Salalah, Oman’s second-largest city and largest logistics port, is set for a major transformation. As part of the Oman Vision 2040 investment plan, the Oman Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has commissioned global design firm Sasaki to develop a master plan for the city’s waterfront redevelopment.
The plan encompasses 7.3 square kilometers and features 12,000 residential units for 60,000 residents across four neighborhoods. Additional amenities include 3.5 million square meters of parks, 200,000 square meters of retail and hospitality space, two new hospitals, and integrated multimodal transport links.
According to Romil Sheth from Sasaki, “The region’s valued natural features, including lush wadis, local agriculture integrated into the city, and an extensive coastline, are key elements complementing the plan’s urban design, placemaking, and planning strategies.”
The masterplan prioritizes mixed-use development, soft mobility, and open spaces, incorporating a pedestrianized marina and a new 6-kilometer-long public beach. Climate resilience measures, such as a wetland park, revetments, and natural infrastructure strategies, will also be implemented to address rising sea levels and flooding.
The phased development is scheduled to begin later this year, with 5,827 residential units set for delivery in Phase 1.
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