Thuraya City

Thuraya City (A'Thuraya) is a planned mixed-use urban district in Muscat led by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning.

Key facts

Status
Early works under way; first unit sales projected

Overview

Thuraya City, also written A'Thuraya or Al Thuraya, is a planned mixed-use district in the Muscat area. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning places it on a plateau in the Al Athaibah area, opposite Madinat Al Irfan and close to the expressway and Muscat International Airport.

According to the ministry's project information, Phase 1 covers about 3.1 million m² and is planned to include roughly 2,600 homes across eight neighbourhoods, with capacity for around 8,000 residents. The plan also includes commercial space, parks, schools, and health, sports and leisure facilities.

The concept follows the site's elevation and terrain, with views across Muscat. The ministry highlights shaded walkways and pedestrian-friendly design, with a mix of housing, retail, dining and public spaces.

The project is being delivered in phases. Oman Observer reported that formal development work was launched in November 2024. Reports describe infrastructure and site-preparation works for Phase 1, alongside development agreements for individual neighbourhoods. At an October 2026 housing and urban development exhibition, agreements were announced for homes in Neighbourhoods 5A, 5B and 5C, and a consultancy contract was reported for the Phase 3 master plan.

Published descriptions differ in how they present the full footprint and phases, so the figures above refer to Phase 1 where stated. All details should be treated as plans until confirmed by the ministry.

What it means for buyers

Thuraya City is a large planned district inside the Muscat area rather than a distant new town, so it may be of interest to buyers who want a new community close to the capital and the airport.

The ministry's project listing gives Q4 2026 as the expected timing for the first residential unit sales. This is a projected milestone, not confirmation that sales have started. Handover dates, prices and unit types are to be confirmed.

Buyers and investors should keep in mind that the project is phased, so the surrounding amenities and roads will arrive over several years. Resale values, rents and demand cannot be predicted, and nothing here is a promise of returns.

The Off-Plan Oman team can share the latest confirmed information and answer questions on WhatsApp.

Timeline

November 2024
Formal development work reported as launched.
October 2026
Agreements announced for homes in Neighbourhoods 5A, 5B and 5C, plus a Phase 3 master plan consultancy.
Q4 2026
Expected timing for first residential unit sales, per the ministry's project listing (projection).
To be confirmed
Handover dates for the first neighbourhoods.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Thuraya City?

It is planned on a plateau in the Al Athaibah area of Muscat, near the expressway and Muscat International Airport, according to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning.

How big is the first phase?

The ministry describes Phase 1 as about 3.1 million m², with roughly 2,600 homes across eight neighbourhoods and capacity for around 8,000 residents.

Can I buy a home there now?

The ministry gives Q4 2026 as the expected timing for first unit sales. This is a projection. Please ask the Off-Plan Oman team on WhatsApp for the latest status.

When will homes be handed over?

To be confirmed. No handover date has been confirmed in the sources we found.

Who leads the project?

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning leads the project, with individual neighbourhoods delivered through development agreements.

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