Oman unveils $4.2BN ‘Mad’ Muscat Marine, art and digital district in massive coastal rebuild
Oman announced the launch of ‘crazy’, muscat marine, art and digital District – A landmark $4.2bn (or -1BN (or AR1.6BN) Life of the Sultanal Megaproges
The project was developed by Dar Global, a developer of Luxury Real Estate Deal, in collaboration with Art Zone Development.
Spanning over 1.5 million square meters of Oman’s coastline, ‘Mad’ is designed as a one-of-a-kind destination that combines beach nights, luxury hospitality, cultural heritage and emerging financial and digital industries.
Muscat Marine, Art and Digital District in Oman
Multiple phases of development will be delivered over 12 years, with the prominence of Oman’s Livating Global profile and attracting a new wave of high net worth investors, innovators and technology innovators.
Conceived as a next-generation district, ‘Mad’ will feature luxury residential communities, curated retail concepts, cultural venues, premium hotels, world-class marinas and next-generation parks.
The region aims to offer a seamless and connected maritime experience embedded in Oman’s Maritime Heritage and long-term economic vision.
Ziad El Chaar, CEO of Dar Global, said: “‘Mad’ represents a step that defines Oman Global Nestate Development, face a new economic gateway, open a new economic value.”
A central pillar of the project is its compatibility with Oman’s diversification agenda, especially the national ambitions to expand culture, tourism, technology and the high financial sectors.
This development will host private marinas for marions, art exhibitions, digital incubators, a financial center and a world-curated event calendar, muscat’s position as a regional hub for marine adventure, cultural exchange and digital art.
Dar Global in Oman
A defining feature of ‘Mad’ is the integration of the region’s wider digital economy. These include digital licenses, asset exchanges and ecosystem rewards to support new business structures and investment models for global talent and investors.
This approach shows Oman’s confidence in building the industries of the future while preserving the ownership of its marine waters.
El Chaar said: “We create value beyond physical spaces. ‘Mad’ is an environment where only creators, innovators and investors;
“Participation defines the future of real estate, and we are proud to shape it in Oman. This partnership shows how cultural leadership has sent positive returns around the world.”
