First batch of equipment delivered to the Muttrah Cable Car project
Published: 01:09 PM,Sep 17,2025 | EDITED : 09:09 PM,Sep 17,2025
Muscat: The first shipment for the Muttrah Cable Car project has arrived in the capital and was delivered to the project site.
Sabeen Investments, the project developer, told the Observer that around 26 containers carrying towers, cable car engines and related materials had been successfully delivered. Installation works and tower erection are set to begin in the coming months, marking the next phase of the development which is expected to transform Muscat’s skyline and tourism landscape.
The company also announced that it will soon invite local and international firms to explore real estate opportunities linked to the project, further boosting its role in Muscat’s urban and tourism development.
Khalid al Nabhani, Co-founder and CEO of Sabeen Group, which owns the project, said the initiative goes beyond infrastructure. “This is about offering an experience to tourists visiting the capital. Muttrah is a unique spot with several viewpoints and historical sites, and our idea is to develop a destination where people can enjoy the cable car journey and view the historic city from above,” he said.
The cable car will have three stations: the first near the port and fish market, the second on the mountain top behind Al Riyam Park, offering 360-degree coastal views, and the third at Hay al Ward (the Flower Park). Facilities around the stations will include global brand outlets, restaurants, family attractions and spaces for SMEs. The mountain top station will feature an orchid centre and a children’s roller coaster.
Designed and manufactured by Bartholet Maschinenbau of Switzerland, a global leader in ropeway systems, the cabins were styled by Porsche Studio. The service will operate 18 cars, including two VIP cabins, with routes divided between the Port, Mountain and Flower Park stations.
Al Nabhani said the facilities are designed for year-round use. “The cabins will ensure passengers enjoy the views in comfort, even during Muscat’s long summer months,” he added.