Mussanah – Millennium Resort Mussanah, the lifestyle destination owned by Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN), inaugurated the first floating aqua park in Al Batinah region. The thrilling attraction is situated in the resort’s private marina and leverages the expertise of world-renowned design company Aflex Technology. The floating aqua park is now open to the public with a capacity to entertain up to 120 people every hour with its twists, turns, and sensational creations.  

Christoph Schleissing, General Manager of Millennium Resort Mussanah, said, “The introduction of this milestone floating aqua park adds to the list of attractions available to our guests. Through this addition, our partnership with OMRAN will continue to nurture tourism development along the Al Batinah Coast and provide visitors with more unique experiences during their trips in Oman.”

Welcoming visitors of all ages from its custom-made gangway, the wide variety of world-class rides include plenty of jumps, slides, and spills to keep thrill-seekers busy for hours. A three meter high tower promises to challenge the most adventurous and stake its claim as the floating aqua park’s leading attraction. As a true world- class facility, permanent life guards and instructors will be on hand to ensure visitors enjoy optimal security and fun-filled experience throughout their stay.

The floating aquapark aims to create unique experiences for Al Batinah locals, promote inbound and domestic tourism, and cater to international visitors. The development adds to the host of attractions available at the resort, and promises to create direct and indirect jobs for the local community.

Purpose built as a haven for rest and relaxation, the Millennium Resort Mussanah has earned its reputation as one of Oman’s premier resorts. With a wealth of activities including the state-of-the-art Zayna Spa, the resort has been recognized internationally for delivering best-in-class experiences to its guests. Its longlist of awards include the prestigious award for best ‘Luxury Coastal Resort’ in the Middle East and North Africa during the 10th annual World Luxury Hotel Awards in addition to four consecutive TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence based on the volume and quality of 4-5 star reviews submitted to the world’s largest travel site.

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About Millennium Resort Mussanah, Oman
Developed by OMRAN, the leading tourism-related investment‚ development and Management Company in Oman, operated and is a part of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Plc. With 234 spacious, well-appointed rooms and suites, 74 fully furnished studios, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments with kitchens, 3 restaurants, 4 lounges/bars including poolside bar, 5 swimming pools including a shaded family pool and Jacuzzi and a kids splash pool, 54 berth marina, outdoor Fitness Park with Fitness Track, 18-hole mini golf and 2 floodlit tennis courts, luxurious spa and wellness center plus a beach front location, dive centre on the site, water sport activities, kiteboarding, the Millennium Resort Mussanah is the perfect getaway for families, couples, groups and sports enthusiasts.

Millennium Resort Mussanah was built on the site of the 2nd Asian Beach Games in December 2010 and still retains many of the world-class leisure facilities. Over the last years, the resort hosted the FIFA Asian Beach Soccer World Cup Qualifiers 2011, the inaugural TEDx Muscat IT conference 2011 , the Brand Oman Youth Summit Conference 2011 & 2012 , the 2014 edition of EFG Sailing Arabia-The Tour in addition to the 2013 Laser World Championships sailing event which attracted 373 of the world’s best sailors , the Muscat Triathlon Club Hotel Series , Tours of Oman 2015, Mussanah Race Week, Oman Bike Week, 1st & 2nd International Dragon Boat for Oman and Millennium Triathlon 2016.

About Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Plc
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc is a dynamic, global hotel company, which owns, asset manages and/or operates over 120 hotels worldwide. With almost 40,000 rooms worldwide, the company is present on all continents with a portfolio of brands which serve different market segments, representing quality and value in every class.

From a single property in Abu Dhabi, Millennium & Copthorne, Middle East & Africa has expanded into various neighbouring destinations and is now recognised as one of the fastest growing regional hotel management companies in the Middle East & Africa. Along the way, the company has cultivated partnerships with reputable and respected owners. Millennium & Copthorne currently operates 28 hotels, has 12 hotels due to open within the next year and aims to have 100 properties by 2020 for the MEA region

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