Sultan Haitham City
Sultan Haitham City is a flagship planned city near Muscat whose first phase is under construction.
Key facts
- Status
- Phase 1 under construction
Overview
Sultan Haitham City is the flagship planned city near Muscat, delivered under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning as part of Oman Vision 2040.
Phase 1 is planned for 2024 to 2030. It covers more than 5 million m² and is designed for over 7,000 homes and more than 39,000 residents. By July 2024, 6,986 homes were covered by developer agreements. The whole city is planned for 20,000 housing units, which is the full-city target and not the first-phase total.
The first phase is under construction. Neighbourhoods reported under construction include Hay Al Wafa, Hay A'Nuha, Sarooj Oasis, Al Ahlam, Wadi Zaha and Yenaier Residences. Oman Observer reported in May 2026 that awarded construction and service packages had reached RO 280 million and that real-estate partnerships exceeded RO 500 million. The same report said residents were expected to begin moving into Al Wafa District in October 2026. A project status page reported city infrastructure about 40% complete in May 2026.
Oman's Live Oman page reports more than 1,700 homes sold, which is a sales figure and not a count of completed homes.
Public sources give different handover timings, so dates should be treated as forecasts.
What it means for buyers
Sultan Haitham City is one of the larger new-city projects, and its first neighbourhoods are being built. This means there are real construction milestones to check, but also that the wider city will take years to complete.
Published figures describe planned, contracted or sold homes, not completed housing. Handover timing differs between sources, so confirm dates for the specific neighbourhood and unit.
Buyers should compare unit types, payment plans and delivery progress, and consider that services and roads will continue to be built around early residents. Prices, rents and demand cannot be predicted, and nothing here promises returns.
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Timeline
- 2024
- Phase 1 begins (planned for 2024 to 2030); 6,986 homes covered by developer agreements by July 2024.
- May 2026
- Infrastructure reported about 40% complete; awarded packages reported at RO 280 million.
- October 2026
- First residents expected to begin moving into Al Wafa District (projection).
- 2030
- Planned end of Phase 1.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Sultan Haitham City?
Phase 1 covers more than 5 million m² with over 7,000 homes planned. The full city is planned for 20,000 housing units.
Is it under construction?
Yes. Phase 1 infrastructure and several neighbourhoods are reported under construction.
When can residents move in?
Residents were expected to begin moving into Al Wafa District in October 2026. Sources differ on timing, so please confirm for your unit.
How many homes have been sold?
Live Oman reports more than 1,700 homes sold. This is not the number of completed homes.
Who leads the project?
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning.
Official sources
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