Mirbat Beach, a billion-dollar valued integrated tourism development project from Dhofar Tourism Company SAOG participated in the Tourism Development and Investment Exhibition (TDIE) 2009 at Oman International Exhibition Centre, Muscat, from 27 to 30 October 2009.
TDIE 2009 showcased new investment projects and real estate opportunities in the Sultanate, through participants representing leading real estate, finance and investment companies, from the region and beyond.
“Our presence at TDIE repeated the successes we enjoyed at earlier exhibitions such as Cityscape Abu Dhabi in April 2009, Oman Travel Market (OTM) in February 2009 and ITB Berlin in March 2009. We had many enquiries regarding our project and were successful in positioning Mirbat Beach as a world-class tourism and real estate destination and an ideal buy-in for up-market clientele and high-profile investors,” said Mr. Osama Mariam, CEO, Dhofar Tourism Company SAOG.
Despite the shadow of the global economic crisis, which has had an adverse effect on most countries and leading economies, the Sultanate of Oman has witnessed continued growth and future expansion plans in several key areas, including tourism development projects and investment opportunities. Oman is considered one of the world’s most stable countries in spite of the repercussions of the global economic crisis. From this point of view, Oman has become the focus of attention of investors for its ideal investment environment.
The first phase of the Mirbat Beach project, the 234-room 5-star Marriot Resort, is scheduled to open in December 2009. The Frankincense SPA by Chivana and the Extra Divers Centre will also be operational as part of the first phase launch.
This prestigious property is at the heart of development of Mirbat Beach and marks the entry of the world-renowned Marriott chain of hotels into the Sultanate of Oman. The Resort will offer the finest accommodation, banqueting, leisure and recreation facilities to suit the needs of discerning travellers seeking a memorable holiday or an incentive meeting.
Recreational amenities include an outdoor swimming pool with separate children’s and adult areas, Frankincense SPA by Chivana is one of the largest and fastest growing luxury hotel and resort spa treatment and management companies in the world providing a relaxing and rejuvenating environment, with a wide variety of therapeutic and exotic skin and body spa treatments, products and packages to choose from.
Extra Divers is a leading diving tour operator from Germany with 21 Dive Centres at the most beautiful diving spots of the world, offering enthusiasts unforgettable dives and the holiday of their dreams. Famed for its fulfillment of the concept of safe diving combined with the best of hospitality as well as individual and friendly service at the diving sites, Extra Divers will offer exotic diving adventures in the renowned diving sites of Mirbat.
Mirbat Beach is an OMR 1 billion project developed by the Dhofar Tourism Company (SAOG) in Mirbat, Sultanate of Oman. This integrated development project covers a landmass of 2 million sq. m. with residential, commercial, tourism and entertainment facilities to be completed in 5 different phases. Upon completion, Mirbat Beach will feature over 1600 residential units (townhouses, village houses, villas, apartments) and over 10,000 sq. m. of retail space and 10,000 sq. m. of office space. The project also features 2 luxury five-star hotels, 538 hotel furnished apartments, 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.
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