St. Regis Residences is priced in US Dollars. The Omani Rial has been pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed rate since 1986, giving buyers converting from USD, AED or other Dollar-pegged Gulf currencies a fixed exchange rate. Population and construction-sector data published by Oman’s National Centre for Statistics and Information is a useful independent reference point for buyers assessing long-term demand fundamentals in Muscat’s luxury freehold market.

Service Charges and Branded-Residence Management

As a hotel-branded residence, The St. Regis Residences operates under a management agreement with Marriott International covering building services, amenities and hotel-standard upkeep, funded through an annual service charge that is typically higher than a standard, non-branded freehold apartment given the level of service provided — including the signature Butler Service. Buyers should confirm the current service charge rate and what it covers directly with UInvest before signing.

Muscat’s Freehold ITCs Compared

Compared with Muscat Bay‘s Jumeirah-branded resort setting or The Residences at Mandarin Oriental in Shatti Al Qurum, The St. Regis Residences offers a private 360-metre beachfront and direct golf course adjacency within Al Mouj specifically. Buyers comparing Oman’s branded addresses should weigh each property’s specific location, brand, and amenity mix against their personal lifestyle priorities.

Rental Yields and Ongoing Costs

For broader context on Oman’s freehold rental market, see our guide to rental yields in Oman, and factor in the absence of recurring property tax that applies across all of Oman’s freehold developments.

Is 2026 a Good Time to Buy at The St. Regis Residences?

Because the resort has been operating since 2024, the timing consideration is different from an off-plan purchase: buyers are evaluating current resale pricing against a completed, operating luxury asset with more than a year of operating history. For a broader view of market timing across Oman’s freehold sector, see our guide on whether 2026 is a good time to buy property in Oman.

Who Should Consider The St. Regis Residences

The St. Regis Residences suits buyers and investors seeking a completed, operating five-star resort with signature Butler Service. It may also suit buyers seeking a turnkey second home or a rental investment with hotel-style management already in place.

Resale Market

As an operating St. Regis-branded residence, the property has more than a year of operating history and comparable transactions to reference when pricing a resale.

Getting to The St. Regis Residences: Access and Connectivity

The St. Regis Residences benefits from Al Mouj’s road network and connectivity to central Muscat and Muscat International Airport, alongside direct beach access and adjacency to the Al Mouj Golf course. This infrastructure, combined with the resort’s own private setting, gives residents a ready-to-use address.

A Private 360-Metre Beachfront

The St. Regis Residences’ 360-metre private beachfront is a feature of the property within Al Mouj, giving residents and hotel guests private beach access rather than the shared public beach available to the wider community. For buyers prioritising privacy over community-wide amenities, this private frontage is a feature of the address.

St. Regis-Branded Homes in Oman

The property is a St. Regis-branded residential collection in the Sultanate, with the St. Regis brand operated globally by Marriott International. For buyers who prioritise brand alongside location and specification, the brand is part of the property’s positioning.

Domestic Staff Accommodation in Larger Units

The development’s larger three- and four-bedroom duplex townhouses include a dedicated domestic worker’s room, a specification detail aimed at the family buyer who requires live-in household staff accommodation.

Alfardan Group’s Broader Portfolio

Alfardan Group is a Qatari conglomerate with interests spanning real estate, luxury automotive dealerships, jewellery and hospitality across the Gulf region, and developed The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort in partnership with Marriott International.

St. Regis Brand Heritage

St. Regis is a luxury hotel brand of Marriott International, with a heritage dating back to the original St. Regis New York and a portfolio of addresses across global cities and resort destinations. The brand’s presence in Oman gives The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort an international reference point for the level of service buyers can expect.

Comparing St. Regis and Mandarin Oriental in Muscat

Two branded residence addresses in Muscat — The St. Regis Residences at Al Mouj and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental in Shatti Al Qurum — both offer completed, operational five-star branded living on full freehold title, but with different settings. The St. Regis occupies a private 360-metre beachfront within Al Mouj adjoining a golf course, with unit sizes from approximately 1,486 to 5,985 sq ft.

Padel Court and Active Wellness Amenities

The inclusion of a dedicated padel court alongside the resort’s health club and multiple swimming pools provides active, wellness-oriented amenities. Combined with direct golf course access, this gives St. Regis residents a range of active lifestyle facilities within a single private address.

Weekend and Second-Home Appeal

For regional and international buyers, The St. Regis Residences’ private beachfront, signature service and golf course adjacency make it a turnkey second home, requiring no ongoing personal management between visits given the resort’s own operational infrastructure. This lock-up-and-leave convenience, combined with the property’s specification, suits buyers who visit Oman periodically rather than living there full-time.

Step-by-Step Comparison: Completed Residence vs Off-Plan Purchase

Buyers comparing The St. Regis Residences against an off-plan reservation elsewhere in Oman should weigh the difference: off-plan purchases typically offer lower entry pricing and the potential for capital appreciation as a masterplan matures. The St. Regis offers a different profile — a higher entry price for a completed building with no construction phase to wait for, immediate usability, and an operating five-star asset with a service track record since 2024.

Living at The St. Regis Residences: What Owners Should Know

Owning at The St. Regis Residences means living within a fully operational luxury resort: signature Butler Service and 24-hour concierge are available on request, seven restaurants and lounges are open and staffed, and the resort’s management already has more than a year of experience running the property day to day since its 2024 opening.

