Landmark: Hilton branded 232-room 4-star hotel, Urban Park scheme planned at Al Khuwair
Muscat - Muscat National Development & Investment Company (ASAAS) unveiled its second mega-project this year announcing its plans to build a 4-star Hotel and Urban Park managed and operated by Hilton Worldwide under the brand Hilton Garden Inn.
The project, a result of an agreement with Muscat Municipality to develop a 16,000 sqm plot in the bustling heart of Al Khuwair, broke ground in February 2016 with plans for the hotel to welcome its first guests in the first quarter of 2019.
ASAAS sealed the management agreement with Hilton Worldwide at ITB Berlin, the world's leading travel and trade show, in the presence of Ahmed bin Nasser al Mehrzi, Minister of Tourism, Khalid bin Sulaiman Ba Omar, Ambassador of Oman to Germany and Oman Air CEO. Representing ASAAS was CEO, Eng Khalid al Yahmadi while Hilton Worldwide was represented by Simon Vincent, President Europe, Middle East & North Africa.
With the leading global hospitality company at the helm, the 232-room hotel is expected to bring economic and social benefits to the community. Located on Dohat Al Adab Street, the seven-story Hilton Garden Inn Muscat will be an architectural landmark. Respecting the surrounding area, the hotel design utilises elevation and section techniques to minimise close views into neighbouring buildings and will feature meeting spaces and a 24-hour business centre.
Food and beverage options at the hotel will include the signature 24-hour pavilion pantry for sweet treats and savoury snacks.
Muscat National Development and Investment Company (ASAAS) was founded in 2014 through the concerted efforts of 10 key government entities. Over the next five to ten years, the company will be collaborating with public and private players in the areas of tourism, logistics, retail, transportation, healthcare and education to develop a diverse portfolio of projects valued at approximately RO 1 billion.
These will include hotels, Mixed-Use developments with residential and commercial components as well as theme parks to name but a few; all of which will contribute to the country's diversification strategy.
© Oman Daily Observer 2016
