Staff Report
Dubai, UAE
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the first voco resort in Oman with the signing of voco Al Mouj Muscat with Omani conglomerate Golden Group Holding. The 251-key beachfront property is set to open in Q4 2025.
Centrally located in the Omani capital’s Al Mouj Muscat neighbourhood, a waterfront development known for its luxury residences, yacht marina, golf course, and retail offerings, the new resort will cater to both leisure and business travellers. Its prime location offers easy access to Muscat International Airport and proximity to the city’s cultural landmarks, making it a strategic addition to Oman’s evolving hospitality landscape.
When it opens later this year, voco Al Mouj Muscat will offer 251 rooms and suites. The hotel will also feature three meeting rooms, a spa, swimming pool, fitness centre, business centre, ample parking, and a barber shop.
Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, IHG Hotels & Resorts, India, Middle East & Africa, said, “We are delighted to bring the voco brand to Oman in partnership with Golden Group Holding. Al Mouj Muscat is one of the region’s most exciting lifestyle destinations and we believe voco’s distinctive charm and premium hospitality offering makes it a perfect fit for the destination. This signing reflects our commitment to supporting Oman Vision 2040, by contributing to the country’s tourism and economic diversification strategy.”
Launched in 2018, voco is IHG’s fastest-growing premium brand, already making its mark with openings and signings across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Upon opening, voco Al Mouj Muscat will join the brand’s growing portfolio of more than 100 open hotels globally and a robust pipeline of more than 95 properties.
Sheikh Salem Al Ghazal, Chairman, Golden Group Holding, added, “Partnering with IHG to introduce voco to Oman is a significant milestone in our journey to enhance Muscat’s hospitality offering. voco’s blend of informal charm and global quality perfectly complements the dynamic spirit of Al Mouj. We look forward to delivering a hotel that embodies excellence, reflects Omani hospitality, and attracts travellers from across the globe.”
IHG currently operates nine hotels across five brands in Oman, including: Six Senses, InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, and Holiday Inn, with three hotels in the development pipeline set to open within the next three to five years.
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