27 October 2008
MUSCAT -- Leading the way in setting up its two Integrated Tourism Projects in Oman, Muriya Tourism Development remains committed to completing construction of sold units in Phase I by 2011 for which work is already on in full swing. Muriya has taken a step further in its progress in 'Jebel Sifah' by organising the first site visit with a few customers who had purchased properties in Phase I. After a 45-minute drive from Muscat, the customers were taken on a tour around the site by Muriya's Director of Customer Relations & Sales Operation, Hani Macki, and the Site Engineer who explained the various stages of construction development in both villas and the destination facilities.

"I was quite excited to see the construction progress of my villa that has already reached the first floor. It was also very impressive to see that Muriya has its own Batching Plant on site that produces 120 cubic metres of concrete per hour," said one of the enthusiastic customers.

The customers were also taken to the Marina, where they witnessed the vast excavation completed for the inland marina basin which is expected to host up to 200 berths and mega yachts. "Whilst construction on our sites is progressing at a steady rate, we are still keeping our promise on delivering not only real estate properties, but developments which will strive to promote Oman as a tourism destination," assured Cyril Piaia, CEO.

In 'Jebel Sifah', villas and apartments sold in Phase I will be completed and ready for hand over in 2011. Foundation, work on beams and steel reinforcement is already in place for several villas. Phase I Jebel Sifah will incorporate 69 villas, 159 marina apartments, an 18-hole PGA golf course, a Marina and Marina Town, four five star hotels and two Marina boutique hotels. Established in March 2006, Muriya Tourism Development Company is a joint venture between Egypt's renowned 'Orascom Hotels & Development' with a stake of 70 per cent, and 30 per cent with the Omani government, represented by 'Omran'. Muriya is investing in four major projects, namely Salalah Beach, Jebel Sifah, a city complex in Muscat and a Boutique Hotel on Al Sodah Island.

By Staff Reporter

Oman Daily Observer 2008