Oman

We think Oman is one of the most underrated markets in the Gulf right now. The government's Vision 2040 plan is actively driving tourism and foreign ownership reforms, and Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs) let non-Omani buyers hold freehold title. Entry prices are still well below Dubai comparables, which means our buyers are getting in before the wider market catches on. With Muscat airport expanding and airlift growing, the demand story looks solid heading into 2026.

At projects like Oceana at Aida by DarGlobal, our buyers are currently seeing prices in the range of OMR 500–900 per sqm (roughly AED 480–860 per sqft), depending on unit type and sea view. That's a meaningful discount to comparable beachfront branded product in Dubai or the Maldives. Prices have been moving upward as the project progresses through construction milestones, so early-stage buyers have historically seen the best entry points.

DarGlobal is the name we're most active with — their Aida masterplan on the Muscat coastline is the flagship project in our catalogue. Beyond DarGlobal, Omran Group (the government's tourism development arm) and Muriya (an Orascom joint venture) are the other major players shaping the ITC landscape. We recommend sticking with developers who have a proven delivery track record in the region, which is why DarGlobal sits at the top of our shortlist.

Gross rental yields in Oman's established ITC communities typically sit between 5–8% annually, with beachfront and branded units at the higher end when managed through a hotel operator. Oceana at Aida benefits from a hospitality management component, which means owners can plug into a short-term rental pool without the hassle of self-managing. In our experience, buyers who opt into the rental programme from day one tend to see the strongest early returns.

Yes — and this is a question we get constantly. Non-Omani nationals can purchase freehold property within designated Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs), which is exactly where Oceana at Aida sits. Ownership comes with a residency permit for the buyer and immediate family, provided the property value meets the minimum threshold (currently OMR 500,000 for a 10-year residency). The legal process is straightforward, and we work with local conveyancing partners to guide our buyers through every step.

Muscat is just 1 hour 15 minutes by direct flight from Dubai, with multiple daily services on flydubai, Air Arabia, and Oman Air. For our Dubai-based buyers, Oman works brilliantly as a second-home or holiday-home play — close enough for a long weekend, far enough to feel like a genuine escape. The Aida development is approximately 45 minutes from Muscat International Airport, sitting along the scenic coastal highway toward Yiti.

Aida is a full masterplan community spread across a dramatic clifftop site overlooking the Gulf of Oman. Residents at Oceana have access to a private beach, multiple pools, a golf course designed by Greg Norman, and a retail and dining promenade. The surrounding area is genuinely unspoiled — think rugged mountains, clear water, and very little of the urban density you'd find in Dubai. For buyers who want space, nature, and privacy, this is a genuinely different proposition.