Al Khuwair Downtown

Al Khuwair Downtown is a landmark waterfront regeneration at the geographic heart of Muscat. Led by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the project introduces a compact, walkable, mixed-use downtown that reconnects the city’s historic core, coastline, and key national infrastructure creating a new civic and economic anchor for the capital.

+ Mixed-use waterfront core

+ Transit-oriented downtown

A fully integrated waterfront destination featuring:

+ Luxury and sports marinas

+ Beaches and recreational waterfronts

+ A signature canal walk with water-taxi mobility

+ A transit-oriented downtown core

+ Homes, offices, hotels, retail, dining, wellness, and cultural venues come together in one connected urban experience.

Live. Work. Invest.

+ Balanced Mix: Residential, office, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and community uses

+ Hospitality: Six hotels with ~2,200 rooms

+ Business Hub: Class-A offices for government, regional headquarters, and multinational firms

+ Iconic Skyline: Landmark towers reaching up to 180 m

Designed for People & Climate

+ Walkable, shaded streets and public spaces

+ Light rail, BRT, water taxis, and cycling networks

+ Net-zero carbon ambition through renewable energy and passive design

+ Coastal resilience and a 10% biodiversity net gain using native landscapes

A Clear Investment Framework

+ State-led land and infrastructure delivery

+ Phased release of development parcels

+ Flexible opportunities across residential, office, hospitality, retail, and mixed-use assets

+ Long-term governance ensuring quality, sustainability, and asset value

Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects