Overview
Jebel Sifah is a self-contained resort town developed by Muriya, a partnership between Orascom Development Holding and OMRAN Group. It offers 1 to 3-bedroom apartments and villas to Omani and non-Omani buyers, around a marina with superyacht berths and a Harradine-designed golf course, between about 6 km of coastline and the Hajar mountains. That makes it a weekend destination for Muscat residents as well as a holiday-home market for overseas buyers.
The distance from the city limits year-round long-let demand. Expect returns to rely more on holiday and weekend lets.
Ownership
Integrated Tourism Complex: freehold for non-Omanis.
Suits
- Holiday-home buyers
- Investors targeting short-stay and holiday-let income
Watch for
- Seasonality and management costs of short-stay letting
- Thinner resale market
- Check whether the unit price reaches the OMR 200,000 Golden Residency threshold, if residency matters to you
Questions investors ask
Can foreigners buy property in Jebel Sifah?
Integrated Tourism Complex: freehold for non-Omanis.
How far is Jebel Sifah from Muscat?
Less than an hour from Muscat (developer figure).
Who is Jebel Sifah best suited to?
Holiday-home buyers; Investors targeting short-stay and holiday-let income.
Sources: Muriya, Muriya residential developments (checked 25 Sep 2026); Jebel Sifah (Muriya), About Jebel Sifah (checked 25 Sep 2026)
General information, not legal or tax advice.