How UAE residents can get a second residency in Oman before paying off their property

What are the prices? Properties start around AED 550,000.

Entry-level options include studios, with one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments available for buyers who want more space. There are coastal villas too, with a separate price range covered below.

“If the property value exceeds OMR 50,000 … Residency is granted to the buyer and first-degree relatives.”

Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban PlanningFor eligible property purchases

A property priced around AED 550,000 is approximately OMR 57,000, above that threshold. The next question is how much of that price needs to be paid before residency becomes available.

Do I need AED 550,000 in cash? No. Start with 30%.

The housing ministry’s published rules allow eligible buyers to qualify for residency after paying 30% of the property price.

For a studio around AED 550,000, a payment plan available through this offer works like this:

Rounded property-payment figures. Purchase and residency fees are separate.

You do not have to wait until the full AED 550,000 is paid.

Who does “family” include? Your spouse, children and parents.

The option extends beyond the buyer alone, covering a spouse and first-degree relatives, including parents and children.

That makes it relevant to people planning a second Gulf base for their family, as well as those considering a future move themselves.

Are these properties freehold? Yes.

The property examples covered in this article are freehold. The buyer owns the property.

Ownership and residency are both part of the appeal. For buyers considering an investment, the property's financial performance matters too.

How do they perform? Coastal yields of 6–8%+ and examples of 15% price growth.

Major developers are already established in Oman. A Majid Al Futtaim-backed development in Oman has reported more than OMR 1 billion in total revenue over two decades.

Will every property perform like that? No. The honest answer is the unsatisfying “it depends.”

The purchase price, location, running costs and rental strategy all affect the outcome. A home chosen for family life may suit a different location and layout from a property selected primarily for rental income.

Who buys from the UAE? Families, investors and people who want a second Gulf base.

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  Some move their families and keep their business in the UAE. Oman becomes the family base, with Muscat roughly an hour's flight from Dubai. Fares can fall in the AED 150–500 range per person, depending on dates and the flight.

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  Some want to invest before Oman becomes a mainstream destination. As one buyer put it: “I want to invest before I see ‘Visit Oman’ on Manchester United football team's jersey.”

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  Others want somewhere they will actually enjoy spending time. A home for holidays, longer stays or a future move. For these buyers, the choice extends well beyond apartments.

Are there villas? From under AED 900,000 to AED 5 million and beyond.

Yes. There are options for a coastal retreat, a family home or a more substantial luxury residence:

• Under AED 900,000

  A one-bedroom standalone villa on the coast.

• Around AED 1.55 million

  A three-bedroom family villa with a maid’s room in a community of landscaped parks and waterways. This semi-attached option comes with a payment plan.

• From AED 5 million upwards

  Luxury coastal villas for buyers looking at the premium end of the market.

The choice comes down to the space and setting you want—and which ownership, residency and payment terms come with the property.

Anything I should be aware of? Not all property-and-residency offers give you the same thing.

Two properties with similar prices can therefore offer very different ownership rights, payment schedules and residency timelines. Those differences are worth understanding before paying a deposit.