Ibri Industrial City: which workshops and plants it suits, and what to factor in before choosing it

Ibri Industrial City is in Al Dhahirah Governorate and was officially opened in 2020 under the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn). It covers 10 million sq m in total and hosts more than 16 operating investments, according to Madayn data (September 2026).

What it offers, and for whom

The city offers space for light and medium industry, industrial workshops, warehouses, administrative offices and commercial areas. It lies near oil and gas fields and exploration areas, and close to border crossings. That makes it an option to study for businesses serving the oil and gas sector with maintenance, supply or storage, and for those processing Al Dhahirah's resources.

Cost

Base industrial land rent is RO 1 per sq m a year, land leases run 30 years and are renewable, and approvals go through Madayn's Masar service centre, according to Madayn's investment portal (September 2026). Incentives and prices change, so ask Madayn in writing what applies to your activity and plot size now.

What to factor in before choosing

A city with a limited number of investments means fewer suppliers, workshops and services around you, and may also mean less competition for regional customers. If your project depends on a port or daily proximity to Muscat, distance enters your transport and labour costs. Compare Ibri with a city closer to your market before deciding.

Source: NGIOM: مدينة عبري الصناعية (عن موقع مدائن وبوابة الاستثمار invest.madayn.om) — 2026-09-24