Muscat
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Overview
Annual Rev
OMR6k
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
OMR42
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
20 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
OMR12
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Muscat market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +OMR 2,767 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +OMR 2••• (+••%) | 🔒 OMR 9••• | 🔒 OMR 7••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +OMR 1••• (+••%) | 🔒 OMR 1•••• | 🔒 OMR 8••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +OMR 1••• (+••%) | 🔒 OMR 9••• | 🔒 OMR 7••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +OMR 1••• (+••%) | 🔒 OMR 9••• | 🔒 OMR 8••• |
| Gym | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +OMR 1••• (+••%) | 🔒 OMR 9••• | 🔒 OMR 8••• |
| Heating | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +OMR 6•• (+•%) | 🔒 OMR 8••• | 🔒 OMR 8••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
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 (10.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (8.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (7.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (OMR 39)
1 bedroom (OMR 34)
2 bedrooms (OMR 34)
4+ bedrooms (OMR 20)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (64%)
Independent hosts (36%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Muscat market averaged 646 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 28% from a year earlier and up 147% over two years.
An average Muscat listing earns OMR4K/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. I don't have reliable, current information about short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for Muscat, Seeb, and Nizwa in Oman. Oman's tourism sector has been developing its regulatory framework, but specific municipal rules, licensing requirements, and actual enforcement practices for these cities aren't well-documented in available sources. I recommend contacting Oman's Ministry of Tourism or local municipal authorities directly for accurate, current regulations and enforcement information for each city. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Muscat Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 28% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 2%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in December and January; it is lowest in April and June.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), TV (99%), Kitchen (99%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+50%), Pool (+46%), Pets Allowed (+30%).
Average daily rate in Muscat is OMR44, up 5% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in July.
Guests in Muscat book an average of 19 days in advance, down 15% 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 Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday.