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Kempinski Hotel Muscat
Muscat, Oman · Kempinski · High Luxury
Kempinski Hotel Muscat opened in 2018 in Al Mouj, Muscat's first Integrated Tourism Complex, on six kilometres of coast where foreigners were first given the right to buy freehold property in Oman. Its 310 rooms sit beside a Greg Norman-designed golf course, and eleven restaurants and bars, Thai, North Indian, Levantine and a French patisserie among them, make it the biggest dining collection of any hotel in the Sultanate.
- 310 rooms
- Opened 2018
- Neighborhood: Al Mouj
- Rooms from 484 sq ft (45 m²)
About Kempinski Hotel Muscat
- Kempinski Hotel Muscat opened in 2018 with 310 rooms in Al Mouj, Muscat's first Integrated Tourism Complex, on six kilometres of Gulf of Oman coast.
- Al Mouj was established in 2006 as a joint venture of Majid Al Futtaim, OMRAN and Tanmia, and granted foreign nationals the right to buy freehold property.
- Eleven restaurants and bars span Thai, North Indian, Levantine, French patisserie and bar concepts, the most of any hotel in Oman.
- A Greg Norman-designed golf course borders the hotel.
- Entry-level rooms start at 484 sq ft (45 m²).
History
Kempinski Hotel Muscat opened in 2018 as Kempinski's luxury beach resort in the modern Al Mouj community in Muscat. The hotel brands itself around 310 rooms and suites, 11 culinary venues, and a waterfront setting on more than six kilometers of coastline. Its official site emphasizes a contemporary resort experience with a spa, events spaces, and direct beach access, but does not name an architect or designer on the pages reviewed. It is notable for pairing a large-scale urban-resort footprint with a prominent Gulf of Oman waterfront location.
The setting
Kempinski Hotel Muscat occupies Street 6 within Al Mouj, Muscat's pioneering Integrated Tourism Complex set along six kilometres of Gulf of Oman coastline and established in 2006 as a joint venture between Majid Al Futtaim, OMRAN, and Tanmia. Almouj Community Beach is an eight-minute walk from the hotel, and The Walk retail and dining promenade is twelve minutes on foot, situating guests at the heart of a community that blends villas, a 400-berth marina, and a Greg Norman-designed championship golf course. A fellow luxury landmark operates less than two kilometres away within the same waterfront enclave, confirming Al Mouj as Muscat's most coveted contemporary address. 7 km from landmark Burj Al Sahwa clock tower.
Restaurants and bars
- The Kitchen — Restaurant
- Amwaj — Café · French
- Bukhara — Restaurant · Indian
- Pool Bar — Poolside
- The Countdown Sports Lounge — Bar
- Soi Soi — Restaurant · Thai street food
- Zale Beach Club & Lounge — Poolside · International
- Café One — Café
- Boulevard Tea House — Restaurant
- 1897 Cocktail Lounge — Bar
Experiences
- Kempinski The Spa — Resense-curated spa blending Omani rituals with European luxury, with separate male and female areas, five treatment rooms, steam, sauna and whirlpool.
- Cosmic Bowling — Al Mouj's only bowling and entertainment centre with six lanes, ideal for parties and gatherings.
- Dippy's Clubhouse — A 250 sq m kids' zone with games, fun activities and attentive childcare.
- Supervised kids club — Children can play free at the supervised club while parents stay at the hotel.
- Health Club — Health Club with a female-only section, personal training room and fitness studio.
- Al Alam Palace visit — Visit the Sultan's Palace in Old Muscat, bordered by the Al Jalali and Al Mirani fortresses built in the 16th century.
Amenities
- 310 rooms and suites
- 11 culinary venues
- spa with modern and traditional treatments
- over six kilometers of coastline
- 24-hour check-in and check-out offer
- complimentary breakfast offer
- room upgrades offer
- dining and spa savings offer
- Pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
- Water sports
Awards
- AHEAD MEA Landscaping & Outdoor Spaces (2018)
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