The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in the Kingdom of Oman has completed signing agreements for new hospitality projects in Dhofar and Al Dakhiliyah, with total investment exceeding OMR12 million. The agreements cover a five-star hotel in the Wilayat of Mirbat and a four-star resort in the Wilayat of Al Hamra.
For developers, destination planners and operators working in visitor experiences, the contracts point to Oman’s continued focus on tourism as part of wider economic diversification. The projects are intended to increase hotel capacity, support employment and add new visitor infrastructure in two locations with strong natural and cultural appeal.
The agreements were signed by Sayyid Ibrahim Said Al Busaidi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism, alongside representatives of the companies involved. The Ministry has positioned the contracts as part of its wider programme to attract investment across the Sultanate’s governorates and support growth in tourism-related services.
Resort Development In Al Hamra
The four-star resort planned for Al Hamra in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate will cover an estimated area of 25,000 square metres, with investment of approximately OMR9.87 million. The project is intended to create an integrated tourism destination that combines outdoor activity, relaxation and environmental responsibility.
Al Hamra is well placed for experience-led tourism due to its links with mountain routes, valleys and adventure-based activity. For operators and investors, this type of location supports the development of accommodation that connects directly with nature, regional identity and outdoor programming.
The resort is expected to serve both domestic and international markets, adding capacity in an area where demand can be shaped around leisure, culture and active tourism. From a B2B perspective, the project also underlines the importance of destination-specific hospitality planning, where accommodation is not treated as a standalone asset, but as part of a wider visitor offer.
Five-Star Hotel Planned For Mirbat
The second project will see a five-star hotel developed in Mirbat, Dhofar Governorate, across an estimated site of 55,000 square metres. The investment cost is expected to reach OMR3 million.
Plans include 121 hotel rooms, a main restaurant, cafés, an events and conferences hall, sports courts, swimming pools and supporting guest facilities. This mix gives the project relevance beyond leisure travel alone, with meetings, events and recreation forming part of the commercial model.
Mirbat’s coastal setting and wider Dhofar tourism appeal give the hotel potential to support regional growth while adding to the area’s higher-end accommodation base. For the events and hospitality sectors, the inclusion of conference facilities also creates scope for business tourism, group travel and local event activity.
Regional Value And Sector Growth
According to the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, the two projects are expected to support local communities through job creation and increased use of local content. They also respond to the sector’s need for additional rooms and visitor facilities in line with Oman’s comprehensive tourism development plans.
For the wider visitor economy, the contracts show how government-backed land use agreements can support private investment while guiding development towards strategic locations. By placing new projects in Al Hamra and Mirbat, Oman is building capacity in destinations that can offer distinct experiences rather than concentrating growth in a single urban centre.
The developments also reflect a broader priority for the Sultanate: using tourism to diversify income, strengthen regional economies and create new commercial opportunities linked to natural assets, heritage and outdoor activity.
For international suppliers and operators, these projects may generate opportunities across hotel design, attraction planning, activity programming, sustainability consultancy, F&B, event infrastructure and guest technology. As Oman continues to develop its tourism base, projects of this kind will be important in shaping regional capacity and long-term destination competitiveness.
