Minor Hotels increasing Tivoli presence in Middle East

Minor Hotels has announced the expansion of its Tivoli Hotels & Resorts brand in the Middle East, with the upcoming addition of a property in Oman. Development of the 180-key Tivoli Muscat Hotel & Residences will begin in the Omani capital later this year, with the property slated to launch in 2026.

The new-build property will be located in La Vie, Muscat Hills, an established mixed-use community that comprises an 80-key hotel and 100 branded residences. The mixed-use development will overlook the re-opened 18-hole golf course managed by Troon Golf, which also includes a Toptracer facility, the fourth in the region and first in Oman. 

In addition to multiple accommodation options, facilities at the new hotel will include a swimming pool and gym, an Anantara spa, a ballroom and four meeting rooms. The property will also offer multiple dining options, including a rooftop bar and restaurant, a lobby lounge café, a sports bar and an all-day dining restaurant.

Both Tivoli Muscat and La Vie are being developed by Oman Real Estate Investment Services (ORIS), the real estate arm of Oman International Development and Investment Company (OMINVEST).

“ORIS aims to develop iconic projects in Oman and has a proven track record of delivering good quality projects, effectively and efficiently – we expect nothing less with the La Vie project,” says Nasser Rashid Al Shibli, Chief Real Estate Officer at OMINVEST. “As the name suggests, translating to ‘The Life’, we want to bring a blast of zest and style to Muscat through this mixed-use development and we are looking forward to working with Minor Hotels to create a striking property.”

With its upcoming debut in Oman, Tivoli Hotels & Resorts continues expansion across the Middle East, where Minor Hotels currently operates three Tivoli properties in Qatar. A further new-build property is also under development in Bahrain, set to launch in 2024.

Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International and CEO of Minor Hotels comments: “We are thrilled to announce this exciting future addition to the Tivoli portfolio and the brand’s upcoming debut in Oman. With a fantastic location in Muscat, this new property will offer exceptional facilities to both business and leisure guests, with a world-class golf course on its doorstep and easy access to the many cultural attractions the city has to offer. We look forward to working with the team at ORIS to bring this exciting property to fruition.”

The Tivoli brand is also expanding its footprint in Europe this year, adding properties to its portfolio in The Netherlands, Portugal and Tenerife.