SSH completes mixed-use development project at Muscat

26 Apr 2024 CW Team

SSH is delighted to announce the successful completion of the Mixed-use development project at Ghala Heights in Muscat, Oman. This integrated mixed-use development spans 146,776 sqm, making a significant mark on Muscat?s skyline. Situated just 5 km from Muscat International Airport, Ghala Heights will serve as the home for the M?venpick Hotel and Hotel Serviced Apartments, an upscale four-star hotel providing 282 guest rooms and 58 serviced apartments. The hotel boasts four dining options, a spa, a rooftop infinity pool, and a fitness centre, making it an attractive destination for tourists. Three residential apartment blocks, housing a total of 144 apartments, are located over a five-storey podium. The podium seamlessly combines office spaces with a ground-floor retail zone, while the basement parking accommodates 1,171 car spaces and operational facilities.

"The completion of the Mixed-use development at Ghala Heights represents a significant milestone for the Social Protection Fund (SPF) and SSH Oman. It's the first development to bring the Movenpick brand to the Sultanate, complementing its 2040 Vision with yet another prestigious hospitality product that is added to the ongoing growth across Oman. With its location on the main expressway, the modern development is already a new landmark that will help strengthen the profile of Muscat as a regional hub for tourism and business. We are proud to have worked with the Social Protection Fund to deliver this important development completely and successfully. Congratulations to all the stakeholders involved," said Omar Nuri, Managing Director of SSH KSA, Oman, and Bahrain.

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