Where Oman’s Built Environment Gets Built: Oman Design & Build Week and Oman Real Estate Expo 2026 Open This May

Oman Design & Build Week (ODBW) 2026 will open at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre from 11 to 13 May 2026, positioning itself as the Sultanate’s leading platform for the built environment. The event will convene key stakeholders across real estate development, design, and construction, creating a high-impact ecosystem for collaboration, innovation, and business growth.

Attendees will gain access to partnerships, market intelligence, and commercial opportunities that will define the next phase of their organisations. The event integrates three core sub-events, strengthening its role as a comprehensive industry hub.

Integrated Sub-Events

• Oman Real Estate Expo (OREX): Focused on residential and commercial property investment, master-planned developments, and regulatory frameworks.
• Real Estate Conference: A platform for high-level dialogue among developers, investors, and policymakers.
• Oman Design & Build Expo (ODBX): Showcasing construction technologies, building systems, interiors, and sustainable materials.

Strategic Context & Partnerships

Now in its 21st edition, ODBW is organised by CONNECT in partnership with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion. The event aligns closely with Oman’s Vision 2040, supporting urban development and economic diversification through investment, policy engagement, and innovation.

Real Estate Market Momentum

Oman’s property market is undergoing a significant transformation, making OREX 2026 a timely and critical platform. Residential prices have increased by 18.7% year-on-year, while landmark developments such as Sultan Haitham City are progressing into delivery phases. Regulatory reforms, including foreign freehold ownership, are expanding the investor base.

With transactions reaching 3.3 billion Omani rials in 2024, reflecting a 29.5% annual growth, the market has entered a high-growth cycle. OREX places stakeholders in direct proximity to developers, financial institutions, and government entities, shaping the future of Oman’s urban landscape.

Construction & Design Ecosystem

Oman Design & Build Expo (ODBX) 2026 will bring together contractors, architects, engineers, and technology providers within a unified platform designed for execution-driven engagement. The event goes beyond networking, enabling direct access to procurement decision-makers and project stakeholders.

The ODBW Symposium, supported by a three-day masterclass programme from the Project Management Institute (PMI), will explore AI integration in infrastructure, talent readiness, and delivery of complex sustainable projects.

Regulatory & Technological Shift

The Omani construction sector is entering a transformative phase, with mandatory BIM requirements for buildings over four storeys coming into effect in 2026. Additionally, the new Oman Building Code is entering its voluntary trial phase, marking a generational shift in regulatory standards and construction practices.

ODBX serves as the industry’s central platform to navigate these changes, enabling stakeholders to align with evolving compliance frameworks and technological advancements.

Sponsor Ecosystem

• Main Sponsor: OMRAN Group
• Strategic Partner: Al Ahly Sabbour Developments
• Lead Sponsor: Wujha Development
• Diamond Sponsor: MAJD
• Platinum Sponsors: Dubizzle, Al Moftah Real Estate
• Gold Sponsors: Fonoon, STAY Development
• Supporting Organisations: Oman Cement Company, Asawer Real Estate Development, Jindal Steel, Al Habib, Wefaaq, Oman Society of Engineers, ICCP, Ascent Logistics
• Knowledge Partner: Project Management Institute (PMI)

Conclusion

As Oman advances one of the region’s most ambitious urban development programmes, ODBW 2026 will play a pivotal role in connecting stakeholders, accelerating investment flows, and reinforcing the Sultanate’s position as a dynamic built environment market within the GCC.

Missing this event means missing a critical inflection point where Oman’s built environment transitions from planning to execution, creating a strategic advantage for those who participate.