Zen Residences in Muscat Bay – Apartments for Sale
About Zen Residences
Zen Residences is a low-rise apartment project by Zen Development and Investment in Muscat Bay, the coastal community south of Muscat between the mountains and the Gulf of Oman. The project offers studios and one- to three-bedroom apartments from 59 to 175 m², with handover planned for Q4 2026. Residents get an infinity pool, a jogging track, outdoor exercise and yoga areas, mini golf and children’s playgrounds inside the community.
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Zen Development and Investment – the Omani developer of Zen Residences at Muscat Bay
Zen Development and Investment is an Omani developer whose first project, Zen Residences, is an apartment cluster inside Muscat Bay, the resort community master-developed by OMRAN south of the capital with the Jumeirah Muscat Bay hotel, beach, lagoon, restaurants and supermarket already open. The company unveiled the project in March 2024; it is built as several low-rise buildings with studios, one- to three-bedroom apartments and lofts around an infinity pool, an outdoor fitness zone, a running track, a Zen garden, a padel court and a multipurpose sports court, with hiking trails starting behind the cluster.
Sales are direct from the developer on a construction-linked 80/20 plan. Muscat Bay is an ITC, so a buyer of any nationality holds freehold title and may apply for an Omani residence visa.
Studios to 3-bedroom apartments in Muscat Bay — a low-rise project between the mountains and the sea
Zen Residences is a low-rise apartment building by Zen Development and Investment inside Muscat Bay, the coastal community south of the capital. The project offers studios (59–67 m²), one-bedroom (from 83 m²), two-bedroom (from 127 m²) and three-bedroom apartments (from 175 m²), plus two-bedroom duplex layouts of 112 and 151 m².
Residents share an infinity pool, a jogging track, outdoor yoga and exercise areas, a zen garden, a barbecue area, mini golf and children’s playgrounds. The community adds a private beach, a lagoon, restaurants, a padel court, a supermarket and the Jumeirah hotel. Handover is planned for Q4 2026 on an 80/20 developer plan.
Community & amenities
Muscat Bay is
A resort community on the Gulf of Oman
Muscat Bay is a master-planned coastal community by OMRAN Group, about 20 minutes from Old Muscat and Muttrah. Set between the Hajar mountains and the Gulf of Oman, it combines villas, apartments, a private beach and lagoon, a five-star Jumeirah hotel and everyday infrastructure — restaurants, a supermarket, a pharmacy, walking trails and sports courts.
As an Integrated Tourism Complex, Muscat Bay lets foreign buyers own property outright and apply for an Omani residence visa. The hotel and beach bring a year-round flow of visitors, which supports short-term rental demand for apartment owners.
Resort living at an entry price
Why invest in Zen Residences?
A finished resort community
Muscat Bay already has its private beach, lagoon, marina promenade and the five-star Jumeirah Muscat Bay — residents get the resort on day one, not after the master plan is built out.
The lowest ticket on the Muscat coast
Studios from 59 m² and OMR 57,601 open the door to a community where villas trade at several times that price.
Freehold and a residence visa
Muscat Bay is an ITC zone: any nationality owns outright and can apply for an Omani residence visa linked to the property.
Short horizon to keys
Handover is planned for Q4 2026 — 80% paid in instalments as the building goes up, keys next year rather than in four or five.
Tax-free income and resale
Oman has no personal income tax and no capital-gains tax on property. Rental income and resale profit stay with the owner.
Why invest in Zen Residences
Resort community with a hotel anchor
Muscat Bay is a finished ITC community with a private beach, a lagoon and the five-star Jumeirah Muscat Bay — the holiday infrastructure is already there, not on a render.
Entry price from OMR 57,601
One of the lowest entry tickets on the Muscat coast: a studio of 59 m² buys into a community where villas sell for many times more.
Freehold title for any nationality
Foreign buyers own the apartment outright in an ITC and can apply for an Omani residence visa linked to the property.
Handover in Q4 2026
A short build horizon: pay 80% in instalments during construction and take keys next year instead of waiting four or five years.
No income or capital-gains tax
Oman levies no personal income tax and no capital-gains tax on property, so rental income and resale profit stay with the owner.
The payment plan
Pay as it is built — 80/20 from the developer
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Estimate your return
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Payment plan
How you pay for Zen Residences
80/20 from the developer
How it works
A simple, guided purchase
Our agent walks you through every step, from reservation to keys
Reservation & paperwork
1–5 daysReserve the unit with a refundable fee while we prepare and check the documents.
Sales agreement & payment schedule
1–2 weeksSign the developer's standard contract with instalments tied to construction milestones.
Construction & progress reports
until Q4 2026Pay in instalments as the building goes up and receive regular progress updates.
Handover & registration
1–2 weeksMake the final payment, register the title and collect your keys.
Muscat Bay, Muscat
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Availability
Homes available at Zen Residences
Studios and 1–3 bedroom apartments in the current release. Ask for the full price list and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the developer of Zen Residences?
Zen Development and Investment, an Omani developer. The project sits inside Muscat Bay, a master-planned coastal community developed by OMRAN Group.
Where exactly is the project?
In Muscat Bay, on the coast south of Muscat, roughly 20 minutes from Old Muscat and Muttrah and about 40 minutes from Muscat International Airport. The Jumeirah Muscat Bay hotel and the community beach are within the development.
Which unit types are offered?
Studios (from 59 m²), one-bedroom (from 83 m²), two-bedroom (from 127 m²) and three-bedroom apartments (from 175 m²), plus two-bedroom duplex layouts of 112 and 151 m².
When is handover?
Handover is planned for Q4 2026. Buyers receive construction progress updates during the build.
What is the payment plan?
The developer offers an 80/20 plan: 80% is paid in instalments during construction and 20% on handover. The exact instalment schedule is confirmed in the sales agreement — request the current version from our team.
What is the starting price?
Prices start from OMR 57,601 (about USD 149,800 at the pegged rate), directly from the developer with no brokerage fees. Send us a request for the current price list.
Can foreigners buy property in Zen Residences?
Yes. Muscat Bay is an Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC), where citizens of any country can buy freehold property in their own name and apply for an Omani residence visa tied to the ownership.
Can I rent the apartment out?
Yes, both short- and long-term rental are allowed. The Jumeirah hotel next door and the beach make the community a holiday destination, which supports short-term demand. We do not promise specific yields — ask us for a scenario based on current market data.
What amenities are inside the project?
An infinity pool, a jogging track, outdoor exercise and yoga areas, a zen garden, an outdoor barbecue area, mini golf and children's playgrounds.
What is in Muscat Bay beyond the project?
A private beach and lagoon, the five-star Jumeirah Muscat Bay hotel, restaurants, walking trails, a padel court, a sports field, a supermarket and a pharmacy.