Minor Hotels will expand the presence of its Anantara brand in Oman with the upcoming development of a new resort in Bandar Al Khairan, Muscat.
Located on the coast of Oman, 45 minutes from the capital, the 121-key new-build property is scheduled to launch in 2026.
The property will be owned by Musstir, the real estate acquisition and development arm of MB Holding Company, which also owns Anantara's Al Baleed Resort Salalah on Oman's southern coast.
The upcoming opening in Bandar Al Khairan will feature 51 rooms, 46 chalets and 24 villas along the mountainous coastline overlooking the sea.
The one- and two-bedroom villas will be located separately among the property's gardens for added privacy. A selection of units will include private pools.
Food and beverage options will comprise five restaurants and bars including all-day international cuisine, a specialty restaurant, a beach restaurant, a deli café and a rooftop bar with sea views.
Facilities at the new Anantara complex in Bandar Al Khairan will include an infinity pool, a children's pool, a club lounge for children and teenagers, meeting and event spaces, and a helipad. It will also feature an Anantara Spa and a gym along with a private majlis for stargazing.
Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Group CEO of parent company Minor International, said: “Musstir are trusted partners who share our vision of the potential of this magnificent destination and our dedication to excellence in all elements. Our team and I look forward to seeing this new Anantara become a reality between the mountains and the sea.”
The Bandar Al Khairan property will be the third Anantara in Oman, the other two being Anantara's Al Baleed Resort Salalah and Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort.
Elsewhere in this region, Anantara has one property in Qatar and ten in the UAE, including the recently opened Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah complex, which features the first Maldives-inspired overwater villas in Ras Al Khaimah .
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