Oman unveils Greater Muscat Master Plan to transform capital into tourism and lifestyle hub by 2040

Oman unveils Greater Muscat Master Plan to transform capital into tourism and lifestyle hub by 2040

May 27,2026 0 Rita Ghantous
  • Greater Muscat Plan Targets Tourism, Hospitality, and Sustainable Urban Growth by 2040

Oman is positioning Muscat as a future tourism and lifestyle hub through an ambitious long term urban transformation strategy.

The Greater Muscat Master Plan outlines Oman’s urban vision for Muscat and nearby areas through 2040. The strategy aims transforming Muscat into a connected, green and tourism driven metropolitan destination. Additionally, the plan focuses on economic growth, improved transport networks, expanded public spaces and sustainable urban development. Moreover, the masterplan prioritizes compact urban districts, stronger community identities and better public services across the growing city.

Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning highlighted the importance of coastlines, wadis, historical districts and green corridors in shaping Muscat’s tourism appeal. Furthermore, the strategy introduces economic clusters supporting tourism, hospitality, innovation, logistics, and food industries across multiple locations in Oman.

Tourism focused districts will also expand around Muscat, Muttrah, Al Khoudh, and the airport area to attract visitors and investment.

Several flagship developments form part of the masterplan, including Sultan Haitham City, Airport City, Muscat Resorts Conglomerate, Al Fahal Eco Village, City Beach and the Green Lung project in Barka.

Furthermore, Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning continues advancing plans for the long awaited Muscat Metro. The project also proposes Bus Rapid Transit systems, express buses and a 55 kilometer Light Rail Transit network connected to Etihad Rail.

The Greater Muscat Master Plan joined the Innovation Club of Global Business Districts. It became the first Middle Eastern project joining the internationally recognized network of global urban destinations.

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Rita Ghantous

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Rita Ghantous is a hospitality aficionado and a passionate writer with over 9 years’ experience in journalism and 5 years experience in the hospitality sector. Her passion for the performance arts and writing, started early. At 10 years old she was praised for her solo performance of the Beatles song “All My Love” accompanied by a guitarist, and was approached by a French talent scout during her school play. However, her love for writing was stronger. Fresh out of school, she became a freelance journalist for Noun Magazine and was awarded the Silver Award Cup for Outstanding Poetry, by The International Library of Poetry (Washington DC). She studied Business Management and earned a Masters degree from Saint Joseph University (USJ), her thesis was published in the Proche-Orient, Études en Management book. She then pursued a career in the hospitality industry but didn’t give up writing, that is why she launched the Four Points by Sheraton Le Verdun Newsletter. Her love for the industry and journalism led her to Hospitality Services - the organizers of the HORECA trade show in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan, as well as Salon Du Chocolat, Beirut Cooking Festival, Whisky Live and other regional shows. She is currently the Publications Executive of Hospitality News Middle East, Taste & Flavors and Lebanon Traveler. It is with ultimate devotion for her magazines that she demonstrates her hospitality savoir-faire.

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