If you want to buy property in Hawana Salalah in 2026, you are looking at Oman's largest integrated resort destination at exactly the right moment. Two current releases, Amazi and Lubana Island, offer beachfront and waterfront homes with chalets starting from OMR 98,000, freehold ownership for buyers of all nationalities and eligibility for an Omani real estate residency permit. Add the khareef monsoon season, which turns Dhofar green every summer and drives a powerful holiday rental peak, and you have one of the most compelling lifestyle-plus-investment stories in the Gulf.
This guide covers everything a 2026 buyer needs: the destination itself, current releases and unit types, the legal framework for foreigners and what owners can realistically expect from rental income.
Hawana Salalah is a master-planned resort community of roughly 13.6 million sqm in the Dhofar Governorate, with around 3.2 million sqm already developed. It sits about a 25-minute drive from Salalah International Airport, making it genuinely accessible for owners flying in from the GCC, Europe or Asia.
The destination is built around a complete resort ecosystem:
- 7 km of white sandy beach on the Arabian Sea
- A 170-berth marina with a lively promenade of around 35 cafes, restaurants, shops, clinics and pharmacies
- Hawana Aqua Park, a 65,600 sqm water park
- Swimmable seawater lagoons woven through the community
- Three 5-star hotels operating on site
- Resident perks such as roughly 20% discounts at resort restaurants
The climate is a genuine differentiator. Salalah averages around 30C in summer and a mild 21C in January, so the destination works year round. Then the khareef monsoon arrives between June and September, cloaking the mountains in mist and greenery and drawing huge numbers of regional tourists. For anyone who wants to buy property in Hawana Salalah as an income asset, that seasonal surge is the engine behind strong short-term rental demand.
Hawana Salalah's current releases are Amazi and Lubana Island only, with chalets starting from OMR 98,000. If you have seen Olive Farms or Solaris mentioned online, note that those are releases at Raya, Jebel Sifah near Muscat, a separate destination covered on our Jebel Sifah properties page.
Amazi is developed by Muriya, the joint venture between Orascom Development and OMRAN, and designed by London-based SB Architects. It is the flagship answer for anyone searching for a Hawana Salalah villa for sale or premium Hawana Salalah apartments for sale in chalet format.
The release is organised into four distinct neighbourhoods:
- Amazi Cove: wadi-inspired, lagoon-facing garden homes with canal waterfront access
- Amazi Rise: elevated homes on a natural hill with unobstructed ocean views
- Amazi Islands: an ultra-exclusive ribbon of small connected islands
- Amazi Beach: absolute beachfront homes, steps from the beach clubhouse
Unit types cover the full spectrum of buyers:
- 1 and 2 bedroom chalets
- 2 bedroom twin and ground-floor villas
- 3 bedroom single-level villas
- 4 bedroom double-storey villas
Built-up areas range from about 624 to 2,616 sqft (approximately 58 to 243 sqm), with plots reaching up to 10,764 sqft. Interiors are finished to a hotel standard: natural Omani marble flooring in living and dining areas, porcelain bathroom flooring, hotel-style bedrooms with walk-in master closets, and villas featuring private pools and wooden decks. Handovers at Amazi began in Q1 2025, so 2026 buyers are entering a community that is already coming to life.
On pricing, broker listings quote Amazi from approximately OMR 115,000 (about USD 299,000) with a 36-month payment plan, while entry-level chalets across the current Hawana Salalah releases start from OMR 98,000. Exact pricing and plan structures change by release phase, so always confirm the current availability sheet before committing.
Lubana Island is the second current release, focused on waterfront homes set within the lagoon landscape of the destination. For buyers browsing Hawana Salalah property for sale who prioritise calm water frontage over open beach, Lubana Island is the natural shortlist candidate alongside Amazi Cove.
Salalah real estate for foreigners is refreshingly straightforward here because Hawana Salalah is an Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC). That legal status matters in three key ways:
- Freehold title for all nationalities: buyers of any nationality can own property outright, with the title registered in their name.
- Residency eligibility: purchasing an ITC property brings eligibility for an Omani real estate residency permit, cited as a 2-year renewable residence permit, extendable to family members subject to prevailing rules.
- Full ownership rights: owners can live in, rent out, resell or pass on their property.
The typical buying journey when you buy property in Hawana Salalah looks like this:
- Shortlist units at Amazi or Lubana Island based on budget, view and rental strategy
- Reserve your unit and sign the sale and purchase agreement with the developer
- Follow the payment plan milestones (plans of up to 36 months are quoted on current listings)
- Register the title and, if desired, apply for the investor residency permit
- Take handover or place the unit into a rental programme
Regulations and permit conditions can be updated by Omani authorities, so a legal review before signing is always sensible. Our overview of Oman property law and ITC ownership explains the framework in more detail.
The khareef Salalah rental income story is the reason many investors choose Dhofar over other Gulf resort markets. From June through September, the monsoon transforms the region into a green highland escape while the rest of the Arabian Peninsula endures peak heat. Hotels and holiday homes fill with regional visitors, and nightly rates on chalets and villas climb accordingly.
What supports owner returns at Hawana Salalah specifically:
- A captive resort audience: aqua park, marina, lagoons and 5-star hotels keep guests on site
- Year-round appeal: mild winters extend the letting season beyond khareef
- Professional destination management: an established operator ecosystem rather than a standalone building
- Scarcity: beachfront freehold stock in Salalah is limited, supporting capital appreciation potential over time
Brokers position Amazi as a combined play: seasonal rental yield, long-term appreciation as the master community builds out, plus the residency benefit. Realistic underwriting should model strong khareef occupancy, moderate shoulder-season demand and conservative assumptions elsewhere. Avoid any projection that promises a fixed guaranteed return; income depends on unit type, view, furnishing and management.
Browse the current release inventory, including villas for sale in Salalah at Hawana Salalah, to compare views, layouts and payment structures side by side.
Yes. Because Hawana Salalah is an Integrated Tourism Complex, buyers of all nationalities can own freehold property and become eligible for an Omani real estate residency permit.
Chalets in the current releases start from OMR 98,000, while broker listings quote Amazi homes from approximately OMR 115,000 with a 36-month payment plan. Confirm live pricing before reserving.
Amazi offers 1 and 2 bedroom chalets, 2 bedroom twin and ground-floor villas, 3 bedroom single-level villas and 4 bedroom double-storey villas, across four neighbourhoods: Cove, Rise, Islands and Beach.
No. Olive Farms and Solaris are releases at Raya, Jebel Sifah near Muscat. Hawana Salalah's current releases are Amazi and Lubana Island only.
Khareef (June to September) is the peak demand window, but Salalah's mild year-round climate, averaging about 21C in January, extends the letting season well beyond the monsoon months.
Whether you are drawn to a beachfront villa at Amazi, a waterfront home on Lubana Island or a chalet positioned for khareef rental income, 2026 is a strong entry point into this market. Contact an Irfan Investment Group consultant today for current availability, payment plans and a personalised walkthrough of the buying and residency process.
Every unit below is priced from live developer inventory and updated as stock moves.
