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Al Mouj Muscat

Muscat, Oman

2006 - Ongoing

Large Urban ProjectMixed UseTouristicWaterfront

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Project Description

Approach Words: Integrated City, Sustainability, Vibrant City

Public Policy Instruments: Financial Mechanism, Organization, Physical Intervention, Planning

Al Mouj Muscat project, also known as the “The Wave” project¹, is a mixed-use² waterfront³development located in the Al Hail district of Muscat⁴. It is the first Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC) project in Oman⁵, aiming to contribute to economic diversification and achieve growth in tourism, employment generation, and provide opportunities for enterprise and investments⁶ in line with the Oman Vision 2040ⁱ. As such, the project is designed to be Oman’s top lifestyle and leisure destination, inviting people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, as well as businesses, to connect and thrive in a well-balanced community. This community is also planned for seamless integration of its facilities and services for a sustainable, livable environment⁷ ⁸.

Title: Rendered aerial view of the proposed Al Mouj Muscat Master Plan.

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Title: 3D rendering of the planned al Mouj Muscat project.

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Title: Marsa plaza public square.

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Title: Photo shows the implemented residential units of Al Mouj Muscat Project.

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Title: Rendered aerial view of the proposed Al Mouj Muscat Master Plan.

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Title: 3D rendering of the planned al Mouj Muscat project.

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Title: Marsa plaza public square.

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Title: Photo shows the implemented residential units of Al Mouj Muscat Project.

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To implement the project, a master plan⁹ was developed for a site measuring 2.3 square kilometers¹⁰, located along 6 kilometers of coastline in front of the Muscat International Airport¹¹. The master plan features four districts¹², 4,000 residential units (including villas, townhouses, and low-rise condominiums)¹³, recreational and leisure properties such as five stars hotels, and 20,000 square meters of retail. As for the open and green spaces, the development consists of 0.265 square kilometer of green spaces and over 3000 planted trees. It includes a natural beach and a 400-berth Marina¹⁴, and a large semi-shaded public space known as ‘Marsa Plaza’. It also includes an 18-hole championship golf course¹⁵, parks, play grounds, trails and pathways¹⁶.

To ensure environmental sustainability, AL Mouj Marina features a “Seabin,” a floating debris-interception device made to guide trash such as bags, plastic bottles, and even microplastics—to the water’s surface and into the bin¹⁷.

In this project, residents are eligible for banks loans towards housing ownership¹⁸ ¹⁹. For foreigners, a Royal Decree introduced in 2006 allowed them to own real estate within Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITC), granting them freehold ownership rights. Furthermore, they are eligible to apply for residency status for themselves and their immediate family members²⁰.

The project is planned to accommodate over 8000 residents from 85 nationalities, attract 4 million visitors per year, and provide 5,500 permanent jobs upon project completion²¹.

Owner/Developer (Public)

OMRAN

Tanmia ³³

Owner/Developer

Majid Al Futtaim Properties ³⁴

Consultant/Designer

Funder

Majid Al Futtaim Properties ³⁸

Contractor/Implementer

Al Tasnim Group ³⁹

Owner/Developer (Public)

OMRAN

Tanmia ³³

Owner/Developer

Majid Al Futtaim Properties ³⁴

Contractor/Implementer

Al Tasnim Group ³⁹

Funder

OMRAN

Tanmia ³⁷

Majid Al Futtaim Properties ³⁸

Consultant/Designer

Al Mouj Muscat ³⁵

Broadway Malyan ³⁶

Al Mouj Muscat is a public private partnership project, set up as a joint venture between the UAE-based Majid Al-Futtaim Properties²² ²³, Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN), and the state-owned company²⁴, Oman National Investments Development Compay (Tanmia)²⁵.

The master plan of the project was developed by Al Mouj Muscat²⁶, with Broadway Malyan commissioned to review the Masterplan²⁷. Part of the master plan is under implementation by Al Tasnim Group²⁸ as the principal contractor. The overall estimated project construction cost is $3.5 billion²⁹, with foreign direct investment of $844 million³⁰. The project has been under implementation over several phases including:

Development of the master plan in 2006-2007³¹.
Construction phase that started in 2007, where 75% of the project was completed in 2020³².

Project Link, Endnotes and References

Project Link

https://www.almouj.com/

Endnotes

i Oman Vision 2040 is a state-led initiative aimed at among other things increasing the use of renewables and reducing the country’s dependence on oil, which currently accounts for more than half of government revenues. More information about the project is available in this link:https://edition.cnn.com/style/oman-smart-city-som/index.html (accessed on 29 November 2023)

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