Jebel Sifah
Jebel Sifah is a coastal Integrated Tourism Complex on the Muscat coast, south-east of the capital, covering about 6.2 million square metres. It combines homes, hotels, a marina, a golf course and restaurants. In 2025 the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism set rules for owning, selling and managing property there, including non-Omani ownership.
Key facts
- Location
- Muscat
- Governorate
- Muscat
- Status
- Selling now
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Residency
- Official rules: https://qanoon.om/p/2022/mhup20220058/
- To Muscat International Airport
- About 54 km
- To central Muscat
- About 31 km
- Amenities
- beach_access, sea_view
- Projects listed
- 0
Overview
About Jebel Sifah
Jebel Sifah lies on the coast south-east of Muscat, beyond Yiti, in the Muscat Governorate. It is planned as a resort town with homes, hotels, a marina, a golf course, restaurants and leisure facilities.
Ownership rules
In September 2025 the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism issued rules for property at Jebel Sifah. They cover ownership, sale and management, require approvals before units are sold, and require the developer to complete the steps that allow non-Omani ownership.
Before you buy
Confirm that your exact phase and unit are approved for non-Omani ownership and ask which title will be registered.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Jebel Sifah?
On the coast south-east of Muscat, beyond Yiti, in the Muscat Governorate.
Are there special ownership rules at Jebel Sifah?
Yes. In 2025 the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism issued rules for owning, selling and managing property there, including approvals before units are sold.
How do I see what is for sale?
Message the Off-Plan Oman team on WhatsApp. We will send you the projects and units currently available and check the ownership terms with you.
Who can buy freehold in an Integrated Tourism Complex?
Under Oman's ITC ownership law, non-Omanis can own land or built units inside Integrated Tourism Complexes licensed by the government. Approval is given project by project, so confirm that the exact phase and unit can be registered in your name before paying.
Does buying here give me residency?
The ITC law allows a residence permit for a non-Omani owner. Ministerial Decision 58/2022 also links investor residence cards to property value. Check the current rules with the Royal Oman Police before you rely on residency.
Is every unit inside a freehold community freehold?
Not always. Ownership is approved for each project and phase. Ask for written confirmation of the title type for your unit, and the Off-Plan Oman team will check it with you.
Can foreigners buy outside the Integrated Tourism Complexes?
Outside ITCs, Ministerial Decision 357/2020 lets eligible residents buy a usufruct right, not freehold, in approved multi-storey buildings. It is a registered right to use the unit for a fixed term.
Official sources
- Oman Observer - Ministry of Heritage and Tourism sets rules for property ownership at Jabal Sifah
- Ministry of Heritage and Tourism - ITC laws and regulations
- Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning - Real Estate Ownership Act for Integrated Tourism Complexes
- Ministerial Decision 58/2022 on residence for property owners (Qanoon)
- Ministerial Decision 357/2020 on usufruct in multi-storey buildings (Qanoon)
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