Oman’s rich heritage, culture and traditions influence Al Madina A’Zarqa to its architecture, urban planning, sensitivity to the environment, appreciation of family values, opportunities and hospitality.

Their custom of hospitality puts strangers and those in need above all others. This is well demonstrated in the traditional hospitality of the Omani people. These qualities of hard work ethic and generosity, distinguishes them from their neighbors.

Home ownership is a distinctive facet of life in Oman with 86 percent of Omanis living in their own home (Emerging Oman 2005 – Oxford Business Group) and this is a major consideration for Al Madina A’Zarqa in its planning for communities within the city.

Multi national communities living in harmony, in an environment of undeterred traditional identities will make its notch at Al Madina A’Zarqa. The uniqueness of these community dwellings is reflected in designs of the master plan of the city where Foster along with Partners blend traditional building designs and architecture into modern living standards.