Why invest in Oman
Where Stability Meets Growth
Where Three Seas Meet
Strategic Location
A 3,165 km coastline alongthe Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Oman,and the Indian Ocean
From Muscat International Airport,with an expanding network of routesto Europe, Asia, and the GCC
Safety
Consistently ranked among the safest and most politically stable countries in the Arab world
Culture
Rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality
Infrastructure
World-class infrastructure
Political
& Economic Stability
In a region of rapid change, Oman stands apart. Low sovereign risk, a dollar-pegged currency ranked among the world's strongest, and steady economic growth make it one of the most reliable investment destinations in the Middle East.
Policy & Performance
Average real GDP growth over the past five years, with strong integration into the global economy.
Source: World Bank, “GDP growth (annual %) Oman”
data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG
Neutral foreign policy and low sovereign risk.
World currency ranking
VA Group is a strategic partner of OMRAN Group, supporting initiativesaligned with Oman Vision 2040
Oman’s Vision
& Economic Diversification
Oman holds investment-grade credit ratings from all three major global agencies — Moody's (Baa3), S&P (BBB-), and Fitch (BBB-) — reflecting the country's strengthened fiscal position and reform momentum.
Residential Real Estate Market Size
Target 2030
$4.8B
$7.4B
CAGR 9.2%
Accelerating government investment
Transport
Highways, freight rail links, Muscat Metro, and ports — over 240 projects connecting Oman to the region and the world.
Renewable Energy
30% of electricity from renewables by 2030 — solar, wind, and green hydrogen projects reshaping the national energy mix
Urban Development
Smart cities, new districts, and mixed-use waterfronts — shaping a new generation of integrated freehold communities
Tax & Investment Incentives
No Limits. No Tax.
Personal income tax
0% Inheritance Tax
As of 2026
Own 100%
100% foreign ownership across many sectors
Zero property taxes
Property rentals and sales are tax-free.
Significantly lower entry costs than those of regional peers
Free zone benefits
100% ownership and tax-free profits for up to 30 years
Easy banking
Smooth bank account opening for residents and non-residents
Residency & Ownership Rights
Buy property. Get residency. Bring your family.
Purchasing an ITC property gives investors the right to apply for residency for themselves and their first-degree relatives.
Ownership type
100% freehold
Minimum investment threshold
None
Strong Rental Yields & Capital Growth
Residential property price growth
Oman, Q1 2026 (year-on-year change). Source
Indicative gross rental yields
Selected residential properties in Muscat*
Real Estate Price Index
Oman, Q1 2026 (year-on-year change). Source
Oman's real estate market is growing faster than most investors expect. Strong rental demand, rising property values, and a surge in transaction activity make Oman's real estate market one of the most compelling investment opportunities in the region right now.
*Indicative market range; varies by location, property type, purchase price and occupancy.
Tourism Growth & Connectivity
International tourists in 2025
to OMR 1.1 billion
international visitor spending in 2023
★ Government target
visitors annually by 2030
9,600 new hotel rooms planned by 2030, backed by 6 new regional airports across the Sultanate.
in planned tourism investment
Al Yazan
Luxury waterfront properties in the historic Muttrah.
Our projects in Oman