Muriya builds integrated coastal tourism destinations in Oman, combining residential communities, hotels, marinas, golf, beaches, retail, dining, leisure and hospitality operations for homeowners, visitors, investors and local communities.
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AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanar Hotel & Residences — 98-room extensionHawana Salalah, Salalah98 units | 8.8/ 10 | 7.2/ 10 | 6.8/ 10 Booking.com 8.5/10, 8.4/10, 8.3/10, 8.7/10, 7.4/10, 8.1/10 · 660 reviews · booking.com KAYAK 9.5/10, 9/10, 8.5/10, 8/10, 7.5/10 · 2,282 reviews · kayak.ae Combined from 11 published figures on 2 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6.8. |
Tripadvisor provides the largest applicable review base and its published 4.6/5 sets an 8.9 converted anchor. KAYAK is a materially lower but still strong guest-platform result, while Booking.com category scores and the written complaints indicate some recurring service, cleanliness, parking and maintenance friction. The reported physical issues support a lower structure view than the overall guest experience, without evidence of a property-wide severe structural failure. | |||
Physical-condition feedback is mixed rather than uniformly poor. Booking.com reviews report that some furniture is old, a bathroom had no effective drainage and water ran into the sitting area, while KAYAK records a September 2025 complaint of “mold spots in the ceiling” and construction noise above the room. Countervailing Tripadvisor feedback described the rooms and common parts as “perfectly” clean, so these are reported incidents and recurring maintenance concerns, not proof of a property-wide structural failure. | The dominant daily-life impression is positive: guests repeatedly praise the staff, beaches, pools, food and amenities; Tripadvisor reviews call the team “a great team of people,” and describe the beach and activities enthusiastically. Operational negatives include Booking.com reports of difficult parking, slow cleaning, insects and delayed golf-cart or luggage assistance, while another review says smoking is common and separation between smoking and non-smoking areas is unclear. | ||
| Salalah Rotana Resort — 22-room extensionHawana Salalah, Salalah22 units | 8.4/ 10 | 7.5/ 10 | 7.4/ 10 Tripadvisor 4.6/5, 4.5/5 · 5,282 reviews · tripadvisor.ca Trip.com 8.5/10, 8.4/10, 8.5/10 · 64 reviews · trip.com Booking.com 8.8/10, 8.6/10, 8.6/10, 8.6/10, 7.7/10, 8.6/10, 8.4/10 · 2,024 reviews · en-gb.annu-hotel.com Combined from 12 published figures on 3 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.4. |
Google’s 4.5/5 from 5,102 reviews is the largest review base and converts to 8.5 under the specified curve; Tripadvisor’s 4.4/5 is directionally consistent rather than a material dissent. The final 8.4 reflects the strong aggregate and repeated praise, moderated by recurring reports of noise, pests, room-maintenance issues and occasional service failures. | |||
Reviews describe spacious, comfortable rooms and well-kept grounds, but also report physical-condition problems: “Maintenance or replacement required for the room main door and the balcony doors,” and another guest said the rooms were in “dire need of pest control.” A separate serious written complaint described a non-cooling air conditioner and a delayed room change; these are guest reports, not an engineering inspection, and the evidence does not establish a property-wide structural defect. | The dominant operational picture is positive: guests repeatedly praise “friendly and helpful staff,” attentive beach service, the beach, pools, restaurants and gardens. The negative reports are concentrated rather than universal, including “The all-inclusive buffets are very noisy,” complaints about loud night entertainment, and some accounts of poor check-in or unresponsive management. | ||
| Hawana Salalah Aqua ParkHawana Salalah, Salalah | 7.9/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.3/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest review base and sets the level at 4.2/5, converted to 7.0/10. Tripadvisor is more positive but has only 24 reviews, so it produces only a small upward adjustment; the written themes support strong family operations but identify limited adult appeal, with no published structural evidence. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Published visitor reviews describe a strongly family-oriented experience: one visitor wrote that “the kids absolutely loved it,” while another said the lifeguards were “present everywhere” and the area “thoroughly clean.” More recent Google-sourced feedback likewise reports that staff were “friendly and organised,” bathrooms were neat and clean, and services were five-star, although reviewers noted that there was not much for adults and one reported mud from animal pens mixing with water on staircases and causing a foul odour. | ||
| AzureHawana Salalah, Salalah | 7.5/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.2/ 10 |
