Mira Ocean Estates vs Amazi, Riviera and Hawana Lagoons
Mira Ocean Estates starts from $149,763 (57,601 OMR) and is one of four freehold ITC projects at Hawana Salalah. The real choice is between Mira and the Muriya collections in the same resort: Riviera Residences from $169,913, Amazi villas from $202,587 and the ready-built Hawana Lagoons from $305,292.
In Q1 2026 Oman’s overall real estate price index rose 15.9% year on year and the residential segment rose 17.6%. Against that backdrop, buyers looking at Mira Ocean Estates Salalah are not choosing between two legal regimes: every project in this comparison sits inside Hawana Salalah, an Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC) where foreign buyers can purchase freehold. The differences that matter are entry price, format, payment plan and when the home is delivered.
Four projects, one resort
Mira Ocean Estates (from $149,763) is developed by Mira Developments. It offers fully furnished, branded studios to two-bedroom homes from 57,601 OMR, with a 10/40/50 payment plan and handover stated as Q4 2028.
The other three projects are developed by Muriya Tourism Development, the master developer of Hawana Salalah. Riviera Residences offers one-bedroom apartments from 65,351 OMR ($169,913) on a 10/90 plan. Amazi offers one- to four-bedroom villas from 77,918 OMR ($202,587) on a 10/82/8 plan, with handover stated as Q4 2027. Hawana Lagoons is ready to move in, with two-bedroom apartments from 117,420 OMR ($305,292).
All four projects carry ITC freehold status and allow both short- and long-term rental. Payment plans and specifications belong to each project separately, so never apply one collection’s schedule to another.
Entry price and payment plan
Mira has the lowest published entry point: 57,601 OMR against 65,351 OMR for Riviera, a gap of 7,750 OMR ($20,150). Amazi starts 20,317 OMR above Mira, but buys a villa rather than an apartment. Hawana Lagoons costs the most at entry because it is already built: there is no construction period to wait through.
The payment structures also differ. Mira’s 10/40/50 plan, Riviera’s 10/90 plan and Amazi’s 10/82/8 plan spread the price across different stages, so compare the exact milestones in each booking form and sale and purchase agreement (SPA) rather than the headline ratio alone. Hawana Lagoons, as a ready project, is bought on completed-property terms.
Off-plan or ready: timing changes the decision
Mira Ocean Estates and Amazi: buying ahead of handover
Mira’s stated handover is Q4 2028 and Amazi’s is Q4 2027. Buying off-plan keeps the initial outlay lower, but the home cannot be used or rented until completion. Fix the handover date, payment milestones and any late-delivery terms for the chosen unit in the SPA.
Hawana Lagoons: ready now, higher entry
Hawana Lagoons suits a buyer who wants to use or rent the property without waiting. The trade-off is a higher starting price and a two-bedroom-only format in this collection.
A starting price identifies an entry unit, not necessarily the home you will reserve. Confirm availability, floor, view and the full payment schedule for the specific unit in writing.
Ownership, residency and purchase costs
Because Hawana Salalah is an ITC, foreign buyers can own freehold in each of these projects. As of the publication date, owners of residential units in an ITC can apply for an Omani residence visa; this is an application to the authorities, not an automatic benefit of reservation, so confirm eligibility for the selected unit.
As of the publication date, foreign buyers pay a 3% registration fee based on the property value, plus fixed fees of 5 OMR for the application, 25 OMR for the non-Omani transaction form, 10 OMR for the title deed and 2 OMR for the contract. The first sale of residential property is subject to 5% VAT, while a residential resale is exempt. Ask whether the developer’s price includes VAT.
Which Hawana project fits which buyer?
Our assessment: Mira is the budget entry into Hawana, Riviera is the closest Muriya alternative for a one-bedroom apartment, Amazi is the route to a villa, and Hawana Lagoons is the choice when timing matters more than entry price. If you are still choosing between resort destinations, read our Jebel Sifah vs Hawana Salalah comparison and the Oman property market in figures.
How the 10/40/50, 10/90 and 10/82/8 plans compare with other developer schedules: see our Oman developer payment plan comparison.
Which Hawana Salalah and other catalogue projects allow short-term letting: see our map of short-term rental communities in Oman.
For how Muriya Tourism Development compares with Eagle Hills, Al Mouj Muscat, Diamond Developers and Wujha, see Oman developers comparison.
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Disclaimer: This article is general market information, not legal, tax or immigration advice. Prices, availability, residency eligibility and contract terms must be confirmed with the developer and relevant authorities for the selected property.
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Mira Ocean Estates and Hawana Salalah FAQ
Is Mira Ocean Estates part of Hawana Salalah?
Yes. Mira Ocean Estates is a Mira Developments project located in Hawana Salalah, an Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC) where foreign buyers can purchase freehold.
What is the starting price of Mira Ocean Estates?
Mira Ocean Estates starts from 57,601 OMR ($149,763) for studios to two-bedroom homes, with a 10/40/50 payment plan and handover stated as Q4 2028.
What other projects are available in Hawana Salalah?
Muriya Tourism Development offers Riviera Residences from 65,351 OMR ($169,913), Amazi villas from 77,918 OMR ($202,587) and the ready-built Hawana Lagoons from 117,420 OMR ($305,292).
Can foreign owners in Hawana Salalah apply for residency?
As of the publication date, owners of residential units in an ITC can apply for an Omani residence visa. Eligibility should be confirmed for the selected unit.
What registration fee does a foreign buyer pay in Oman?
As of the publication date, foreign buyers pay a 3% registration fee based on the property value, plus fixed fees of 5 OMR, 25 OMR, 10 OMR and 2 OMR for the listed registration services.
