Muscat
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Annual revenue (actual)
OMR5.8k
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
37%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
OMR42
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
20 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
OMR12
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Muscat market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +OMR 3,238 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +OMR 2••• (+••%) | 🔒 OMR 9••• | 🔒 OMR 6••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +OMR 1••• (+••%) | 🔒 OMR 9••• | 🔒 OMR 7••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +OMR 1••• (+••%) | 🔒 OMR 9••• | 🔒 OMR 8••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +OMR 1••• (+••%) | 🔒 OMR 9••• | 🔒 OMR 8••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +OMR 1••• (+••%) | 🔒 OMR 9••• | 🔒 OMR 7••• |
| Heating | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +OMR 8•• (+••%) | 🔒 OMR 8••• | 🔒 OMR 7••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (10.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (8.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (8.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (OMR 59)
1 bedroom (OMR 34)
2 bedrooms (OMR 32)
4+ bedrooms (OMR 20)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (54%)
Independent hosts (46%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Muscat market averaged 665 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 30% from a year earlier and up 154% over two years.
An average Muscat listing earns OMR3K/year. High-performing listings earn OMR12K, while low-performing listings earn OMR1K.
Average occupancy in Muscat is 23%, producing RevPAR of OMR8 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Muscat, at OMR6K.
Rules vary across Muscat. Muscat: Lenient. Tourism registration recommended through Ministry of Tourism, but enforcement minimal. Many hosts operate informally without permits. No occupancy rules or rental caps enforced. Seeb: Lenient. Part of Muscat Governorate, follows same minimal regulations. Registration suggested but rarely required. Limited enforcement of tourism laws for short-term rentals. Nizwa: Lenient. Traditional guesthouse permits available but not strictly enforced. No rental caps or occupancy requirements. Hosts commonly operate without formal licensing. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Muscat Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 30% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 1%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and January; it is lowest in April and June.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Internet (99%), TV (99%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+45%), Pool (+40%), Pets Allowed (+21%).
Average daily rate in Muscat is OMR44, up 3% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in September.
Guests in Muscat book an average of 19 days in advance, down 13% from last year. Booking windows range from 17 days for 4+ bedroom listings to 19 days for 2-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday.
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