As of early 2026, the top areas in Oman where major infrastructure projects are boosting housing demand include Sultan Haitham City (the flagship smart-city development), the Seeb-Al Hail-Al Khoudh westward growth corridor, and the port cities of Duqm and Sohar where industrial zones are attracting workers.
The specific infrastructure projects driving demand in these areas include the Sultan Haitham City urban development (a full smart-city with schools, hospitals, and transit links), highway upgrades like the Batinah Expressway completion, Muscat International Airport expansion, and the Duqm Special Economic Zone which has attracted over $52 billion in investment commitments.
The typical price impact on nearby properties in Oman is a 5% to 15% premium once infrastructure projects are announced, with an additional 10% to 20% appreciation upon completion, though the exact effect depends on the project scale and how directly it improves accessibility to the neighborhood.
