Five developers. One decision. Side by side.
A plain-English comparison of 1-bedroom units across Sultan Haitham City's five active projects — size, price, amenities and who's actually building it.
What you actually get for your money: size, layout and how far along construction is.
| Criteria | Wadi Zaha | Yenaier | Sarooj Oasis | Hay Al Wafa | Jood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bed Size | 76–83 m² | 94–128 m² | 53–57 m² | 77.5 m² | 69.7 m² |
| Layout | 1 bed + bath + powder rm | 1 bed + bath + powder rm | 1 bed en-suite + powder rm | 1 bed + bath + powder rm | Not disclosed |
| Outdoor Space | 8 m² balcony | 10 m² private loggia | 5.25 m² balcony | 10 m² balcony | Not disclosed |
| Ceiling Height | Not disclosed | 3.2 m | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Finishing | Semi-furnished | Finished / semi-furnished | Fully finished, move-in ready* | Furnished | Semi-furnished |
| Kitchen | Semi-equipped | Fully / Semi-equipped | Fully equipped | Fully equipped | Semi-equipped |
| Total Units | 925 | 413 | 270 | 1,800 (Ph.1: 375–470) | 5,500 (villas + apts) |
| Site Size | 96,500 m² | 56,166 m² | 86,000 m² | 1,000,000 m² | 2.7M m² |
| Height | G+6 | G+8 | G+5 | G+5 | G+5 |
| Handover | Jul 2028 | Nov 2027 | Dec 2028 | Delayed — first units Dec 2027 | Jul 2030 |
*Per some listings only — not confirmed across all sources.
Starting price, deposit, and how the balance is paid off.
| Criteria | Wadi Zaha | Yenaier | Sarooj Oasis | Hay Al Wafa | Jood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | OMR 70,875 | OMR 71,000 | OMR 65,198 | OMR 65,215 | OMR 61,500 |
| Price / m² | OMR 933 | OMR 755 | OMR 1,230 | OMR 841 | OMR 882 |
| Booking Fee | 5% | 2.5% | Rolled into 1st-yr deposit | OMR 1,000 | OMR 1,000 |
| Down Payment | 15% | 12.5% | Paid over yr 1 | 15% | 20% |
| Balance Term | 5 yrs | 5 or 10 yrs | 4.2 yrs | 4 yrs | 8 yrs |
| Payment Split | 20/40/40 | 15/30/15/40 | 0/20/50/20 | Not disclosed | 20/35/45 |
| Handover Date | Jul 2029 | Jul 2029 | Dec 2028 | Not disclosed | Jul 2030 |
OMR figures as published mid-2026. Off-plan pricing shifts with each release phase — confirm live pricing before use in client material. Freehold (ITC) ownership open to all nationalities; Golden Visa residency requires OMR 200,000+ invested.
A 'Y' means the developer has confirmed it publicly. A blank doesn't mean it's absent — just not confirmed yet.
| Amenity | Wadi Zaha | Yenaier | Sarooj Oasis | Hay Al Wafa | Jood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming Pool | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Gym | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Spa / Wellness | Y | Y | — | — | — |
| Kids' Play Areas | Y | Y (+ crèche) | Y | Y | Y |
| Co-working Hub | — | Y | — | — | — |
| Retail / Dining | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Green Space / Park | Y — Central Park access | Y — courtyards + roof gardens | Y — central park | Y | Y — ~50% of site |
| 24/7 Security | — | Y | Y | — | — |
| School On-Site | — | — | — | Y | — |
| Healthcare | — | Y | — | Y — hospital + clinic | Planned |
| Branded Hospitality | Villa Coconut Hotel | SOCIO by Lux Collective | — | — | — |
| Smart Home | — | Y | — | — | — |
| EV Charging | — | Y | — | — | — |
| Clubhouse | — | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Mosque | Walking distance | Walking distance | Walking distance | Walking distance | Walking distance |
| Sports Courts | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Who's actually building this, how long they've been around, and where the real risk sits.
Al Ahly Sabbour
Founded 1994, Cairo — 60–65+ delivered projects across Egypt, ~40,000 families housed.
Backing MoHUP partner, 2nd-largest landholder in SHC.
Track Record Delivered 65+ residential, coastal and commercial projects across 12M+ m² in Egypt, including The Square (Fifth Settlement) and Gaia (North Coast) — backed by a joint venture with the National Bank of Egypt.
Adanté Realty
Founded Parent group founded 1986 (39 yrs in Oman/UAE); Adanté itself launched 2025.
Backing MoHUP-aligned launch, minister in attendance.
Track Record Al Adrak has delivered projects in Dubai Hills alongside Ellington Properties, one of Dubai's top design-led developers — attention to detail and design quality are a core strength carried into Yenaier.
Sarooj Development
Founded 1976 as a construction firm — major Omani infrastructure (Musandam Gas Plant, Al Mouj infra, Madha Road).
Backing Direct MoHUP partnership; sales launched by the Ministry.
Track Record 49-year infrastructure contractor under Al Taher Group — delivered the Musandam Gas Plant, Musandam IPP, Nimr Water Treatment Plant, Shinas Port and Al Mouj Resort infrastructure for clients including PDO (Shell), BP and Total.
Al Abrar Real Estate
Founded 2008, part of Al Siyabi International Group (active since 1997).
Backing MoHUP delivery partner; also has a 2025 Duqm partnership with Tatweer.
Track Record Selected by MoHUP as a founding partner on Oman's first smart city; Phase 1 of Hay Al Wafa (470 units) is now over 96% sold, and its urban-development experience led directly to a 2025 Tatweer partnership for the Duqm SEZ masterplan.
Availability 1-bed stock: sold out.
Talaat Moustafa Group
Founded 1970s, Egypt — built Madinaty and Al Rehab, among the region's largest master-planned cities. Listed on EGX.
Backing Government-patronised launch, aligned with Vision 2040.
Track Record Egypt's top-ranked listed developer by Forbes Middle East 2026 — 130,000+ units delivered over 50+ years, including Al Rehab (300,000 residents) and Madinaty; $8bn in 2025 contractual sales.
Availability 1-bed stock: sold out.
No developer here has meaningful independent review data (Google, Trustpilot) in the Omani market — what's available is trade press and developer-affiliated coverage, best treated as promotional rather than independent.
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