Freehold Property in Oman

"Freehold" in an Omani context specifically means property within a government-designated Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC), where foreign nationals can hold full title under Royal Decree 12/2006 — the same ownership rights as an Omani buyer, including the right to sell, lease or pass the property on. Outside these designated zones, foreign freehold ownership generally isn't available, which makes ITC status the single most important filter for any international buyer to apply before falling for a listing. This page lists every verified freehold/ITC property currently live on OmaniRealty.

1Listing Live Now

OMR 36,000Average Price

Legal basis: Royal Decree 12/2006, registered through the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning.

Covers established ITCs (Al Mouj Muscat, Muscat Bay, Muscat Hills, Jebel Sifah) and newer ones (Yiti, Duqm).

Freehold purchases worth OMR 250,000+ can support long-term residency.

Current Listings

IJSF20006 – Freehold Studio for Sale in Jebel Sifah, Muscat

Freezone

OMR 36,000/mo

IJSF20006 – Freehold Studio for Sale in Jebel Sifah, Muscat

Muscat Bay

38 m² Residential

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is an ITC?

An Integrated Tourism Complex is a government-approved zone where foreign nationals can own property outright, with a full title deed registered through the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning. See our full ITC guide for the complete list of areas and how each differs.

Is freehold property in Oman the same as freehold in Dubai or elsewhere in the Gulf?

The underlying idea — full outright foreign ownership — is similar, but the legal basis, designated areas and residency thresholds are specific to Oman and shouldn't be assumed to match another country's rules.

Does buying freehold property guarantee residency?

Not automatically — but a qualifying purchase within an ITC above certain value thresholds can support an application for long-term residency, up to the ten-year Golden Visa for higher-value purchases. See our Golden Visa guide for current thresholds.