This article explores what you should know about Salalah, including lifestyle and tourism, freehold ownership, residency, and the city’s longer-term growth outlook.
Freehold Property
If you are exploring property in Oman, you will often come across the term ITC. ITC stands for Integrated Tourism Complex. An ITC is a licensed development that can bring together residential property, hotels, retail, restaurants, leisure facilities, commercial spaces and other community uses within one wider destination. For international buyers and investors, the key point is ownership. Oman’s...
A 2026 international investor guide to Muscat freehold property, covering ownership rules, leading ITC communities, market trends, and buying strategy.
As Muscat grows under Oman Vision 2040, premium real estate opportunities that combine prime location, lifestyle, and long-term value are best represented by the upcoming luxury oasis in the heart of the capital, A'Thuraya. A master-planned mountain community offering exclusivity, panoramic views, and close proximity to central Muscat, making it ideal for both investment and modern living. Why...
Buying and investing in property in Oman is regulated by law. Foreign and international buyers and investors may purchase real estate under specific conditions. Ownership rights, residency eligibility, and investment thresholds apply only to approved developments.
A new direction for property buyers in the Middle East For many years, property buyers across the Middle East were drawn to fast growth, bold headlines, and large-scale developments promising rapid returns. Today, however, a growing number of buyers are stepping back and asking a different question: Where does it actually make sense to own property long term? As regional markets become more complex and...