The Great Escape 2

The Great Escape 2 is a nine-storey residential building developed by Dar Global within the AIDA coastal community in Oman's Muscat Governorate, positioned above the Arabian Sea at Yitti, roughly 0.7 kilometres from Yitti Beach. Comprising 45 residences priced from approximately AED 1.1 million, it is scheduled for completion in September 2028 and is currently under construction.

# The building and its position on the AIDA clifftop

AIDA sits on a stretch of rugged coastline south-east of Muscat city, where rocky escarpments drop toward the sea and the surrounding terrain remains largely undeveloped. The Great Escape 2 occupies this landscape as a single structure, nine storeys in height, with an organic design vocabulary drawn from the cliff faces and natural materials of the site rather than from the glass-and-steel idiom more common to Gulf urban development.

At 45 units, the building is deliberately small in scale. That restraint shapes the character of the project: this is not a high-density tower chasing volume but a low-count residence where the ratio of amenity to resident stays manageable.

The setting itself does considerable work. Views extend across the AIDA golf course and the Muscat coastline, and the proximity to Yitti Beach (0.7 km) gives residents direct access to one of the cleaner stretches of shore along this part of the Gulf of Oman.

# Residences, layouts and specification

The building offers one- and two-bedroom configurations across a range of footprints. One-bedroom units start at around 600 sq ft and reach just over 970 sq ft depending on the variant. Two-bedroom residences run from approximately 991 sq ft up to 1,433 sq ft at the upper end of the range.

Pricing reflects that spread. One-bedroom units are priced from AED 1.1 million; the larger two-bedroom formats reach AED 2.89 million at the top of the range. Service charges are set at AED 9 per sq ft.

Finish is described as modern with high-quality materials throughout. Kitchens come equipped as standard. Beyond that, residences are unfurnished, giving buyers the latitude to specify interiors independently without paying for a furniture package they may not want.

# Amenities on site and within the AIDA community

# Recreational infrastructure

The anchor amenity is the Trump International Golf Club, an 18-hole championship course accessible to AIDA owners and investors. Social membership, which covers dining, wellness facilities and fitness access, is offered to all owners within the development. Golf membership extends that access to the course itself.

On site, the building includes an infinity pool, a children's swimming pool, a children's play area, and a gym. Hiking and biking trails run through the wider AIDA community, consistent with the terrain.

Access to the Aida Beach Club rounds out the leisure offer, connecting residents to the coastline rather than requiring a separate trip to reach it.

# Distance, access and the realities of the location

Yitti Beach is the nearest significant landmark at 0.7 km. The broader context requires some honesty about distances: City Centre Qurum, the closest major retail destination in Muscat, sits roughly 39 km away. Riyam Park is approximately 29.9 km distant. These are not walkable errands. Residents here are choosing a coastal retreat over urban convenience, and the distance figures confirm that trade-off plainly.

For buyers who regard Muscat city as a destination rather than a daily commute, the position works. For anyone requiring frequent access to central Muscat, the location demands a car and a tolerance for the drive.

# Who this project suits and where it sits in the wider market

The Great Escape 2 addresses a specific buyer: someone seeking a low-density coastal residence in Oman, either as a second home, a retreat property, or a longer-term allocation into a GCC market outside the UAE. The AED entry point of roughly AED 1.1 million places it within reach of buyers who might otherwise be looking at comparable product in Ras Al Khaimah or the more peripheral areas of Dubai, but who want sea views and a materially different pace of living.

Dar Global's involvement brings a developer with an existing track record in luxury branded residential across the GCC and beyond. The Trump International Golf Club association provides the kind of amenity anchor that supports both usage and, in theory, resale appeal to a golf-oriented buyer segment.

The September 2028 completion date means a three-year-plus wait from the point of purchase. Buyers should factor that horizon into any investment calculus, particularly given the absence of a published construction progress figure. At AED 9 per sq ft in service charges, the ongoing cost of ownership is reasonable relative to comparable branded product in the UAE.