Sandan is the first fully self-sufficient Light Industry Estate allowing full investor ownership in the Sultanate of Oman. The Light City of Sandan lies in Halban, Nakhal, just outside Maabla (a 5 minute drive from the Maabela Exit), linked to the direct exit of the Expressway. It contains workshops, galleries, offices, stores, exhibitions and employee accommodations allowing any investor to own more than a single unit whether housing or commercial. The city was established after lengthy discussions with business owners and was found to offer the missing solution in the country