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11 MARCH 2024 ISSUE 444
A SPA BUSINESS PUBLICATION
Oman gets into giga wellness CLICK TO READ
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has revealed plans for an ambitious mixed-used development called Omani Mountain Destination (OMD) on Jabal al Akhdar. Situated 2,400m above sea level Muscat, the US$4.2 billion project will contribute to the nation’s projected pipeline of planned projects worth more than US$33 billion. Masterplanned by AtkinsRéalis and designed in consultation with
OMANI MOUNTAIN DESTINATION
and 95 miles from Oman’s capital of
■ OMD is a cornerstone of Oman Vision 2040
local communities, OMD has been “It balances three fundamental
designed as a high-altitude haven
a biodiversity hub for both local and
comprising 2,527 residences, 2,000
international research, wellness
values: nature, culture and future.
hospitality rooms within upscale
zones, a sports hub, amphitheatres,
The masterplan recognises nature's
hotels and a bespoke health and
a museum and green spaces.
intrinsic value in everybody's
Davide Minniti, associate director of
quality of life and wellbeing by
planning/urban design at AtkinsRéalis,
blending its rugged landscape
its commitment to social and
said: “The OMD will be a place for
into each aspect of the project.”
environmental sustainability, featuring
play, adventure and discovery.
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