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Muscat Bay

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Muscat Bay

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Muscat Bay is a 2.2 million sqm fully-integrated 5-star ITC community at Bandar Jissah, near Qantab — set between the Al Hajar Mountains and the Sea of Oman, just 20 minutes from downtown Muscat. Master-developed by Muscat Bay LLC (formerly Saraya Bandar Jissah, established 2007), a privately-owned joint venture between Omran (Oman Tourism Development Company, the government investment arm) and Saraya Holding Oman. The community is anchored by Jumeirah Muscat Bay — Jumeirah's first 5-star beach resort in Oman — and offers 100% foreign freehold ownership, 9 retail outlets including restaurants, a gym, medical and office buildings, plus a curated mix of villas, townhouses and apartments. Phase 1 totals 260 residences across the Zen Residences (in handover) and the newly-launched Luma Residence (240 units, launched January 2026).

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Starting fromOMR 78,555

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FAQ

Muscat Bay is master-developed by Muscat Bay LLC — formerly known as Saraya Bandar Jissah and rebranded in 2017 to match the destination name. The company was established in 2007 as a privately-owned joint venture between Omran (Oman Tourism Development Company, the government's tourism investment arm) and Saraya Holding Oman, a subsidiary of Saraya Holdings active in Middle East real estate, hospitality and tourism. Total project value is approximately USD 600 million, supported by the Omani government as part of its tourism expansion strategy.

Yes — Muscat Bay is a designated Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC), granting 100% freehold ownership to buyers of any nationality. Investment of OMR 200,000 or more qualifies for Oman's Golden Residency (10-year renewable visa) for the investor and first-degree family members.

Muscat Bay is 20 minutes by car from downtown Muscat (Mutrah/CBD). Muscat International Airport is approximately 25-30 minutes away. The community is just south of Qantab, between AIDA (about 7 minutes north) and Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort.

Muscat Bay is anchored by the Jumeirah Muscat Bay — a 5-star beach resort hotel — alongside 9 retail outlets (restaurants, gym, medical clinic, office buildings) and dedicated 350-staff capacity buildings. All residents receive a Muscat Bay Resident Club Card with access to community amenities.