Accommodation.info’s 8.6/10 aggregate from 9 guest reviews sets the level; because its review base is below 10, the result is kept within one point of 6.5 and converted to 7.2/10 under the guest-rating curve. Casai independently shows two 10/10 guest reviews with positive comments, while the eHotelsReviews page shows 7/10 but no published count; neither changes the anchor. Structural scoring remains null because the material read did not publish review-based evidence about building fabric or systems. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The two Casai/Booking.com reviews describe the studio as “spotless, modern, and perfectly equipped,” with a peaceful location near the lagoon, restaurants, beach and marina. They also praise a welcoming or responsive host and smooth arrival/departure; the first review records “Negative: Nothing.” These are guest stays, not resident-year evidence. | ||
| Souly LodgeHawana Salalah, Salalah15 units | 7.5/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.2/ 10 Booking.com 8.9/10, 9/10, 9.2/10, 8.5/10, 8.1/10, 8.1/10 · 396 reviews · booking.com Tripadvisor 4.6/5, 4.2/5, 4.2/5, 4.5/5 · 88 reviews · tripadvisor.com.sg Combined from 10 published figures on 2 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.2. |
Booking.com provides the largest published review base and sets the level at 8.8/10, converted to 7.6 under the guest-rating curve. Tripadvisor and Google Maps are directionally consistent, while the reported recurring complaints modestly outweigh the repeated praise in the commentary adjustment. The 7.5 overall score is therefore evidence-based but reflects guest stays rather than a resident-year experience; no separate structure score is assigned because the published evidence contains no engineering rating. | |||
Physical comments are mixed. Positive reviews describe spacious, comfortable bungalows, air conditioning and attractive outdoor showers, while negative feedback says, “The facilities are old and need renovation,” and reports old carpets; a 2021 review also alleged hours-long water interruption and toilet odour, although management disputed the duration and attributed some issues to the open-air design. No engineering or building-systems inspection was published in the material reviewed. | Daily life is generally described as calm and nature-focused: guests praise the “beautiful setting right on the beach,” “very quiet” surroundings and “very friendly” staff. The recurring operational drawbacks are weak connectivity—“Wi‑Fi is terrible”—remote access, mosquitoes and some complaints that service or facilities do not justify the price; a Tripadvisor review also reported an unstaffed early-morning reception, while that evidence is old and should not be treated as current without confirmation. | ||
| Jebel Sifah Golf Course — initial nine holesJebel Sifah, Muscat | 7.0/ 10 | 7.0/ 10 MJ-GolfGuides 9/10 · no review count · mjgolfguides.com MJ-GolfGuides publishes 9/10 with no review count. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7. | 5.6/ 10 MJ-GolfGuides 6/10, 4/10, 8/10, 7/10 · no review count · mjgolfguides.com Combined from 4 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 5.6. |
Golfscape provides the largest published review base at 8/10 from 65 verified golfer ratings, which converts to 6/10 under the stated guest-rating curve. The score is pulled upward by the materially higher Google aggregate and recurring praise for scenery, staff and earlier upkeep, but current condition remains uncertain because a November 2025 review reported severe deterioration while February–March 2026 reviews were positive. | Not found in sources: Limited facilities in earlier review | ||
Earlier reviews described the course as “extremely well maintained,” with “well-kept fairways and tees,” while MJ-GolfGuides rated course condition 9/10. The evidence is not stable: a November 2025 review said the fairways were “completely spoiled, with large holes and uneven surfaces” and blamed “poor and missing maintenance”; a February 2026 review instead said the greens were in “great condition.” | Reviewers repeatedly praised the setting and service: one called the staff “extremely friendly and helpful,” while another described the service as “exceptional”; Hole19 reported personnel as “very helpful and friendly.” The principal current operational concern is maintenance rather than hospitality: the November 2025 review described the course as “totally abandoned,” although February 2026 feedback was positive and Golfscape’s March 2026 review said it was “well maintained.” |
### Salalah - Hawana Salalah, Dhofar, Sultanate of Oman - +968 2329 5000 (+96823295000) - hawana@muriya.om
ODH holds 70% of Muriya and contributes international integrated-destination development expertise.
OMRAN holds 30% and provides local government-backed tourism-development expertise.
OMRAN is wholly owned by OIA, which the company describes as anchoring the partnership with sovereign backing.
Troon International manages the Jebel Sifah Golf Course.
Harradine Golf is identified as a design/development partner for Muriya's golf offering.
XDubai Spartan is identified as one of Muriya's local and global sub-developers.
Hussain Fadhil & Partners LLC is identified as one of Muriya's sub-developers.
