Okura Resort Muscat to open in 2027

Hotel Okura Co has announced that the Okura Resort Muscat will open in 2027 in Muscat, which will be first Okura-branded property and the first Japanese-branded hotel in Oman. The company has contracted with Saud Bahwan Group to manage the new property.

The new hotel will offer a total of 150 guest rooms, each with a standard area of approximately 50 square meters. The rooms will feature breathtaking views of the vast golf course of Al Mouj Golf, a world-renowned European Tour venue, and the Gulf of Oman.

The lobby and other public spaces will be designed in a fusion of Omani and Japanese styles and traditions. A variety of dining options will be available, including all-day dining, teppanyaki and another Japanese cuisine, and western-style fine dining.

The hotel will also offer banquet facilities for a variety of occasions, as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa, and a gymnasium.

"The Sultanate of Oman has historical links to Asia and in particular to Japan. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Oman and Japan, and the two countries have developed particularly friendly links over the intervening years," the statement said.

Based on its Vision 2040 strategy formulated in 2019, Oman aims to develop a diverse economy. The country's tourism industry is experiencing remarkable growth, spurred in part by its beautiful natural environment.