Ras Al Hadd development is located in Sur, 150 Km away from Muscat; a city that is famous for marine industries and life. This eco-themed resort delivers a number of unique tourist attractions within the master plan, as well as the heritage village which will celebrate the rich history of Omani culture.

When complete, this eco-themed resort will include more than 700 hotel rooms spread over 5 star hotels and a boutique resort, 700 residential properties, 23,000 sqm of market souq and retail areas, a dedicated center for wildlife preservation, an observation park set over an area of 10,000 sqm, and a specialized marine life park. Finally, it will be complemented by a dedicated heritage village, and an accommodation zone for support staff with a capacity for more than 800 employees.

The resort and residential developments, as well as the attractions, firmly adhere to the core themes of sustainability and responsible tourism management. In addition, Ras Al Hadd caters to emerging trends in the tourism sector globally, and when complete will provide tourists and visitors with a stunning insight into the unique wildlife in the region, as well as generate broader economic opportunities for the tourism sector in the Sultanate.

The brief was to make Ras Al Hadd an outstanding global destination for wellbeing and combine authentic Omani experience with exclusive luxury.

The five-star hotel, branded villas, spa, and beach club lie close to the 300‑m long beach, granting direct access to guests.

Larger private villas sit on the northern coastal edge, in natural harmony with the site, and overlooking the sea. They are given generous amounts of open space. Smaller villas are spread out across the development and are also backed by open spaces.

The development is supported by state-of-the-art community facilities and a vibrant street retail area that hosts a number of shops, restaurants and cafés. The shared space is a high-quality landscaped area that creates a vibrant core open to all.

A man-made wadi (Arabic for a dry channel that accommodates flood waters during the rainy season) will run through the center of the site. Preserving existing site levels as much as possible, the wadi will channel flood water into the khawr (bay). The wadi is also designed as an attractive area of open space.

The staff’s quarters lie close to the hospitality area. This gives workers easy access to the hotel, branded villas and spa that they serve. Utilities are also in a central location for quick and efficient infrastructure service provision.

Name: Chedi Hotel
Location: Ras Al Hadd, Oman
Client: Qatari Diar
Status: Under Construction

Role: Lead Architect
Design consultancy: Perkins + Will