Sifawy GM Daniel Fanselow Sifawy GM Daniel Fanselow

Oman's newest boutique hotel will be the first property in Oman to establish a water-taxi service between Muscat and Jebel Sifah.

The 55-room Sifawy soft-opened on September 15 with a grand opening set for later this year, and the new water taxi service will commence from the beginning of October.

Daniel Fanselow, GM of the property, said, "We are launching a water taxi service at the beginning of next month which will bring people from the marina in Muscat to the marina in Jebel Sifah. This will be running throughout the day to give that marine experience. The trip will take 40 minutes. It’s absolutely unique.

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"The craft hasn’t been finalised yet, but it’s a comfortable and can take up to 20 people," he added.