Should a foreign buyer look at freehold in Muscat or in Salalah?
Muscat has the widest choice of freehold communities selling today, including Al Mouj, Muscat Bay, Yiti and Jebel Sifah. Around Salalah, Hawana Salalah is the main freehold community selling now. In both, foreign ownership is possible inside Integrated Tourism Complexes, approved project by project.
What is selling
- Muscat: Al Mouj Muscat on the Seeb coast, Muscat Bay at Bandar Jissah, Yiti and Jebel Sifah south-east of the city, and Muscat Hills in Bawshar, where ownership differs by project.
- Salalah: Hawana Salalah, a beachfront resort east of Salalah in the Wilayat of Taqah, with hotels, a marina, restaurants and freehold apartments and villas.
Delivery
- In Muscat, Al Mouj has been established since 2006, while Muscat Bay launched a new phase of about 240 freehold units in January 2026.
- At Hawana Salalah, the first phase of the Amazi residences was reported nearly 80 percent complete in September 2026, with handover planned for the first quarter of 2027.
Ownership
In both cities, non-Omanis can own freehold inside Integrated Tourism Complexes. Outside them, most projects are non-freehold. Confirm the title type of your exact unit before paying.
How to choose
- Choose Muscat for more communities to compare and for access to the capital's airport and business districts.
- Choose Salalah if you want a resort setting on the Dhofar coast and are happy with a smaller choice of projects.
Each community page lists its projects with current prices.
Related communities and areas
Frequently asked questions
Is there freehold for foreigners in Salalah?
Yes, inside Integrated Tourism Complexes such as Hawana Salalah, subject to each project's approvals.
Where is there more choice?
Muscat, where several freehold communities are selling at the same time.
How do I compare the projects?
Open each community page to see the listed projects with their current prices, or message the Off-Plan Oman team on WhatsApp.
Official sources
- Oman Observer - Al Mouj contribution to the economy over two decades
- Oman Observer - New freehold residences launched at Muscat Bay (January 2026)
- Oman Observer - Ministry of Heritage and Tourism sets rules for property ownership at Jabal Sifah
- Oman Observer - Hotel rooms and residential progress at Hawana Salalah (September 2026)
- Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning
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