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Sit back, laze around and soak up the cool beachfront breeze. Chat with local fisherman, have coffee with the village shopkeeper and find out more about the art of navigating dows. Make Your Own Story.

The beauty of the endless sandy beaches, the gently lapping waves and light breezes blowing off the Indian Ocean – Atana Stay Al Ashkara welcomes stayers roaming Oman’s wonderful coast. Located in Ash Sharqiyah, where the Wahiba Sands meet the Indian Ocean, blessed with a pleasant microclimate of surprisingly milder temperatures, this pristine beach is where you will find your hip and funky place to rest.  Al Ashkara is 30 minute’s drive from the Ras al-Jinz Turtle Reserve, and a 4-hour cruise from Muscat most of it on a scenic coastal highway.

The transformed property re-opened in July 2019 as a stylish 3-star hotel.  It exudes a cool casual vibe with contemporary pops of color and style, wall art in the suites and a central hub serving as living room, restaurant, meeting place and retreat while enjoying a cup of java or a meal.  It is where you can meet fellow travellers and where chapters in your Omani story.

Sitting on the warm waters of the Gulf of Oman with the majestic Al Hajar Mountains as a backdrop and accessed via a spectacular coast road, Marina Bandar Rowdha boasts a unique location within the historic Muscat area.

A haven for water sports and aquatic activities, this idyllic marina is a popular launch point for fishing and diving trips as well as dolphin watching safaris and coastal cruises. With a leisure pool, family restaurant and stunning views, the marina can also be enjoyed in its own right as a day trip or event destination.

The prime leisure marina in Muscat, Marina Bandar Rowdha was opened to the public in 1996 and became part of the OMRAN family in 2016. Its facilities include:

500 wet and dry berths
Servicing by modern launch equipment
24-hour security
Fully equipped marine workshop
65-ton travel lift
Specialist workshops
Licensed restaurant
Charter boats
Water taxi to the Jebel Sifah Resort and Al Mouj Muscat

OMRAN has plans in place for the redevelopment of the upland area of Marina Bandar Rowdha, re-ogranising and enhancing existing facilities as it creates a superlative tourist destination.

Set to stand out on a regional and global level as Madinat Al Irfan continues to develop, OCEC Phase One, the Exhibition Centre, was officially opened by OMRAN in October 2016 with Phase Two opening in 2019.

Key features of the OCEC (Convention Centre) include:

The Rose Theatre
Seating 3,200, the state-of-the-art lyric-style Rose Theatre is set over three levels. Its design and technical systems have been developed to attract leading entertainers and performers, while also catering for international congress delegations.

With its design aesthetic inspired by the Sultan Qaboos Rose, the sustainably built project is today an iconic part of the Muscat cityscape.

Ballrooms
With the flexibility to be subdivided into three or six individual meeting rooms, the Grand Ballroom can seat up to 2,688 guests.

The Junior Ballroom, which can be split into two equals spaces should this be required, is able to accommodate up to 1,026 invitees.

Meeting Rooms
Meeting the needs of global conference organizers are the OCEC 456-seat tiered auditorium and 19 meeting rooms.

Progress & Milestones:

Meeting Rooms 8-14 open and functioning since November 2017
Junior Ballroom and 450 seat Theatre: open and functioning since February 2018
Grand Ballroom and ‘Atrium’ event area: open and functioning since May 2018
Connection through to the Exhibition Concourse: completed in August 2018
Atrium Meeting Room suite (15-20): complete since January 2019
Completion of remaining 6 meeting rooms, 3200 seat Main Theatre, the Main Rotunda reception area, and all external works : Anticipated soft-opening in April 2019.

The second and final phase of the project will boost the Sultanate’s offerings to host significant international, regional and local conventions, exhibitions, meetings, concerts and special events. As a catalyst for business and tourism in the Sultanate, the OCEC will also create hundreds of long-term local jobs and business opportunities for local companies and SMEs.

A landmark OMRAN Group property set in the OCEC precinct at Madinat Al Irfan, the sophisticated five-star JW Marriott adds 304 elegant rooms to Oman’s burgeoning business and luxury tourism offer.

Designed to give an authentic sense of place, the impeccable and extensive facilities of this premium hotel include six refined food and beverage outlets, two ballrooms, and a x business centre along with a selection of meeting rooms and open-air function areas. Additional first-class features include a spa, fitness centre, and three outdoor pools. Connected directly to the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, the JW Marriott offers an outstanding level of convenience for conference participants and event goers.

The elegant JW Marriott hotels cater to sophisticated, self-assured travellers seeking the JW TreatmentTM, the brand’s philosophy that true luxury is created by people who are passionate about what they do.

The new home of the Sultanate’s first and leading integrated telecommunications services provider, the Omantel Headquarters is both a tour de force of contemporary design and homage to Oman’s heritage and natural beauty. This notable addition to the Muscat Cityscape is the first building on the Madinat Al Irfan Business Park, a key element of the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre Campus – the country’s world-class business and events hub.

Inspired by the majestic flowing form of Oman’s traditional headdress, Al Massar, the building’s architecture brings together past, present and future as it entwines tributes to our dramatic geography, the role of the sun and moon in the fabric of our culture and society, and the cascade of communication across the airwaves as the Sultanate rises to the challenges of the 21st century.

The design competition for the building was conducted by OMRAN on behalf of Omantel and won by the internationally renowned firm, HDR. The brief was driven by three main elements – cost-effectiveness and internal layout efficiency as well as a unique approach to design that expressed technical advancements in telecommunications.

Situated on the northern coast of Oman, Jebel Sifah is less than an hour away from the vibrant city of Muscat. Developed by Muriya, a joint venture between OMRAN Group and Orascom Development, it is nestled between almost 6 kms of coastline and the majestic Al Hajar Mountains and planned with wide open spaces. With a Harradine designed golf course, a modern marina with superyacht berthing, boutique hotel, restaurants and an incredible choice of freehold residential properties, Jebel Sifah offers peace of mind and a healthy living experience unlike anywhere else.