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Oman is building a massive mountain tourism destination in Muscat

May 8, 2026·Gulf NewsEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

Oman's tourism infrastructure expansion reflects a broader GCC diversification strategy away from hydrocarbon dependence, with large-scale destination projects historically driving demand for construction materials, hospitality services, and local employment across the region. Mountain and cultural tourism developments in the Gulf have traditionally supported real estate valuations, retail spending, and ancillary service sectors, while also attracting regional capital flows to hospitality and leisure-focused enterprises. Muscat's geographic positioning and existing tourism ecosystem make large mixed-use developments a structural contributor to Oman's non-oil revenue base, aligning with multi-year Vision 2030 sectoral rebalancing seen across GCC economies.

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