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Oman: Alila Hotels & Resorts is on course to open Alila Jabal Akhdar, the first luxury resort development in the mountainous Jabal Akhdar region in late 2013.
The resort is set 2000 metres above sea level and is around two hours’ drive from Muscat. With views of the Hajar mountains, it will feature 78 rooms, six suites, two royal villas, a cliff-side restaurant, pool, spa, fitness centre and events space.
The project is being developed by Omran, the Oman government-owned tourism investment, development and management company, with design by P49 and architectural consultancy by W S Atkins. It is set to open in 2013.
Mark Edleson, president of Alila Hotels & Resorts said: “The Jabal Akhdar region is the perfect location for our first foray into the Middle East. Its combination of interesting natural eco-systems, physical beauty and intriguing history and culture perfectly fit within our development philosophy.”
Alila also has projects underway in Indonesia, and is planning future expansion into China and Europe.
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