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April 3, 2026

Oman

DarGlobal has unveiled Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Oman at its 3.5 million square metre AIDA development in Muscat. The 120-key resort, perched 130 metres above sea level, will feature themed suites, an Aqua Nick waterpark and character-led entertainment. Supporting Oman Vision 2040, the project offers full title ownership to investors. The first phase of the wider luxury community is scheduled for completion in 2027.
Hilton has expanded its presence in the Middle East with the opening of three new hotels at the Barr Al Jissah waterfront in Oman. The development includes Al Husn Hotel Muscat, Hilton Muscat Al Bandar and DoubleTree by Hilton Muscat Al Waha. These properties are located between the Al Jissah cliffs and the Gulf of Oman, just 40 minutes away from Muscat International Airport.
DarGlobal and Art District Real Estate Development have announced a major coastal project in Muscat, Oman, named MAD, the Marine, Art & Digital District. This extensive project, valued at OMR 1.6 billion (USD 4.2 billion), will transform over 1.5 million square metres of coastline over a 12-year development period. The MAD district is conceived as a multi-destination city that combines luxury residential communities, high-end hospitality, cultural venues, and advanced financial and digital industry parks.
Hilton has announced plans to double its presence in Oman with the signing of three new hotels at Muscat’s Barr Al Jissah, including the Sultanate’s first Waldorf Astoria. Opening in January 2026, the Waldorf Astoria Muscat Al Husn, Hilton Muscat Al Bandar, and DoubleTree by Hilton Muscat Al Waha will introduce 680 new rooms, 15 dining venues, and extensive leisure facilities to Oman’s tourism landscape.
The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort has named Fatma Kurt as Director of Marketing and Audra Arul as Director of Sales & Distribution, a move that highlights the resort’s ambition to redefine luxury hospitality in Oman.
Oman has set a goal of attracting one million Indian tourists annually, building on strong cultural ties and growing demand for weddings, MICE travel and adventure tourism.

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