The academy operates the Hawana Hospitality Centre developed by Muriya.
The ministry supported the Hawana Hospitality Centre and Midhyaf hospitality-training initiative.
Orascom Development Holding (ODH), 70% shareholders in Muriya
Local expertise and support comes from 30% shareholders, Omran.
Wholly owned by Oman Investment Authority (OIA). Anchors the Muriya partnership with sovereign backing
Jebel Sifah is home to the 9-hole sea-front Jebel Sifah Golf Course, designed by Peter Harradine and managed by experts Troon International.
Muriya continues to team up with a growing network of local and global sub-developers including XDubai Spartan, Troon International, Harradine Golf, and Hussain Fadhil & Partners LLC among others.
Muriya continues to team up with a growing network of local and global sub-developers including XDubai Spartan, Troon International, Harradine Golf, and Hussain Fadhil & Partners LLC among others.
Muriya continues to team up with a growing network of local and global sub-developers including XDubai Spartan, Troon International, Harradine Golf, and Hussain Fadhil & Partners LLC among others.
Developed by Muriya and operated by the Oman Tourism Academy
This joint initiative, developed with the support of the Ministry of Labour, Muriya Tourism Development, Oman Tourism Academy
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| Residential, for sale | 3 of 8 |
| Hotel | 3 of 8 |
| Other | 2 of 8 |
Eng. Samih Sawiris, Chairman of Orascom, will continue to chair the Muriya Board.
Orascom Development Holding (ODH), 70% shareholders in Muriya bring more than 30 years of experience in developing destinations and towns in the Middle East and Europe. Established in 1989, by Egyptian entrepreneur Samih Sawiris.
Eng. Samih Sawiris, Chairman of Orascom, will continue to chair the Muriya Board.
Eng. Samih Sawiris, Chairman of Orascom, will continue to chair the Muriya Board.
I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at such a pivotal time for Muriya.Construction Business News Middle East December 4, 2025https://www.cbnme.com/news/muriya-tourism-names-ashraf-nessim-as-new-ceo/
Muriya, Oman’s leading integrated tourism and real estate developer and a joint venture between Orascom Development Holding and OMRAN, has appointed Ashraf Nessim as its new CEO
Chief Executive Officer, Muriya |Board Member of Orascom Development Egypt | 30+ Years Leading Developments Across MENA
he continues to serve as a Board Member of Orascom Development Egypt
Earlier roles at Orascom Development Egypt, Beltone Private Equity and Mobiserve deepened his expertise ... he established Raya Distribution's operations in Algeria and ran nationwide retail for Nokia and Samsung across Egypt.
By Vibha Mehta December 4, 2025
Muriya Tourism Names Ashraf Nessim As New CEO - Construction Business News Middle East
I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at such a pivotal time for Muriya.
Engineer Ashraf Nessim will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of Muriya, effective December 1, 2025, succeeding Wael.
Engineer Ashraf Nessim will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of Muriya, effective December 1, 2025, succeeding Wael. Ashraf has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Orascom Development over the past 10 years.
Eng. Ashraf Nessim is the Chief Executive Officer of Muriya Tourism Development
He brings more than 30 years of leadership across destination development, hospitality, finance and corporate transformation
Before Muriya Tourism Development, Nessim served as Group Chief Financial Officer of Orascom Development Holding
he continues to serve as a Board Member of Orascom Development Egypt
he was among the first professionals in Egypt to earn the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Engineer Ashraf Nessim will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of Muriya, effective December 1, 2025, succeeding Wael.
### Masters Quality Management at Robert Gordon University ... ### Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Mechanical Engineering at University of Bradford ... ### National CEO Program at London Business School ... ### National CEO Program at Royal Academy of Management
# Issam Al-Kindy
# Issam Al-Kindy
### Board Member - Diar Ras Al Hadd (Current)
### Unit Head Governance Risk and Compliance - OMRAN Group OM (Current) ... ### University Lecturer - Sultan Qaboos University
Mar 2026 - Present (5 months)
### Board Member - Muriya Tourism Development (Current)
Six Sigma Black Belt Professional | Expert in Management Systems and Risk Management | Strategy and Performance Management Practitioner
Wide experience in budgeting, business planning, Strategy Development, Enterprise Risk Management, and Asset Management.
