Properties for Sale in Muscat
Projects in Muscat
About Muscat
Muscat is the capital of Oman and is located in the northeast of the country. The city is bordered by Batinah Region, Ash Sharqiyah Region, Ad Dakhiliyah Region, the Gulf of Oman and the Central Hajar Mountains, and houses about 1.65 million people across 6 provinces.
Thanks to the warm climate, an abundance of white beaches, and affordable property prices, Muscat is a highly popular destination for relocation. The expat population of Muscat is predominated by British American, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, and South African citizens.
Oman itself ranks second worldwide for general friendliness towards foreign residents, according to the Expat Insider 2022 survey. The city also took 14th place globally in the list of the world’s best cities by Numbeo, which adds to its benefits.
Infrastructure
Muscat boasts a highly convenient location, allowing its occupants to reach Muscat International Airport within just 10 minutes by car. Flight times to Salalah and Dubai, for instance, will take a maximum of 1.5 hours. There is also Port Sultan Qaboos, which is popular with international cruise lovers.
The city is famed for its high quality of education and a variety of academic facilities. Among them are Gulf International School, Oman Private School, Al Shomoukh International School and Beaconhouse School Al Khuwair, as well as Willowbrook Nursery Muscat, CIM International Nursery and Little Flowers Nursery. Among the most reputed universities are Muscat University and the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, just to name a few. For healthcare services, one can visit specialists in Oman International Hospital, The Royal Hospital, Apollo Hospital Muscat and Sultan Qaboos University Hospital.
One of the most famous leisure venues in Muscat is the Mall of Oman, with 260 international and local retail outlets, plus over 60 dining spots. It houses Snow Oman – which is the largest snow park in the region and Oman’s largest VOX Cinemas, among other facilities.
Attractions
Below we have round-up the top landmarks which are worth visiting in Muscat:
- Royal Opera House is the city’s premier venue for musical arts and culture. It contains a theatre, an auditorium, landscaped gardens, an art centre, and cultural markets, and can accommodate up to 1,100 people.
- The National Museum has a whopping area of more than 147 million sq. ft. It features 14 galleries, such as the Land and the People Gallery, Arms and Armour Gallery, Currency Gallery, Prehistory and Ancient History Galleries, Splendours of Islam Gallery, Maritime History Gallery, the Renaissance Gallery, and much more.
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in Oman. Among its highlights is a huge Persian carpet of more than 45,000 sq. ft and weighing 21 tonnes. The total capacity of the mosque is 20,000 and it is open to non-Muslim visitors as well.
Properties for Sale
AIDA is a premium community by DarGlobal, with 3-bedroom attached villas, 4-5 bedroom villas, and 6-7 bedroom mansions. Residents will enjoy stunning views of the Arabian Gulf, The Trump International Golf Club and the community itself. Amenities include a running trail, wellness centres, a viewing deck, a premium clubhouse with gourmet dining options, among others. Occupants are also provided with a Full Golf Membership at the Trump International Golf Club.
The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Muscat is a development by the privately-owned Eagle Hills. There are 1–3 bedroom luxury apartments and 4-bedroom penthouses available for purchase. Occupants will enjoy a pristine beach, residents-only lounge, a private residential courtyard, a games room, and a children’s playground, among others. As a resident, you will also become a member of the Residence Elite programme, with benefits across participating Mandarin Oriental hotels.
Economic Attractiveness
The average ROI in Muscat as of Q3 2024, is 3%, and it is set to increase with the development of infrastructure. Property here is a perfect option for a holiday home, which can be used both as a private residence and as a short-term rental, as the city is popular with tourists.
For residential property buyers, there are 2 Investor Residence Programmes with a 5 and 10-year residency for properties worth at least OMR 250K (AED 2.4M, USD 650K) and OMR 500K (AED 4.7M, USD 1.3M). As a visa holder, you can work in the country without the need for a local sponsor, bring your family to live in the country, conduct business, and much more.
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