Overview
LA VIE Villas are part of LA VIE, the lifestyle destination developed in Muscat Hills by ORIS, the real estate arm of OMINVEST. The LA VIE project covers about 610,000 m² and includes the renovated 18-hole golf course, the Tivoli hotel and serviced apartments, retail and dining, and a small number of private residences.
The residential element is deliberately limited: ORIS announced eight independent luxury villas alongside a small number of apartments, with views of the Gulf of Oman and the Al Hajar Mountains. The villas are designed for privacy, set around the golf course and close to the hotel’s spa, pool and restaurants.
Because the collection is so small, availability changes and we check current units directly before presenting options.
Key facts at a glance
| Developer | ORIS, real estate arm of OMINVEST |
| Location | LA VIE district, Muscat Hills, Madinat Al Irfan |
| Homes | About 8 independent villas |
| Views | Gulf of Oman and Al Hajar Mountains |
| Neighbours | Tivoli LA VIE hotel and LA VIE Country Club |
| Price | On request |
| Ownership | Freehold for all nationalities |
The villas
Each villa is a standalone home with private outdoor space, designed with sustainability features used across LA VIE such as shaded façades, double glazing and solar water heating.
| Home type | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Villas | On request | On request |
Sizes and prices are confirmed on request for available villas.
Lifestyle and amenities
- Private villa Standalone homes with outdoor space.
- Golf The 18-hole LA VIE Country Club.
- Hotel services Tivoli LA VIE Muscat next door.
- Spa Anantara Spa at the hotel.
- Rooftop pool The hotel’s rooftop infinity pool.
- Dining and retail About 2,800 m² of shops and restaurants in LA VIE.
- EV charging Free EV charging and bicycle facilities.
- Walking paths Exercise and walking routes.
- Airport About 10 minutes away.
- Views Sea and mountain views.
Location
| Nearby | Approx. drive |
|---|---|
| LA VIE Country Club golf course | Inside the community |
| Muscat Hills Boulevard shops and cafés | Inside the community |
| Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre | About 5 minutes |
| Muscat International Airport | About 10 minutes |
| Muscat Expressway | About 5 minutes |
| Mall of Oman | About 10–15 minutes |
| Qurum and Muscat business districts | About 20–25 minutes |
About Muscat Hills
Muscat Hills is an Integrated Tourism Complex in Madinat Al Irfan, the new city district between Muscat International Airport and Bousher, set on rolling ground between the Al Hajar Mountains and the sea. It was one of Muscat’s early freehold golf communities and today mixes apartments, townhouses, villas, offices, shops and hotels around a championship golf course.
The course at its heart, now known as LA VIE Country Club, is an 18-hole, par-72 layout designed by Paul Thomas. It opened in 2009 as Oman’s first 18-hole grass course and reopened after renovation under the management of Troon, with a Toptracer driving range. Around it, the LA VIE district developed by ORIS, the real estate arm of OMINVEST, includes the Tivoli LA VIE Muscat Hotel & Residences and private villas.
Muscat Hills Boulevard is the community’s main street, with apartments, offices and more than 60 shops, cafés and restaurants. The location is one of the most practical in the capital: about 10 minutes from the airport, next to the Muscat Expressway and close to the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre and the government and business districts of Madinat Al Irfan. Developers with projects in Muscat Hills report buyers from more than 50 countries.
How buying works
We confirm availability with the developer or owner, share plans and pricing, and manage the reservation and transfer. The usual steps are:
- Step 1 Shortlist live listings and view in person or by video
- Step 2 Agree the price and sign a memorandum of understanding
- Step 3 Title, service charge and condition checks
- Step 4 Transfer at the Ministry and title deed in your name
Ownership, residency and costs
Muscat Hills is a licensed Integrated Tourism Complex, so buyers of any nationality, Omani and expatriate, can own property freehold with a title deed in their own name. Owners can live in the property, lease it, sell it or leave it to their heirs.
Owning a residential unit in an ITC allows the owner to apply for an Omani residence visa for themselves and their immediate family, and Oman’s 10-year investor residency is available where the property is worth OMR 200,000 or more. Residency is granted by the authorities and the rules change from time to time, so we confirm the current requirements for your case.
Allow for 5% VAT on new property bought from a developer, the land registration fee at transfer and the annual service charge. Oman has no annual property tax and no capital gains tax on property.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want a private villa in a small, exclusive collection
- Golfers who want to live beside the course
- Buyers who value hotel services nearby
- Families who want quick airport access
Frequently asked questions
Who developed LA VIE?
ORIS, the real estate arm of OMINVEST.
How many villas are there?
About eight independent villas.
What is the price?
On request; we check current availability.
Can foreigners buy?
Yes. Muscat Hills is an Integrated Tourism Complex.
Does buying give residency?
ITC owners can apply for an Omani residence visa, and homes worth OMR 200,000 or more can qualify for the 10-year investor residency.
Figures in this guide are based on information published by the developer and in the Omani press, and are indicative only. Please confirm the details with a Lotus Invest advisor.
