Oman development directory / Muscat
Saraya Bandar Jissah
A $600m freehold ITC on the coast at Barr Al Jissah, ringed by the Hajar Mountains — five residential zones plus two five-star Jumeirah-operated hotels.
Developer
Omran Group / Saraya Oman
Location
Bandar Al Jissah, Muscat
Ownership
Freehold (foreign buyers)
Highlights
- $600m Integrated Tourism Complex
- 2.2 sq km across five residential zones
- ~398 residential units
- Two five-star hotels operated by Jumeirah Group
- First new ITC to launch in Oman since 2007
About this project
Saraya Bandar Jissah was the first new Integrated Tourism Complex to launch in Oman since 2007, a partnership between Omran (the government's tourism development arm) and Saraya Oman. It spans 2.2 sq km across five residential zones — Zaha, Nameer, Wajd, Na'eem, and Safa — with roughly 398 residential units, alongside two five-star hotels operated by Jumeirah Group.
Positioned as one of Muscat's most established luxury freehold addresses, distinct from the airport-adjacent Madinat Al Irfan or the further-out coastal ITCs like Jebel Sifah — its Barr Al Jissah setting, ringed by mountains, is the main draw.
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 — Construction Week Online — In focus: $600m Saraya Bandar Jissah project, Oman. Verify current availability, pricing, and delivery dates directly with the developer before making any decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Saraya Bandar Jissah located?
Saraya Bandar Jissah is located in Bandar Al Jissah, Muscat, Oman.
Who is developing Saraya Bandar Jissah?
Saraya Bandar Jissah is being developed by Omran Group / Saraya Oman.
Is Saraya Bandar Jissah a freehold development?
Yes. Saraya Bandar Jissah 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 Saraya Bandar Jissah?
As of our last update, Saraya Bandar Jissah 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 Saraya Bandar Jissah come from?
This page is compiled from public reporting — specifically Construction Week Online — In focus: $600m Saraya Bandar Jissah project, Oman — not from Omran Group / Saraya Oman's live sales office. Verify current availability, pricing, and delivery dates directly with the developer before making any decisions.
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