Neighbourhood guide
Explore Oman's most sought-after addresses
Median prices, rental yields and lifestyle notes for the communities buyers ask about most, written by our Muscat advisory desk.
Freehold ITC Muscat
Al Mouj Muscat
Marina living, golf and 100% expat freehold on the Muscat coast
Median price285,000 OMR
Gross yield 6.9%
Beachfront Muscat
Shatti Al Qurum
The capital's established beachfront address beside the Opera House
Median price195,000 OMR
Gross yield 5.8%
Resort living Muscat
Muscat Bay
A gated resort community in the sheltered bay of Qantab
Median price165,000 OMR
Gross yield 6.4%
Growth corridor Muscat
Al Seeb & Sultan Haitham City
Oman's largest new city, planned for 100,000 residents
Median price98,000 OMR
Gross yield 7.8%
Marina & mountains Muscat
Jebel Sifah
Freehold marina homes 45 minutes from the capital
Median price128,000 OMR
Gross yield 7.1%
Khareef season Dhofar
Hawana Salalah
Lagoon-front freehold villas in the south
Median price115,000 OMR
Gross yield 9.1%
Industrial hub Al Batinah North
Sohar
Port, freezone and executive housing on the Batinah coast
Median price87,000 OMR
Gross yield 8.2%
Heritage & value Al Dakhiliyah
Nizwa
Farmhouses and family suburbs around the old capital
Median price62,000 OMR
Gross yield 6.2%
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