Oman soars with new luxury resort

Oman soars with new luxury resort

Oman is set to welcome a brand new luxury resort development in its southwestern coastal region.

Alila Hotels and Resorts announced its plans to open its second development in Oman in Mirbat, east of Salalah, a coastal town in the Dhofar governate. The development is owned by Alil Salalah, a subsidiary of the Oman Investment Fund.

Salalah is a unique micro-environment in Oman, boasting tropical monsoons, special culture and the beautiful beaches of Mirbat.

Slated to launch in the second half of 2017, Alila Salalah is envisioned as a unique ecologically sensitive luxury destination resort, comprising 100 suites, 25 villas, fine dining restaurants and a Spa Alila wellness centre.

The resort is making a name for itself with its contemporary Dhofari architecture, along with highlighting the signature Alila hospitality services and personalised client experiences.

Interior design work will be overseen by internationally acclaimed BLINK Design Group, to intertwine the Dhofari influence with the natural beauty of the region.

Alila Salalah destination

Alila Salalah destination

Alila’s chief executive Frederic Simon said the development is incomparable.

“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,” Simon said.

“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 compliment and enhance the surrounding landscape and environment.”

Salalah, the second largest city in Oman, continues to develop in stature as one of the Middle East’s major destinations for international and local tourists.

The increased investment and boost in infrastructure, which includes the new international airport scheduled to open this month, and the expansion of the Port of Salalah, makes a promising headway for the region.

The project will bring both Dhofar and Salalah into the spotlight as major tourism destinations, providing additional growth opportunities to the domestic market while drawing new visitors to the Dhofar Governate.

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