Construction contracts awarded for two Oman hotels

Two tenders worth RO 24 million (US $62.3 million) have been awarded for the construction of the Khasab Hotel in the Governorate of Musandam and a hotel in Jabal Al Akhdar in Al Dhakaliya, Oman.

The two hotels are being developed by Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran).

The Khasab Hotel will be situated near the centre of town near the local port on a reclaimed peninsula designated for tourism and commercial developments. The site overlooks the sea and features 110 guestrooms including, suites, studios and duplexes, in addition to studio rooms for people with special needs.

Operated by Singapore-based hotel chain, Alila, the hotel in Jabal Al Akhdar is a luxury hotel and spa development and will feature 86 suites and spa facilities, alongside a cliff-side restaurant and pool. Alila could not reveal the hotel’s opening date.

“With the nation’s drive to boost tourism by attracting 12 million visitors before 2020, it is crucial that we build sufficient infrastructure to ensure that additional hospitality venues are available in key destinations outside Muscat to meet this anticipated growth,” said Nasser bin Khamis Al Jashmi, chairman of Omran.

“Both Khasab and Jabal Al Akhdar are witnessing an increasing number of tourists who would like to explore the hidden treasures of the Sultanate. Providing quality hotels, value-added services and appointing the right partners will ultimately result in bringing these new projects to life and identifying opportunities that will support the long-term strategy of the Sultanate’s tourism sector,” he added.

Omran is also developing the The Duqm Crowne Plaza Hotel and Duqm City Hotel, both due to open in Oman this year.