5 of the hottest new hotel openings in Oman

Oman is set to add over 40 new hotels in the next two years as the country’s popularity among both leisure and business travellers continues to rocket.

Its capital Muscat has been named one of 2025’s best places to visit by Condé Nast Traveller. The city has welcomed several notable new properties this year, with more on the horizon.

So, we shine the spotlight on some of the most exciting openings in Muscat and beyond…

Mandarin Oriental , Muscat

Marking the group’s debut in Oman, the Mandarin Oriental, Muscat opened its doors in June. Located in Shatti al Qurum, Mandarin Oriental Muscat offers 103 rooms and 47 suites.

Designed by renowned French interior designer Xavier Cartron, the hotel’s architecture draws inspiration from the richness and diversity of Oman’s culture, with the grand Omani wooden doors into the lobby and three fountains that reflect the country’s Middle East, African and Asian heritage.

There are five restaurants including Rawya, a Euro-Asian brasserie inspired by a journey across the Silk Road, Italian eatery Essenza, featuring traditional recipes passed down through generations, and The Mandarin Cake Shop which specialises in indulgent pastries and cakes.

For meetings and events, the hotel offers 2,000 square metres of indoor venues and an additional 335 square metres of outdoor, including an 800-square-metre ballroom with sea views and three dedicated banqueting and meeting spaces.

The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort

The five-star St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort also opened in June, in the heart of Al Mouj, an exclusive waterfront neighbourhood known for its luxurious beachfront living.

The resort’s curved superyacht-style architecture draws inspiration from the surrounding environment and features a unique wave design, while the interiors showcase an artwork collection with pieces from renowned Omani artists alongside prominent international artists.

There are 250 rooms and suites including one-to-three-bedroom duplexes, offering expansive ocean, golf course or city views, and nine dining options including internationally acclaimed and Michelin-starred concepts.

Hakkasan serves modern Cantonese cuisine, fine-dining restaurant, Em Sherif, specialises in Lebanese dining, Roberto’s serves contemporary seafood-inspired Italian cuisine and COYA features authentic Peruvian cuisine and innovative Pisco drinks. Karibu serves a fusion of Zanzibari and Omani cuisine and Zorba offers a menu of Greek specialties

Two ballrooms can host receptions for up to 1,000 guests, while the private beach and gardens are idyllic settings for al fresco dinners and events. Facilities also include the first Guerlain Spa in the country, multiple swimming pools, a private beach, a padel court, and access to Al Mouj Golf course designed by Greg Norman.

Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort & Spa

Nestled within the Saiq Plateau of Oman’s Hajar Mountain Range, Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort & Spa sits 2,000 meters above sea level, offering panoramic views of the “Green Mountain.”

The new property is located a two-hour drive from Oman’s capital, Muscat, and a six-hour drive from Dubai. The first Hotel Indigo to open in Oman, the 173-room resort combines the ancient ways of life with modern luxury through its décor and design, which echoes the colours and textures of the mountains.

Amenities include Vayu, a stunning world leading spa and wellness facility stretching over 3,000 sqm; villas with private pools and spectacular views from every angle.

Dining venues draw inspiration from the ancient Zanzibari spice trade and the bounty of fresh ingredients sourced locally. At Vue Rooftop & Lounge, the highest rooftop in the Middle East, guests can savour panoramic canyon views, craft cocktails, and signature wood-fired dishes. Wadi Habib serves authentic Omani flavours, while Zaatar provides a vibrant all-day dining experience.

Mövenpick Hotel and Apartments Ghala Muscat

Mövenpick, a premium Accor brand, made its debut in Oman with the opening of Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Ghala earlier this year.

The contemporary, five-star property takes its design inspiration from the Sultanate’s rich culture and heritage and features 282 rooms and suites and 58 apartments.

Located in Ghala Heights, Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Ghala Muscat is close to Muscat International Airport, the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, and several commercial districts and tourist attractions.

The property has four flexible venues that can accommodate up to 570 guests, including three meeting rooms with natural daylight and the 630 sqm pillar-free Al Falaj Ballroom.

Restaurants include Amoun, an all-day dining outlet, and Butcher House offering prime cuts and culinary theatre. For sky-high drinks and nibbles after dark, guests can head to the Watchtower on the eighth floor, offering city and mountain views and an outdoor terrace for chilled-out shisha with skyline vistas.

Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts Muscat

Luxury beach club brand Nikki Beach is preparing to make its debut in Oman, although an official opening date has yet to be confirmed.

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Muscat will be situated on Yiti Bay (around a 30-minute scenic drive from Muscat airport) and will be the first luxury beach resort in the coastal town.

The upscale, contemporary design features two hotel wings that have uninterrupted views of the marina and beach from all rooms. A central pool cascades down through the entire resort and the surrounding landscape connects all key public spaces and villas to the hotel restaurants and facilities, beach and marina beyond.

The resort will feature 140 rooms and suites, plus 30 villas each with its own private pools. On-site dining concepts and facilities will include the beach club, three signature Nikki Beach restaurants (Café Nikki, Escape, and Soul Lounge), three swimming pools, a pool bar, Nikki Spa, Tone Gym, and a marina.