01 June 2019

Work on the discovery centre at the Mina Al Sultan Qaboos (MaSQ), a $2-billion modern waterfront destination being developed by Muttrah Tourism Development Company in Muscat, is in its final stages and is set for opening soon, said a report.

Muttrah Tourism Development Company is a joint venture between Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) and Dubai luxury property developer Damac.

Currently, the on-site discovery centre at the MaSQ is being outfitted, and will soon open its doors to the public, it added.

Located across from the historical port, the discovery centre is the first visible structure in the transformation of MaSQ into a modern waterfront destination. The space will offer unparalleled views of the Arabian Sea and aims to enrich visitors with the rich heritage of Muttrah, while leveraging technology tools, such as virtual reality gear. The centre will also showcase details of the approved masterplan for the waterfront destination, it stated.

Located at the southern end of the Muttrah Corniche, the MaSQ Discovery Centre will also house an Omani restaurant operated by Bait Al Luban.

Damac said a prequalification tender for the project construction works, consisting of phased residential, hotels and retail phased development, has also been made public.  

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