Oman has unveiled a RO300 million mountain residential and lifestyle development at Al Jabal Al Akhdar, placing one of the country’s most distinctive highland destinations at the centre of a broader push to expand tourism, real estate investment and sustainable urban growth.Musstir Heights, valued at about $779.7 million, is being developed by Musstir, the real estate arm of the Mohammed Al Barwani Group. The project forms part of the Al Jabal Al Aali masterplan in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar, a flagship mountain destination led by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning. The wider programme carries an estimated investment value of about RO1.2 billion and is designed to create a mixed-use community combining homes, hotels, leisure assets, retail space and public amenities.
The scheme will include more than 750 villas, residential units, a spa, a retail boulevard, restaurant and café promenade, wellness facilities and supporting community infrastructure. Its positioning reflects Oman’s bid to capture demand from high-net-worth buyers, regional second-home investors and travellers seeking mountain, wellness and nature-led destinations beyond the Gulf’s established coastal and urban tourism markets.
Al Jabal Al Akhdar, part of the Hajar range in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate, is among Oman’s best-known natural attractions, with terraced farms, rose cultivation, cooler temperatures and steep canyon landscapes. The area’s altitude and climate give it a competitive edge in a region where summer heat limits outdoor tourism in many destinations. Musstir Heights is expected to use that advantage while incorporating design elements intended to fit the mountain setting and Omani architectural identity.
The launch took place alongside Oman Real Estate Expo and Conference 2026, held from May 10 to 13 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event has drawn developers, investors, policy officials and design specialists at a time when Oman is accelerating large-scale urban projects under its Vision 2040 diversification agenda. Real estate, hospitality and tourism are central to that strategy as the country seeks to reduce dependence on hydrocarbons, generate private-sector jobs and draw long-term capital into new growth corridors.
The Al Jabal Al Aali masterplan has been promoted as Oman’s first integrated global mountain destination. Planning concepts for the wider development include residential districts, hospitality components, sports and adventure facilities, biodiversity and learning spaces, wellness areas and improved mobility links. Earlier planning material pointed to a future community able to house thousands of residents and support a substantial number of jobs, although delivery will depend on phased infrastructure, investor appetite and environmental safeguards.
Musstir’s role gives the project added weight because the company is tied to one of Oman’s most prominent private business groups. Mohammed Al Barwani Group has interests across energy, mining, engineering and property, and its expansion into high-value real estate reflects a wider pattern in the Gulf, where family-owned conglomerates are aligning property portfolios with national diversification plans. Musstir has previously been associated with hospitality and mixed-use development, giving it a platform to enter a more complex mountain destination project.
The development also comes as Oman’s tourism sector shows steady recovery and growth. Visitor flows have strengthened since the pandemic, hotel revenues have improved, and the country has been working to build its profile around nature, heritage, adventure travel and premium hospitality rather than mass-market tourism alone. Al Jabal Al Akhdar already hosts luxury resort assets and has gained recognition among travellers seeking cooler-weather retreats within driving distance of Muscat.
Foreign ownership and residency incentives are also shaping the market. Oman has gradually opened selected real estate assets to non-Omani buyers through regulated structures, particularly in designated tourism and investment zones. Such policies are intended to widen the buyer base while maintaining oversight of land use and development standards. For Musstir Heights, investor interest is likely to depend on pricing, title structure, service charges, completion timelines and the quality of road, utility and visitor infrastructure.
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