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Muscat Bay

Coordinates: 23°33′01″N 58°38′18″E / 23.5503°N 58.6382°E / 23.5503; 58.6382
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Muscat Bay
Project
OwnerOmran Company
Websitewww.muscatbay.com
Location
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Muscat Bay is located in Oman
Muscat Bay
Location in Oman
Coordinates: 23°33′01″N 58°38′18″E / 23.5503°N 58.6382°E / 23.5503; 58.6382
LocationMuscat, Oman

Muscat Bay is a resort in Oman, located at Bandar Jissah near Qantab.[1] Previously named Saraya Bandar Jissah, the project was rebranded as Muscat Bay in 2017.[2] The resort is supported by the Omani government as part of an effort to expand the tourism industry in the country.[3]

History

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Saraya Bandar Jissah was established in 2007, under private ownership. The project was rebranded to Muscat Bay in 2017.[4]

Projects

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Properties

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Muscat Bay spans across an area of 2.2 million square meters, with a high point of 250 metres.[5] It consists of a mix of residential units including villas and apartments.[6] Two 5-star Jumeirah Hotels are under development at Muscat Bay: Jumeirah Muscat Bay and a boutique luxury hotel. [7]

References

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  1. ^ "Muscat Bay helping develop Qantab village". Times of Oman.
  2. ^ "Saraya Bandar Jissah rebranded as Muscat Bay". Muscat Daily.
  3. ^ "Oman's Idyllic Muscat Bay on Show in Kuwait". Zawya.
  4. ^ "Oman's Saraya Bandar rebranded as Muscat Bay; expected to open this year". Times of Oman. April 8, 2017.
  5. ^ "Saraya Bandar Jissah in Ground-Breaking Ceremony". Construction Week Online. 9 April 2014.
  6. ^ Newspaper, Muscat Daily. "Muscat Bay Announces Interest Free 5-Year Plan". Muscat Daily.
  7. ^ "New hotels to check out in Oman this year". Times of Oman. January 7, 2019.