Where Is Al Mouj Muscat?
Al Mouj Muscat sits along roughly 6 kilometres of coastline directly in front of Muscat International Airport, making it one of the most accessible waterfront communities in the capital. The development covers a master-planned site of about 2.3 square kilometres, positioning it close to the airport while still offering a self-contained, resort-style setting away from the noise of central Muscat.
What's Been Built
Al Mouj is a joint development between the Government of Oman and Majid Al Futtaim Properties, and it's one of the most established communities on this list — largely built out and home to an active, growing population rather than still under construction. The community currently houses around 19,000–20,000 residents from roughly 85 nationalities and draws over 3 million visitors a year to its retail, dining, and marina areas.
The residential offering spans luxury villas, Seaview apartments, townhouses, and a number of gated sub-communities (including islands like Jinan Island and golf-course-facing developments like Amara and Murooj Lanes) — giving buyers a wide range of price points and lifestyles within the same overall address.
Ownership: One of Oman's Confirmed Freehold Zones
Al Mouj Muscat holds Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC) status, which means it's one of the areas in Oman where **foreign nationals can legally purchase freehold property** — full ownership rights, not just long-term leasehold. This status was introduced under a 2006 Royal Decree, and Al Mouj has operated as one of the country's flagship ITC developments since. Freehold owners and their immediate family are also eligible to apply for residency status tied to the property.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Al Mouj is built around resort-style, waterfront living:
- An 18-hole championship golf course
- A full-service marina and yacht club, popular for water sports and boat tours
- Private beach access along the development's coastline
- A dedicated dining and retail district with restaurants, cafés, and shops
- Five-star hotels within the development
- Cycling, jogging, and walking promenades along the waterfront
- Gyms, spas, and family-oriented parks
The neighbouring beaches are also protected under UNESCO designation, which has kept much of the area's natural coastline and biodiversity intact despite the scale of development around it.
Featured Property: Luxury Lagoon View Villa, Jinan Island
For buyers looking at what's currently available within Al Mouj, this 6-bedroom lagoon-view villa on Jinan Island is a strong example of the Caliber of property the community offers.
- Community: Jinan Island, Al Mouj Muscat
- Developer: Al Mouj Muscat
- Property type: Luxury standalone villa
- Ownership: Freehold
- Status: Under construction — final stage of finishing, handover scheduled for August 2026
- Bedrooms / Bathrooms: 6 bedrooms / 7 bathrooms
- Built-up area: 907.49 sqm
- Price: OMR 1,500,000
Features: direct lagoon view, private swimming pool, private lift, open and closed kitchen, expansive landscaping, maid's room, driver's room, and garage — finished to a premium standard throughout.
Jinan Island itself is a gated, residents-only enclave within Al Mouj, giving owners the wider community's amenities (beach access, marina, golf course, retail and dining) alongside an extra layer of privacy and security.
Interested in this villa or similar properties on Jinan Island? Contact elevenoman to book a viewing or request floor plans.