Overview
Sultan Haitham City is a large planned urban district in western Muscat. It is not an integrated tourism complex, but some of its projects are open to foreign buyers under a separate framework.
According to a September 2026 OERLive article, buyers in qualifying projects can apply for a renewable two-year residency once they have paid 30% of the price; purchases above OMR 50,000 can extend it to first-degree family. This is a press article, not an official rule, so confirm the rules for your specific project in writing before relying on them.
Ownership
Not an ITC. Foreign ownership and residency depend on the project; verify before reserving.
Suits
- Buyers looking for city-edge family homes at mid-market prices
- Buyers who want residency during construction
Watch for
- Confirm project eligibility and the residency process in writing
- A new district: amenities arrive over several years
- Different ownership rules from ITCs
Questions investors ask
Can foreigners buy property in Sultan Haitham City?
Not an ITC. Foreign ownership and residency depend on the project; verify before reserving.
How far is Sultan Haitham City from Muscat?
Western Muscat, near Seeb.
Who is Sultan Haitham City best suited to?
Buyers looking for city-edge family homes at mid-market prices; Buyers who want residency during construction.
Sources: OERLive, The Sultan Haitham City residency rule most buyers don’t know about (15 Sep 2026) (checked 25 Sep 2026); Al Tamimi & Company, Foreign Ownership of Real Estate in Oman (checked 25 Sep 2026)
General information, not legal or tax advice.