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January 2, 2026

Oman

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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