Oman development directory / Muscat
Madinat Al Irfan
Oman's largest single urban development — a $13bn, 624-hectare new city district next to Muscat International Airport, planned over 20 years.
Developer
Omran Group / Majid Al Futtaim
Location
Al Irfan, Muscat
Ownership
Freehold (foreign buyers)
Highlights
- $13bn masterplan across 624 hectares
- ~11,000 residential units planned
- Located next to Muscat International Airport
- ~108-hectare central wadi/nature park
- Delivered in three stages over roughly 20 years
About this project
Madinat Al Irfan is Omran Group's flagship masterplan, developed in partnership with Majid Al Futtaim — a 624-hectare 'new city' extension of Muscat sited next to Muscat International Airport, built around a central wadi/nature park (~108 hectares). The full masterplan targets roughly 11,000 residential units, 100,000 sqm of retail, and 700,000 sqm of office space, delivered in three stages over about 20 years.
This is the largest single project on this list by a wide margin, and correspondingly the longest-horizon one — treat early phases as what's actually available now, not the full 20-year buildout, which is still largely on paper.
How freehold ownership works in Oman
Foreign nationals cannot generally buy property anywhere in Oman — ownership is restricted to designated Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs), a framework established under Royal Decree 12/2006. Inside an approved ITC, foreign buyers can hold full freehold title, the same ownership right as an Omani citizen would have, rather than a leasehold or usufruct arrangement.
Projects on this page are either existing ITCs or reported to be seeking that classification — but ITC status, exact ownership terms, and any residency benefits tied to a purchase can change and should always be confirmed with the developer or a licensed Omani legal advisor before committing funds, not taken from this page alone.
Source
Compiled from public reporting, not a live developer feed — MEED — Omran and Majid Al Futtaim partner to develop Muscat's largest project. Verify current availability, pricing, and delivery dates directly with the developer before making any decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Madinat Al Irfan located?
Madinat Al Irfan is located in Al Irfan, Muscat, Oman.
Who is developing Madinat Al Irfan?
Madinat Al Irfan is being developed by Omran Group / Majid Al Futtaim.
Is Madinat Al Irfan a freehold development?
Yes. Madinat Al Irfan is reported as a freehold development — under Oman's Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC) rules established by Royal Decree 12/2006, foreign nationals can hold full ownership title in approved freehold zones like this one.
What is the current status of Madinat Al Irfan?
As of our last update, Madinat Al Irfan is publicly reported as "multi-phase / ongoing." This reflects public reporting, not a live construction-progress feed — see the cited source for the original report and check with the developer for the current status.
Where does this information about Madinat Al Irfan come from?
This page is compiled from public reporting — specifically MEED — Omran and Majid Al Futtaim partner to develop Muscat's largest project — not from Omran Group / Majid Al Futtaim's live sales office. Verify current availability, pricing, and delivery dates directly with the developer before making any decisions.
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