- Transaction values rising year on year in 2026
- Policy reforms widening foreign ownership and residency
- Safe-haven and value-driven demand from neighbouring markets
- Supply arriving in phases from new masterplans
What the data shows
Oman’s real estate transaction values grew strongly through the first half of 2026, with price indices for residential property rising on official figures and mortgage activity increasing as borrowing costs eased. The market remains mostly domestic by volume; foreign demand is concentrated in the designated communities and is growing from a small base.
What is changing
The investor residency programme was relaunched in 2025 with a lower entry point and a ten-year term; 2026 reforms widened foreign ownership and added a sponsor-free residence permit for property owners. Buyers from the UAE and the wider Gulf have been increasingly active, drawn by value against their home markets and by Oman’s stability.
What it means for buyers
More choice as new phases arrive, continued strength in established communities, and a residency framework that now reaches further down the price ladder. The constraint remains liquidity: resale takes longer than in larger hubs, so buy with a hold period in mind.
Frequently asked questions
Where do your figures come from?
Page reviewed 2 November 2026. Availability, prices, payment terms and residency rules are confirmed in writing before you commit and may change.