Low-Investment Business Opportunities in Oman in 2025

While discussing the Middle East, Dubai and Abu Dhabi emerge as eminent business hubs. There are reasons many small business owners are still apprehensive about starting here. If you are one of them, then Oman is a country you should check out.

Unlike Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the business setup and living costs in Oman are far lower. There are many untapped business opportunities in Oman that you should know about. In this article, I will learn about the 3 businesses you can start with a low budget.

1. Pet Sitting / Grooming Services

With the increase in Oman's GDP and people's purchasing capacity, the pet adoption has been on the rise. Pets often strike a deep bond with their masters, thus becoming a part of their family. You can gauge the riches in this market through the following statistics:

According to experts, the Pet food market is going to touch USD 158 million by the end of 2025.

This creates a rewarding business opportunity for you: Pet care or grooming services.

According to research, the most common animals taken in as pets are cats and dogs. This means by focusing on these two animals, you can create a business for the long haul.

You have the option to open a small veterinary clinic where you offer grooming, like:

• Bathing,

• Clipping,

• Nail/ear cleaning,

• Medicated treatments, etc.

Like saloons, you can package your services under plans like silver, gold, and diamond. And when your business starts stabilizing, you can offer home visits. This way, you will be able to charge more for your time.

If you have the skills and licenses, then you will make good money from each client. Remember, your target customers have high purchasing capacity.

2. Mobile Repair

Among all the mobile repair outlets in Oman, more than 50% are present in Muscat. And what's surprising is that around 93% are run by a singular shop owner. This means there is room for newbies to grow.

Since most players are shop owners, you can form a brand to look professional, build trust, and be more memorable. You should select an area with heavy foot traffic. This will increase your shop's discoverability.

Imagine a person comes with an iPhone damaged such that repairing it will cost the customer a lot. So you present an offer: You buy his iPhone, and spend some time fixing it. Then sell it as a secondary mobile. This opens up an extra income source.

But how to market your business? You don't need to build a website (at least in the starting days). Start with social media platforms, a WhatsApp business account, and the customers' referrals.

You don't need a big setup or a large customer base. You need a small setup where you can cater to the first few customers who will then promote your services.

3. Mobile Car Wash

If you're willing to push the budgets a little higher than for the earlier ones, then you can start this business.

As Oman's economy and average income per capita increase, car sales will also increase. A car being a status symbol for all households means that they'll put in a lot of effort in looking after it.

By offering car wash services, you are going to save the owners time spent standing in long queues. Unlike many of the underdeveloped and developing countries, the Omani citizens understand the concept of "time is money". So people (especially the high-income ones) are always ready to pay well for saving their time.

The MEA mobile car washes generated USD 509 million in 2022. And by 2030, it's supposed to touch USD 1,247 million in the Middle East and Africa. This speaks volumes about the potential this type of business holds.

The upfront capital might be a little higher, but your customers are ready to pay you well for your services.

These are some underrated options if you're planning a company registration in Oman.

There are many business setup consultants for Oman that you can get in touch with. Their expertise will be crucial in helping you set up your business efficiently and with minimal hassle.

I am working with startups, SMEs, and professional intermediaries to set up their businesses and branch offices in offshore destinations.