Muscat Bay lays foundation stone for Village Square
Muscat Bay celebrated the foundation stone laying of the new Village Square on Monday, which extends over an area of more than 14,000sq m.
Sheikh Hamood bin Sultan al Hosni, CEO of Muscat Bay, laid the foundation stone to mark the start of the construction work which is handled by Oman Shapoorji and it is expected to be completed by the middle of next year. The new Village Square will include a range of facilities such as restaurants, cafés, a supermarket, a gym and a number of retail shops. It will extend over an area of 1,640sq m and comprise of two levels, together with a car parking area, with a capacity for 81 cars, many of which are dedicated to people with special needs.
Addressing the media at a press conference, Sheikh Hosni stated, “The Village Square has been designed to preserve the authentic identity of Muscat Bay and is therefore limited to just over 1,600sq m. This is to ensure that the remaining space is left for landscaping and for car parking, in order to create a comfortable atmosphere for visitors.
“One of the special features is the open space that extends to more than 75 per cent of the total land area. Moreover, the design of the commercial area is inspired by Omani architecture, with a contemporary European touch, to create a sophisticated and practical look. Moreover, the area comprises of two levels to enhance the open view of the shops on the upper floor, which looks out towards the charming scenery of Muscat Bay and the Parkland. This will further enhance visitors’ experience and provide them with the opportunity to enjoy one of the most magnificent views of nature in Muscat.”
He added, “The commencement of construction work in the commercial area marks an incredible milestone in our efforts to continue providing various high-quality facilities at Muscat Bay and to make it a perfect oasis for residents and visitors. After its completion, which should be around next year, and together with the opening of the first fivestar Jumeirah hotel, our flagship project will be an iconic addition to Muscat.”
The Village Square is situated opposite the lush Parkland, which extends over an area of 18,000sq m and includes many public facilities such as swimming pools for adults and children, entertainment areas for children and multiuse playgrounds.
The Parkland, which was inaugurated earlier this year, together with the new Village Square will together form the heart of the project and be the place where families and visitors meet for leisure activities or to organise various social, cultural and sports events.
Furthermore, they can also enjoy daily shopping and have easy access to restaurants and cafés that will open in the Village Square, thus making Muscat Bay an integrated community that serves residents and visitors alike.
Muscat Bay is one of the most prestigious integrated tourism complexes in the sultanate, and it is being developed in partnership with Saraya Holdings Oman and Oman Tourism Development (Omran).
The project spans over an area of 2.2mn sq m facing the waterfront of the Sea of Oman, surrounded by the tall mountainscapes, and offering a premium level of privacy in its residences.
The Village Square has been designed to preserve the authentic identity of Muscat Bay
Sheikh Hosni