• Popular Omani seafood restaurant, Bait Al Luban, joins MaSQ to complement development’s discovery centre and offers visitors unparalleled marine views.
  • Construction speeds ahead at the historical port, with a call for tender participation opened in April to qualified contractors in Oman.
  • Transformation of MaSQ is led by Muttrah Tourism Development Company, a joint venture between OMRAN and DAMAC.

Muscat: Mina Al Sultan Qaboos’ (MaSQ) on-site discovery centre is currently being outfitted, and will soon open its doors to the public, announced DAMAC International, a leading regional developer. Located across from the historical port, the Centre is the first visible structure in the transformation of MaSQ into a modern waterfront destination, a development in strategic partnership with Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN), the government’s tourism development arm.

The space will offer unparalleled views of the Arabian Sea and aims to enrich visitors’ with the rich heritage of Muttrah. Located at the southern end of the Muttrah Corniche, the MaSQ Discovery Centre will also house an Omani restaurant operated by Bait Al Luban, where visitors can enjoy fresh seafood against the stunning backdrop of Muscat’s prized port.

“We look forward to welcoming our neighbours to discover our shared future, as we showcase our pride in the rich history of the port to our guests from around the world,” explained Wael Al Lawati, Senior Vice President for International Development at DAMAC. “Having redefined urban development in the Middle East, our support in this landmark project was an obvious fit and underlines our ongoing commitment to the development of this region across market segments.”

A prequalification tender for the project construction works, consisting of phased residential, hotels and retail phased development was also made public. Qualified contractors were invited to be part of the transformation of the historical port into a USD 2 billion integrated waterfront destination, including whimsical public areas and entertainment offerings.

The development is in line with the National Strategy for Tourism 2040, and led by Muttrah Tourism Development Company, a joint venture between OMRAN and DAMAC. Since the initial announcement of the joint venture, extensive project planning and place making research for Muttrah, the district that surrounds MASQ, has been undertaken, while obstructing structures have been cleared for the first phase of construction.

DAMAC was selected as the strategic partner of the joint venture due to its successful track record in developing world-class residential and leisure projects in the Gulf and around the world. DAMAC’s extensive portfolio of luxury homes, hotels and international golf courses in its home market of the UAE, Middle East and the United Kingdom, make it the ideal partner for establishing an integrated community-based destination that will attract global interest.

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Further information is available at www.damacproperties.com 

Muttrah Tourism Development Company (MTDC) is the joint venture company between OMRAN and DAMAC International leading development efforts of MASQ in Muscat, Oman.

MTDC has opened tender participations the phased development of apartment block complexes with retail and podium, hotels and commercial locks on 21st April 2019. Request for the EOI and pre-qualification document can be made to info@MaSQ.om, while submissions will be accepted until 10:00AM (GST) on 12th May 2019.

About OMRAN
Oman Tourism Development Company SAOC (OMRAN) drives the investment, growth and development of the rapidly growing tourism sector in the Sultanate of Oman. The company is the master developer of major tourism, heritage, urban and mixed-use projects, delivering some of nation’s most visionary and iconic destinations.

As the leading executive government arm for tourism development, OMRAN has a proven track record of delivering tourism and related projects to a world-class standard, due to our core philosophy of sustainability, transparency and partnering with renowned regional and international investors. Importantly, by working in close collaboration with the local communities, as well as the public and private sector, sustainability is built into every project. The company’s portfolio of projects, asset management expertise and investment experience embraces the unique aspects of Oman’s culture and heritage, while safeguarding the natural beauty of the country for the future generations. Visit us at www.OMRAN.OM 

About DAMAC
DAMAC Properties has been at the forefront of the Middle East’s luxury real estate market since 2002 – bringing luxury living experiences to residents from all over the world. Making its mark at the highest end of stylish living, DAMAC Properties has cemented its place as the leading luxury developer in the region, offering iconic design and the utmost quality. The Company’s footprint now extends across the Middle East with projects in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon and Oman, as well as the United Kingdom. 

As of 31st December 2018, DAMAC Properties has delivered over 24,330 homes. The Company has a development portfolio of over 40,000 units at various stages of progress and planning, comprising more than 10,000 hotel rooms, serviced apartments and hotel villas, which will be managed by its hospitality arm, DAMAC Hotels & Resorts. With vision and momentum, DAMAC Properties is building the next generation of Middle East luxury living.  Visit us at www.damacproperties.com 

For more information, please contact:
Rania Maroun, Manager, Corporate Communications, DAMAC Properties.
Tel: +971 4 373 1696 │
Email: rania.maroun@damacgroup.com 

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