Currency Peg and Cross-Border Buyers

For international buyers converting from Gulf currencies such as the UAE Dirham, Saudi Riyal or Qatari Riyal, the Omani Rial’s long-standing peg to the US Dollar provides a fixed exchange rate for budgeting purposes.

Escrow Rules and a Completed Purchase

Oman’s regulated escrow framework for off-plan sales, set out in Royal Decree 79/2025, releases buyers’ funds against construction milestones. As The St. Regis Residences is complete, there is no construction milestone left to release funds against, and the purchase price is exchanged for a finished, inspectable, operating luxury asset. The sale and purchase agreement and title registration follow the standard process described above.

Golf Course Adjacency and Al Mouj Golf

The St. Regis Residences’ direct adjacency to Al Mouj Golf, an 18-hole course, gives residents immediate access to a golf facility without needing to travel elsewhere in the community. Combined with the private beachfront, this dual coastal-and-golf positioning is a feature of the address, offering two distinct recreational settings within a single private resort environment.

Seven Restaurants and the Grand Ballroom

The resort’s seven on-site restaurants and lounges, alongside its Grand Ballroom, give residents a range of dining and event infrastructure without leaving the property. For residents hosting guests or events, the Grand Ballroom in particular offers a five-star venue within their own residential community.

Limited Unit Availability

The development has 162 branded residences in total, of which 68 units are currently available. Buyers interested in this collection should engage with UInvest and Oman Sotheby’s International Realty promptly to confirm current availability, since the limited unit count can constrain choice at any given time.

Comparing St. Regis to Newer Off-Plan Releases

Investors researching Oman’s freehold market alongside newer government-anchored releases such as those within Sultan Haitham City or Duqm should note that The St. Regis Residences is a completed property: buyers here are acquiring a finished, income-producing asset with an established operating history, while newer masterplans typically offer lower entry pricing.

Other Al Mouj Developments

The St. Regis Residences is one of several freehold releases within Al Mouj. Buyers comparing options within the same community should also consider:

• Azura Beach Residences — beachfront freehold apartments within Al Mouj.
• Bellevue — smart freehold apartments within Al Mouj.

For the full picture of Al Mouj’s districts, pricing and outlook, see our complete Al Mouj investment guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The St. Regis Residences already built and operating?

Yes. The resort opened in June 2024 and the residences were handed over to owners in August 2024, per the developer, making this a completed, fully operational property.

Can foreigners buy freehold at The St. Regis Residences?

Yes. As part of Al Mouj’s Integrated Tourism Complex status, every residence is sold on full freehold title to buyers of any nationality, with no local sponsor required.

How much does a residence at The St. Regis cost?

Pricing starts from approximately USD 882,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and from USD 1,504,700 for a three-bedroom apartment. These are starting prices.

Who developed The St. Regis Residences?

The Residences is developed by Alfardan Group in partnership with Marriott International, and marketed through Oman Sotheby’s International Realty.

Does buying at The St. Regis qualify for Oman residency?

Ownership supports an Oman Owner Visa application, which has no minimum property value. The 10-year Golden Residency requires a single ITC property worth at least OMR 200,000 and is decided by the Royal Oman Police; the entry one-bedroom (USD 882,000, about OMR 339,126) is above that threshold. Where granted, it is extendable to a spouse and dependent children.

What amenities are available to residents?

Signature St. Regis Butler Service, 24-hour concierge, a private 360-metre beach, a Guerlain Spa, a health club, a padel court, multiple swimming pools, seven restaurants and lounges, and a Grand Ballroom.

How many residences are there?

162 branded residences (68 currently available) alongside 250 hotel guestrooms and suites, occupying a beachfront plot of more than 120,000 square metres.

What unit types are available?

One-bedroom apartments up to four-bedroom duplex townhouses, with larger units including a dedicated domestic worker’s room.

Can I rent out my unit immediately after purchase?

Yes — because the property is complete and the resort operational, owners can begin letting their unit through a rental management programme coordinated with the resort.

What taxes apply to owning property in Oman?

Oman levies no capital gains tax and no recurring annual property tax on freehold residential real estate, and places no restriction on repatriating rental income or sale proceeds abroad.

Can I purchase remotely, without visiting Oman?

Many international buyers complete the reservation and SPA signing remotely through a power of attorney arrangement coordinated with UInvest and Oman Sotheby’s International Realty, though an in-person visit is especially worthwhile for a property at this price point.

How does The St. Regis Residences compare to other Al Mouj developments?

The St. Regis Residences offers a private beachfront, signature Butler Service and a fully operating five-star resort within Al Mouj.

The St. Regis Residences offers a completed, fully operating luxury resort with a private 360-metre beachfront, signature Butler Service, and full freehold ownership, delivered by Alfardan Group and Marriott International (residential handover August 2024, per the developer). For buyers seeking branded living with no construction phase outstanding and a service track record since 2024, The St. Regis Residences is one option within the country’s freehold market. Read our full guide to Al Mouj Muscat and areas to invest in Oman, browse all freehold properties in Oman, and contact UInvest for current unit availability, up-to-date pricing and a personalised introduction to Oman Sotheby’s International Realty before you reserve at The St. Regis Residences.