Hilton has introduced the signing of an settlement with The Zubair Company to open three lodges in Muscat, marking a significant enlargement that can double Hilton’s footprint in Oman.
The settlement introduces three of Hilton’s most recognisable manufacturers — Waldorf Astoria, Hilton Resorts and Resorts, and DoubleTree by Hilton — to Barr Al Jissah, an iconic luxurious waterfront growth on Muscat’s shoreline.
The signings mark the debut of the Waldorf Astoria model in Oman, strengthening Hilton’s presence throughout the area and underscoring its dedication to delivering world-class hospitality in rising and established markets.
Hilton in Oman
Surrounded by mountains and seashores, Barr Al Jissah is a vacation spot designed to mix magnificence with premium hospitality, catering to leisure guests, wellness seekers, households, and enterprise travellers — all inside 40 minutes of Muscat Worldwide Airport.
Carlos Khneisser, Chief Growth Officer, Center East and Africa, Hilton, mentioned: “The debut of Waldorf Astoria in Oman, alongside the brand new Hilton Resorts and Resorts and DoubleTree by Hilton properties, marks a major new chapter for Hilton within the Sultanate.
“Oman’s wealthy tradition, heritage, and pure landscapes proceed to draw discerning travellers. These new properties will allow us to satisfy that rising demand throughout each leisure and enterprise segments – supporting Oman’s Imaginative and prescient 2040, which goals to draw 12m vacationers yearly to the Sultanate by 2040.
“Along with The Zubair Company, we’re proud to carry this transformative vacation spot to life and strengthen Oman’s place as a number one tourism hub.”
Heritage and innovation
Niels Bormans, Group CEO at The Zubair Company, mentioned the collaboration displays a shared long-term imaginative and prescient for Oman’s tourism progress.
He mentioned: “The collaboration with Hilton displays our shared imaginative and prescient for Oman’s tourism future. By combining Hilton’s international experience with our dedication to preserving the Sultanate’s heritage and pure magnificence, Barr Al Jissah stands as a world-class vacation spot that reinforces Oman’s place as a number one tourism hub within the area; not as an aspiration, however as a actuality formed by excellence, authenticity, and international confidence.”
- The Waldorf Astoria Muscat Al Husn: Al Husn Resort Muscat will bear a whole renovation earlier than reopening because the Waldorf Astoria Muscat Al Husn — introducing the long-lasting model to Oman for the primary time. The property will function 180 visitor rooms and suites, 5 distinctive eating venues, the Waldorf Astoria Spa, and a non-public seaside cove, providing an elevated retreat-style expertise outlined by timeless sophistication and signature service
- Hilton Muscat Al Bandar: The flagship Hilton Resorts and Resorts model will debut in Muscat with Hilton Muscat Al Bandar, scheduled to open in January 2026. The lodge will embrace 198 visitor rooms and suites, six eating venues, a grand ballroom, a number of assembly rooms, and a devoted spa with therapy villas, vitality swimming pools, and rest areas — interesting to each enterprise and leisure friends
- DoubleTree by Hilton Muscat Al Waha: Additionally set to open in January 2026, DoubleTree by Hilton Muscat Al Waha will supply a family-friendly stick with 302 rooms and suites and 4 eating venues. Recognized for its heat hospitality, the DoubleTree model will complement Muscat’s rising demand for accessible upscale lodging
World-class facilities
Collectively, the three properties will function 15 eating venues masking Asian, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, and worldwide cuisines, in addition to in depth shared leisure services together with:
- 600m of personal seaside
- 500m lazy river
- Six swimming swimming pools
- 4 floodlit tennis courts
- Well being membership, children’ membership, and mini-golf
- Water sports activities, together with snorkelling, kayaking, and water snowboarding
- A dive centre providing PADI and SSI certification
Hilton at the moment operates three lodges throughout Oman: Hilton Backyard Inn Muscat Al Khuwair, Hilton Salalah, and DoubleTree by Hilton Muscat Qurum.
Oman’s Imaginative and prescient 2040 tourism targets
The Barr Al Jissah enlargement helps Oman Imaginative and prescient 2040, which targets 12m annual vacationers and better private-sector participation within the tourism financial system.
By combining Hilton’s international community with Omani heritage and pure magnificence, the brand new Muscat lodges reinforce the Sultanate’s rising function as a number one tourism hub for the Center East.
