MUSCAT -- Hamptons International, one of the leading residential agents and a subsidiary of Emaar Properties, has announced an exclusive partnership agreement with Dhofar Tourism Company, to market and sell the various components of the project. Shaikh Nawaf bin Jaber al Thani, Chairman, Dhofar Tourism Company signed the contract agreement with Nasser Abdul Rahman Rafi, Managing Director, Hamptons International, recently. Mirbat Development is an RO 1.1 billion project situated in Salalah, and covers a land-mass of 2 million square metres.
The integrated development will feature residential, commercial, tourism and entertainment components to be completed in several phases. Phase one of the project includes the Royal Tulip Mirbat Resort & Spa, a 5-star hotel, which is expected to be open later this year. The second phase of the development includes residential units in a range of styles.
Al Thani said: "Hamptons International's global reach and continuous expansion plan was a key reason for choosing the company as our partner to sell and market the Mirbat Development. Through this partnership, we hope to highlight the Mirbat as a world-class tourist destination that takes residents closer to nature."
Rafi said: "Hamptons International is privileged to partner with Dhofar Tourism Company, which is boosting the Omani economy through the Mirbat Development. This project is billed to enrich the tourism industry in Salalah, which is famous for its natural beauty and serenity. Hamptons will showcase the varied aspects of Mirbat Development to global customers."
Mirbat Development will feature 161 marina apartments around a marina which will have 75 berthing spots; 258 town homes of different sizes; 47 golf villas; over 10,000 sq m of retail space and 10,000 sq m of office space. The project also features a 9-hole golf-course and clubhouse, a water park, a private hospital/clinic with helipad, nursery and child care facility, as well as an entertainment centre for adults and children
By Staff Reporter
© Oman Daily Observer 2008
