The Middle East region’s first Club Med Resort will be at Musandam in Oman, following the signing of an agreement betweenClub Med, the Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group), and the Department of Royal Court Affairs.
The signing of the Club Med Musandam project, as it will be known, highlights the local OMRAN Group’s commitment to boosting Oman’s economy and promoting tourism through sustainable projects.
Located on the breathtaking Musandam Peninsula, Club Med Musandam will be a 5-minute boat ride from Khasab city in the extreme northeast of the Arabian gulf. The resort is expected to add another 300 rooms to Oman’s hospitality portfolio, each boasting a strong Omani influence in terms of decor, entertainment, cultural mores and food and beverages.
“In light of our collaboration with Club Med, Oman’s tourism sector is ushering in exciting new opportunities,” said Dr. Hashil Obaid Al Mahrouqi, CEO of the OMRAN Group. “Oman’s unparalleled natural beauty, rich traditions, and genuine hospitality are treasures we are eager to share with the world. This partnership reflects our dedication to attracting top-tier hospitality operators who share our common vision to enrich tourism experiences and innovate with diverse tourism products. By leveraging Musandam’s stunning natural assets, we’re committed to enhancing the tourism sector, showcasing Oman’s beauty, peace, and warm hospitality on a global scale.”
The Club Med brand has been offering unique holiday experiences around the world since 1950, and choosing Musandam for their first resort in the Middle East is a real feather in the cap of the sultanate’s tourism portfolio, reflecting the country’s unique tourism potential.
“The history and success of Club Med lies in its pioneering approach, the organisation has made important contributions to the overall development of regions and areas where it is active. The Club Med Musandam project represents a key milestone as it is our first presence in the Middle East” confirmed Henri Giscard d’Estaing, CEO of Club Med. With an overall investment in excess of $100 million, Club Med Musandam is regarded as another important milestone in the OMRAN Group’s list of sought after destinations designed to boost visitor numbers, increase hospitality assets and destinations and generate in-country value by enhancing job creation and sustainable growth.
