Alila to open second Oman hotel by 2017

Alila Hotels and Resorts will open its second luxury resort in Oman in Mirbat east of Salalah, a coastal town in the Dhofar governate, in southwestern Oman.

The development is owned by Alil Salalah, a subsidiary of the Oman Investment Fund and the resort is planned to open in the second half of 2017.

“After the successful launch of Alila Jabal Akhdar, our first luxury development outside Asia located in Oman’s Al Hajjar mountain range, we are honoured to expand our collection of luxury resorts in the Middle East, particularly in the Sultanate,” said Alila Hotels & Resorts president Mark Edleson.

“Salalah is another unique micro-environment in Oman with its tropical monsoons, special culture and the beautiful beaches of Mirbat. We can now offer our guests the Hajjar Mountains and Mirbat beaches in one Oman holiday. Furthermore, we look forward to deepening our relationship with the Oman Investment Fund,” he added.

Alila Salalah aims to be an ecologically sensitive luxury destination resort, comprising 100 suites, 25 villas, fine dining restaurants and a spa Alila wellness centre. 

The interior design will be overseen by Blink Design Group and it will highlight the Dhofari influence of the region.

Alila’s chief executive officer Frederic Simon said: “The development will be one of its kind in the region and fits perfectly with our operating ethos in the integration of commerce, conservation and culture.

“The destination will bring forth a community of discerning travellers that will appreciate the green environment and the exclusivity of a luxury retreat to compliment the destination. Huge emphasis will be placed on creating an ecologically friendly development to complement and enhance the surrounding landscape and environment.”

Alila Hotels & Resorts debuted in the Middle East last year with Alila Jabal Akhdar, in Oman.