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post updated 19 September 2024

Oman Architecture Links– chronological list

Key contemporary Oman Architecture Projects, alphabetical:

9 September 2024
Bustan Ladies Beach
Design: BIVA Design

photo : Qasim Al Farsi
Al Bustan Ladies Beach, Oman buildings
Ladies Beach is a stunning retreat, beautifully positioned between the rugged Al Hajar Mountain range and the sparkling waters of the Sea of Oman. This project features a thoughtfully designed beach bar, restrooms with open showers, shaded sunbeds, and luxurious cabanas that offer a serene escape. The setting blends modern amenities with the area’s natural beauty, ensuring a harmonious connection to its surroundings.

29 March 2024
Sohar Master Plan, Sohar
Architect: Hassell

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Sohar Master Plan Oman
A master plan for the establishment of a new city centre for Sohar, Oman has been released by global architecture and design studio Hassell. Hassell were appointed by the Omani government to design a master plan that will position Sohar as a centre of trade, commerce and innovation by 2040.

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17 Mar 2017
Big Urban Project Winner at the Architectural Review MIPIM Future Projects Awards
Madinat Al Irfan, Muscat

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MIPIM Architectural Review Future Project Awards 2017
Architect: Allies & Morrison
Client: Omran (Oman Tourism Development Company)

10 Feb 2016
Rotana Salalah Five Star Hotel, Salalah
Design: GM Architects

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Rotana Salalah Five Star Hotel in Oman
This building is the largest five star hotel in Oman. It comprises 400 rooms. Situated in Salalah, the capital of the southern region of the Sultanate of Oman, it is one of the most beautiful hotels in the country.

25 Jun 2010
Cultural Centre in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
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Design: Architecture-Studio

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Cultural Centre Muscat
Programme : New urban complex that brings together the National Archives, the National Library and Omani National Theatre. Located next to Muscat main gateway, on a 40,000 sqm area, the complex emerges in a unique landscape, between the sea and the mountains, as an oasis made up of palms and mineral columns. This new urban centre brings together the National Archives, the National Library and the Omani National Theatre.

18 Feb 2010
Mutrah Fishmarket Building, Muscat
2010-
Design: Snøhetta, Norway

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Mutrah Fishmarket
The radial shape of Mutrah’s characteristic bay shows a clear relationship between the city, the mountains and the waterfront. The radial nature of the bay is emphasized in the form of the new fish market, which references both the former waterfront and the continuation of the cornice. This is further emphasized in the curved wall that defines the northern spine of the new fish market in Mutrah. The wall is suggested to be constructed as a rammed earth structure; sustainable, traditional, and refined.

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3 Dec 2009
The Wave, Muscat
2009
Design: Triad Oman Consultants International ; Meletitiki ; ER International

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The Wave Muscat
Omani Architecture Competes On Global Stage – And Is Voted World’s Best. Oman is celebrating the unprecedented success of The Wave, Muscat at the prestigious CNBC International Residential Property Awards. Michael Lenarduzzi, CEO of The Wave, Muscat, accepted the award for Best International Architecture which was announced at a glittering ceremony held in San Diego, California this week.

4 Oct 2008
Yiti Resort & Spa Yiti
2008-
Design: RMJM Architects

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Yiti Resort Oman
Developer: Sama Dubai
Facilities include: 5-star hotels, professional golf course, marina, eco-centre, villas, apartments.
The development area is 420 hectares.
Location: 15 minutes from Muscat & 40 minutes from Muscat Seeb International airport.

6 Apr 2008
Al Madina Al Zarqa – The Blue City, Muscat
2007-
Architects: Foster + Partners

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Al Madina Al Zarqa
Foster + Partners has revealed plans for a new, compact city for an estimated 200,000 residents that draws on traditional Omani architecture while offering a sustainable and contemporary lifestyle with the optimum urban density. Located on a coastal stretch to the West of Muscat, the scheme will celebrate this dramatic waterside setting, bringing development and job opportunities to the region. The new city will be called Al Madina Al Zarqa, which means ‘Blue City’.