Hong Kong’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has agreed to manage a new resort and branded residences in Muscat, Oman that is expected to open in 2021.

The new 150-room Mandarin Oriental, Muscat will feature five restaurants and bars, a Spa at Mandarin Oriental and an outdoor swimming pool.

The resort will also feature banqueting and meeting spaces to accommodate social as well as business events.

Mandarin Oriental Group chief executive James Riley said: “Muscat is an entrancing destination with character, charm and an abundance of visitor attractions. We are delighted to have the opportunity to expand our brand presence on the Arabian Peninsula with this exciting project in partnership with Eagle Hills.

“We look forward to bringing Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service standards to Muscat.”

Additionally, Mandarin Oriental has agreed to manage 155 Residences at Mandarin Oriental, which will feature private apartments.

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Strategically located at a prime city location, the new property will be developed by Muscat-based real estate investment and development firm Eagle Hills.

Eagle Hills CEO Low Ping said: “As we take this step, we are pleased to be working in partnership with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, one of the most prestigious names in hospitality.

“We are confident that, together, we will set new benchmarks for tourism and residential living in Muscat.”