Marriott International to debut St Regis hotel brand in Oman

The project is expected to bring 271 luxury rooms and 170 branded residences to Muscat Marriott International will debut the St Regis brand — St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort — in Oman after it signed an agreement. The resort is expected to open in 2022. The 271-room resort will come up in Al Mouj Muscat and will include plans for 170 branded residential units, including a mix of apartments, penthouses and townhouses. The residences are also expected to be completed by 2022. “The signing of St. Regis in Oman is a natural progression for the brand’s portfolio, as the brand continues to become one of the most recognised and sought-after luxury hotel brands in the region,” said Alex Kyriakidis, president and managing director, Middle East & Africa for Marriott International. “We are thrilled to bring this significant project to Oman, especially to this strategic location in one of the most desired waterfront masterplans in the city of Muscat.” Guests are expected to have access to a portfolio of leisure amenities in the Al Mouj Muscat community, including a planned 360-berth marina with retail and dining options, as well as a clubhouse with watersport activities. Guests could be allowed to access the Al Mouj Golf – an 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Greg Norman. Plans for the resort also include a 1,100-square-metre ballroom for corporate gatherings, special events or weddings.