Real Estate Index Surges 13.9% in Q4: Implications for Investors and Property Owners in Oman
MUSCAT: According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), Oman’s real estate price index experienced a notable increase of 13.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in the previous year.
The residential sector was the primary driver of this growth, with prices rising by 14.6%. This surge was fueled by a 20.6% increase in villa prices and a 25.8% jump in other housing categories. Additionally, prices for residential land also saw a 14.6% increase, while apartment prices experienced a modest rise of 0.6%.
In the commercial real estate sector, the index grew by 12.3%, largely due to an 18.8% rise in commercial land prices. Conversely, prices for retail shops declined by 12.1%, and industrial land prices fell by 2.9%.
At the governorate level, Muscat recorded the most significant increase in residential land prices, soaring by 41.3%. Other regions that posted gains included Al Batinah South at 6.3%, Musandam at 4.8%, and Dhofar at 2.9%.
In contrast, several areas experienced substantial declines, with Al Wusta seeing a drop of 40.3%, Al Dhahirah decreasing by 24.7%, and Al Buraimi down by 16.4%. This reflects a varied performance across the Sultanate’s real estate market. — ONA
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The 13.9% surge in Oman’s real estate prices signals new opportunities for investors in the residential market, particularly in Muscat, where prices have soared by 41.3%. However, declines in the retail and industrial sectors reveal significant regional disparities, suggesting that smart investors should focus on emerging growth areas while remaining cautious of underperforming sectors. Businesses should leverage the robust residential demand to expand their footprint, but remain vigilant of the potential risks in commercial real estate.
