Oman is the only country on the Arabian Peninsula with full food self-sufficiency. Combined with its political neutrality, this makes Oman a unique “safe haven”, attractive to citizens of other countries in the region. Its coastline is washed by the Indian Ocean, which gives the country an exceptionally favourable climate.
This combination of factors makes Oman the most predictable market in the region, with the potential for step-change growth should regional tensions intensify.
Price trends and 2025 dynamics
Oman's property market showed strong price growth in 2025, reflecting resilient demand and index momentum. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the property price index rose by approximately 10.8% in Q2 2025 year on year, with the residential segment performing particularly strongly: villa prices increased by as much as +17.6% and apartment prices by approximately +9.7% over the same period.
Volumes and activity
Despite the price growth, the total value of transactions in the first half of 2025 was 7.9% below the previous year's level. At the same time, legal fees rose substantially (+24.1%), indicating continued transaction activity alongside greater regulatory and legal intensity in the market.
Regional characteristics and infrastructure
The market remains geographically concentrated: Muscat continues to lead both in activity and in prices, supported by infrastructure development and steady demand for quality housing, while regions such as Salalah, Sohar and Duqm are strengthening their position through infrastructure investment and the development of logistics and industrial clusters.
Market structure and segment outlook
According to industry estimates, Oman's residential real estate sector is valued at approximately USD 4.96 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow at an average annual rate of around 6.8% through 2030, supported by the Vision 2040 infrastructure programmes, population growth and the expansion of freehold ownership options for foreign investors.
Investment appeal
Oman offers relatively high rental yields (6–9% in port cities and key segments), underpinned by domestic demand as well as by the gradual return of expatriates and corporate tenants.
Constraints
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Ownership restrictions outside designated zones
Foreign buyers cannot acquire residential property outside specially designated integrated tourism complexes (ITCs), which limits choice and intensifies price pressure within the available zones. For the region, however, this is a standard framework.
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Low secondary-market liquidity
Transaction volumes remain relatively modest, at around 61,500 per year (2024), indicating limited market depth and potential stagnation outside the capital region.
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Limited capital growth
The average price per m² shows no consistent growth: between 2022 and 2024 a number of segments saw price corrections, particularly apartments (–17% on the NCSI index). Price growth potential is constrained by oversupply and by slower population growth among Omani citizens.
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Data transparency constraints
Despite progress in the digitalisation of public services, there is still a shortage of long-term statistical data and analysis. The absence of a systematic public database on prices, construction volumes and transactions complicates the quantitative assessment of risk and ROI.
Oman's investment climate is better suited to investors focused on passive rental income. Premium assets may offer long-term upside, but material capital growth is likely only in scenarios of heightened regional instability.
Traditional pre-construction entry strategies appear to offer limited prospects under current market conditions.
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