The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Muscat peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Muscat, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Muscat, Seeb and Al Amerat. Out of the three cities, Seeb and Al Amerat do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Seeb followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Amerat fell steadily.

How do development practices in Muscat fare in comparison to others in Oman? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Muscat was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Oman. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Oman, street construction in Muscat has become more disconnected. Muscat ranked 6th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Muscat is Muscat with an SNDi of 4.4, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Seeb with an SNDi of 3.29, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Seeb, Muscat

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Muscat rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Muscat, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Muscat, Seeb and Al Amerat. Out of the three cities, Seeb and Al Amerat do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Seeb followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Amerat fell steadily.

To date, Muscat is the 6th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Oman. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Muscat ranked 6th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.