Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that the Okura Resort Muscat will open in 2027 in Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, located at the southeastern tip of the Arabian peninsula.

Mohammed Saud Bahwan, Chairman of Saud Bahwan Group, added, “It gives me immense joy to partner with the globally-renowned Okura Nikko Hotels.” This year marks the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Oman and Japan, and the two countries have developed particularly close links over the intervening years.

He added, “We are confident that this hotel will allow us to better cater to our customers in the region, both those on business and those vacationing, by introducing them to the Japanese art of hospitality in Oman.”

Thanks to the country’s long coastline bordering the Indian Ocean, a wide variety of marine life—including sea turtles and dolphins—is present throughout the year.

The new hotel will offer 150 guest rooms with a common area of approximately 50 square meters. Various options will be available, including all-day dining, teppanyaki and other Japanese cuisines, and western-style fine dining. Through the Okura Resort Muscat luxury hotel, we aim to offer customers in Oman and around the world the finest experiences inspired by Japanese hospitality. The hotel will also offer banquet facilities for various occasions, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa, and a gymnasium.

Based on its national “Oman Vision 2040″ strategy formulated in 2019, Oman aims to develop a diverse economy.

Having served as a trading centre for merchants over the centuries, The Sultanate of Oman has historical links to Asia and, in particular, to Japan. This expansion into the Middle East will create a new base for the Okura Group as we seek to raise the profile of Okura Nikko Hotels in the region.” 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.

Toshihiro Ogita, President of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., commented, “We are delighted that the Okura Group will bring the Okura brand to the Sultanate of Oman.” This will be the first Okura-branded property and the first Japanese-branded hotel in Oman. The country’s tourism industry is experiencing remarkable growth, spurred partly by its beautiful natural environment. The company has contracted with Saud Bahwan Group to manage the new property.

The lobby and other public spaces will be designed to blend Omani and Japanese styles and traditions.

Overview of The Okura Resort Muscat

Location: Plot No. 1078, Block: Phase 1, Baushar, Hay Al Mouj, Sultanate of Oman

Number of guest rooms: 150

Restaurants: an all-day dining facility, a Japanese restaurant, a teppanyaki restaurant and a restaurant offering fine western-style dining

Facilities: Fitness centre, indoor and outdoor pool, spa

Banquets & conference facilities: 7 banquet and meeting rooms

Access: 10 minutes drive from Muscat International Airport

Written by: Jill Walsh

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