Muscat Bay
Muscat Bay is a resort community at Bandar Jissah, near Qantab beach, south-east of central Muscat, between the mountains and the sea. Formerly called Saraya Bandar Jissah, it is an Integrated Tourism Complex offering apartments, townhouses and villas for freehold ownership by buyers of all nationalities, released in phases.
Key facts
- Location
- Qantab, Muscat
- Governorate
- Muscat
- Status
- Selling now
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Residency
- Official rules: https://qanoon.om/p/2022/mhup20220058/
- To Muscat International Airport
- About 37 km
- To central Muscat
- About 11 km
- Amenities
- beach_access, sea_view, retail, gym
- Projects listed
- 0
Overview
About Muscat Bay
Muscat Bay covers about 2.2 million square metres on the coast at Qantab and Bandar Jissah, south-east of central Muscat. It was first launched under the name Saraya Bandar Jissah.
Homes
Homes are released in phases as apartments, townhouses and villas. In January 2026 a new phase of about 240 freehold units was launched, and an earlier phase was reported about 90 percent sold, with handovers expected from 2026.
Ownership
Muscat Bay is an Integrated Tourism Complex, where the law allows non-Omanis to own property. Confirm the title type of your exact unit before paying.
Frequently asked questions
Is Muscat Bay the same as Saraya Bandar Jissah?
Yes. Saraya Bandar Jissah was the earlier name of the development now called Muscat Bay.
Where is Muscat Bay?
On the coast at Qantab and Bandar Jissah, south-east of central Muscat, in the Wilayat of Muscat.
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 - New freehold residences launched at Muscat Bay (January 2026)
- Oman Observer - Muscat Bay integrated tourism complex
- 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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