Strong turnout at real estate expo

MUSCAT: The second day of the 21st edition of the Oman Real Estate, Design and Build Exhibition and Conference 2026 showed strong participation from real estate developers, sector stakeholders, and both local and international investors. The event saw a package of agreements and qualitative projects announced, reflecting Oman’s direction toward building integrated and sustainable cities in line with urban development goals and Oman Vision 2040.
Ammar bin Habib al Lawati, Director of the Architectural Department for Future Cities Projects, stated that the government schools complex in Sultan Haitham City is a key development project. He explained that the complex comprises three schools: one for Cycle One and two for Cycle Two (boys and girls).
He said that the project has been designed according to modern standards that ensure separation of entrances and exits while providing an integrated educational environment, alongside multiple facilities such as playgrounds and parking areas, with dedicated access points for kindergartens and early grades.
Hussam Mansour, Sales Director at Al Ahly Sabbour, highlighted the strong demand for the 'Wadi Zuha' project in Sultan Haitham City, noting that it has reached its final stages approximately one year and three months after its launch. He said, during the exhibition, we introduced the final residential building within the project, alongside the launch of commercial retail units for the first time. These units witnessed significant demand, particularly with exhibition offers featuring zero down payment.
He added that the project has attracted investors from 41 nationalities, with Omani investors ranking first among buyers, reflecting growing confidence in Oman’s real estate sector.
In regards to urban planning, Eng Nawal bint Hamad al Numani, Planning Engineer at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning in Muscat Governorate, said that Al Thuraya City is one of the flagship projects, representing the heart of Muscat. She explained that the city consists of three main phases, with the first phase including eight residential neighbourhoods designed as an integrated city that respects the site’s natural topography.
She added that neighbourhoods Six and Eight have been offered for investment. Neighbourhood Eight includes a mix of villas and apartments with fully integrated services, while Neighbourhood Six focuses on villas. Infrastructure works are currently underway, including roads, water networks, sewage systems, and electricity.
Eng Al Muntasir al Abri, Architect at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and member of the Executive Office for Future Cities Projects, outlined the details of the 'Al Jabal Al Aali' project, which spans 12 million square metres and connects Al Dakhiliyah and Al Batinah South governorates. He said, the project consists of five main zones, including the main cable car area with its station, a five-star hotel, a market, and tourism facilities, in addition to residential areas featuring villas and townhouses.” He added that the project includes a Dark Sky Zone designed to minimise light pollution and provide a unique stargazing experience, as well as dedicated areas for high-altitude activities such as hiking and cycling.
He noted that the project also features recreational attractions such as zipline tracks and an iconic pedestrian bridge, in addition to a mountain museum and agricultural zones dedicated to cultivating mountain-specific crops.