Total Experience: 21 years and 5 months
Six Sigma Black Belt Professional
### Board Member - Muriya Tourism Development (Current)
### [University of Chicago Booth School of Business Executive Education] ... ### CFA Charterholder, Financial Analysis at CFA Institute ... ### Very Good with Honors, Faculty of Commerce (English Section) at [Cairo University]
# Mohamed Abdelaziz, CFA
# Mohamed Abdelaziz, CFA
### Executive Director - Africa Rail Opportunities ... ### Rift Valley Railways ... ### Finance Manager - Qalaa Holdings ... ### Senior Accountant - National River Transport Company ... ### Associate - PwC
Feb 2019 - Present (7 years and 7 months) in Oman
### Group Chief Financial Officer - Muriya Tourism Development ... Feb 2019 - Present
Strategic C- Suite executive with 18+ years of experience across Africa and Middle East
### CFA Charterholder, Financial Analysis at CFA Institute
Secured Asset and project financing for US$ 75Mn, 20Mn and 20Mn in addition to multiple working capital facilities.
Head of Corporate Finance and Treasury
### Group Chief Financial Officer - Muriya Tourism Development ( Orascom Development and Omran JV) (Current)
### Master of Science (MSc), Property at University of Cape Town ... ### BscQS, Quantity Surveying at University of the Witwatersrand
# Janet Glendinning
# Janet Glendinning
### Development Director - Qiddiya ... ### Senior Development Manager - Intaprop ... ### Development Manager Project Lead - Abland Property Developers ... ### Development Manager - IOREC ... ### Development Manager - Mirage Leisure & Development ... ### MLC Quantity Surveyors
Jul 2026 - Present (1 month) in Oman
### Head of Development - Muriya Tourism Development (Current) ... Department: General Management • Level: Head
Total Experience: 26 years and 2 months
### Senior Development Manager - Intaprop ... ### Development Manager Project Lead - Abland Property Developers
My role is mixed use commercial developments looking after office, residential and hotel asset development.
I am increasingly involved in sustainability and wellness issues
### Head of Development - Muriya Tourism Development (Current)
### Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) ... ### Master of Science - MS, Project Management (Construction) at Nottingham Trent University ... ### Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Urban Planning and Architectural Design at German University of Technology ... ### Rafid Program, Organizational Leadership at Thunderbird School of Global Management
# Ahmed Al Amri
# Ahmed Al Amri
### Head of Project Management - STI engineering ... ### Technical Support Manager - A'Namaa ... ### Project Manager - Hoehler+alSalmy
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year and 8 months)
### Projects Director - Muriya Tourism Development (Current) ... Jan 2025 - Present
### Projects Director - Muriya Tourism Development (Current)
Support and manage the process of project completion and transitioning to the start of operations.
Monitoring allocated budget and financial control of the project.
# Ahmed Al Amri Projects Director at Muriya Tourism Development
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azure | Salalah, Oman Hawana Salalah | residential for sale | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2025 | Jul 2024 – Sep 2024 | dates under review | dates under review | completed |
| Sifah Farms — Phase 1 | Muscat, Oman Jebel Sifah | residential for sale | 901 | — | — | — | 10% Reservation, 90% in Installments1 | 2020 | Wed Nov 25th – Sat Nov 28th | — | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | — | not scorable | completed |
| The Beachfront — Phase 1 | Muscat, Oman Jebel Sifah | residential for sale | 1151 | — | — | — | 90/101 | — | — | — | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Fanar Hotel & Residences — 98-room extension | Salalah, Oman Hawana Salalah | hotel | 981 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sep 2017 – Dec 2017 | Jan 2018 | +2.5 mo (+1.0 to +4.0) | sourced | completed |
| Hawana Salalah Aqua Park | Salalah, Oman Hawana Salalah | other | — | — | — | — | — | 2017 | this December | Sep 2017 – Dec 2017 | Jan 2018 | +2.5 mo (+1.0 to +4.0) | sourced | completed |
| Salalah Rotana Resort — 22-room extension | Salalah, Oman Hawana Salalah | hotel | 221 | — | — | — | — | 2017 | September 2017 | Sep 2017 – Dec 2017 | Jan 2018 | +2.5 mo (+1.0 to +4.0) | sourced | completed |
| Souly Lodge | Salalah, Oman Hawana Salalah | hotel | 151 | — | — | — | — | 2018 | January 10th 2018 | — | Jan 2018 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Jebel Sifah Golf Course — initial nine holes | Muscat, Oman Jebel Sifah | other | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2017 – Apr 2017 | Jun 2017 | +3.5 mo (+2.0 to +5.0) | estimated | completed |
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| Tracked since | October 12, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 13, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 13, 2026 |
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