Sultan Qaboos Port Waterfront
The Sultan Qaboos Port waterfront in Muttrah received an Integrated Tourism Complex licence in October 2026. The site covers about one million square metres, with more than 400,000 square metres to be developed in three phases: a souq, a hotel gateway, homes and hotels along a promenade, and a mountain resort. Freehold terms are still to be confirmed.
Key facts
- Location
- Muttrah
- Governorate
- Muscat
- Status
- Announced
- Ownership
- Not stated
- Residency
- Official rules: https://qanoon.om/p/2022/mhup20220058/
- To Muscat International Airport
- About 29 km
- To central Muscat
- About 4 km
- Amenities
- sea_view, retail
- Projects listed
- 0
Overview
About the waterfront
On 5 October 2026 the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism signed an Integrated Tourism Complex licence agreement for the Sultan Qaboos Port waterfront in Muttrah. The site covers about one million square metres, of which more than 400,000 square metres can be developed.
What is planned
Three phases across four districts: a port souq for shops and leisure, a gateway with a hotel and public spaces, a residential and hotel district along a promenade, and a mountain resort. The plan respects the historic character of Muttrah.
Ownership
The ITC licence is the legal route for foreign ownership, but official sources have not yet published which homes will be sold freehold. Confirm the terms of any unit before paying.
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners buy freehold on the Muttrah waterfront?
The waterfront now holds an Integrated Tourism Complex licence, the legal route for foreign ownership. Official sources have not yet confirmed which homes will be sold freehold.
Can I buy here now?
Not yet. Sales have not been announced. Message the Off-Plan Oman team on WhatsApp and we will tell you when the first homes are released.
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 - ITC licence agreement signed for Sultan Qaboos Port waterfront (October 2026)
- Oman Observer - Agreement to transform Port Sultan Qaboos waterfront
- Ministry of Heritage and Tourism - ITC laws and regulations
- Real Estate Ownership Act for Integrated Tourism Complexes (Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning)
- 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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