Millennium Hotels and Resorts has announced the opening of a new 285-key property in Salalah, Oman, continuing its successful expansion strategy in the region.

Millennium Resort Salalah marks the fourth property operated by the group in Oman, including Grand Millennium Muscat, Millennium Executive Apartments Muscat and Millennium Resort Mussanah.

Boasting the largest ballroom in Salalah with a capacity of 1,000, the unique modern city resort is located in the area of Al Saada in Northern Salalah just 15-minutes from the airport. A few kilometres from the new Salalah Grand Mall, Al-Mughsail Beach and nearby Ateen Mountain, plus tourist attractions such as Old Luban Souq, Lost City of Ubar, Al-Balid Archaeological Park and Al Haffa Old Souk – the new destination property will be popular with business and leisure travellers alike.

Accommodation comprises elegant rooms and suites, high-end serviced apartments, chalets and villas while facilities include a lazy river wrapped around the exterior of the resort, river pool and gardens, children’s playground and luxury spa complex with freshwater pool and hairdressing salon.

Millennium Resort Salalah offers a choice of four restaurants and cafes, including Sky Grill Restaurant, serving traditional Omani cuisine and rooftop panoramic views of the nearby mountains and coast below. Other resort dining options are all-day dining restaurant Taybat, serving international fare in an expansive space with indoor and outdoor seating, seafood restaurant Bahriyat and the comfortable Zest Café for coffee and lighter dining. 

The 1,000-capacity Millennium Resort Salalah Ballroom acts as an ideal backdrop for a range of events – from weddings to corporate meetings. Featuring stunning contemporary designs, elegant interiors and the latest technology, it can be transformed into a dual-entertainment venue for multiple functions.

Kevork Deldelian, chief operating officer, Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA, commented: “We are delighted to launch our fourth property in Oman – an increasingly ‘hot’ travel destination for the Mena region. We look forward to welcoming guests to a resort offering international hospitality standards with a touch of that famous Omani hospitality. This is a key destination for the group and we are confident it will be a huge success.”

Elias El-Khoury, general manager of Millennium Resort Salalah said: “Salalah is a city of historic attractions, with a colourful past, alluring present and a promising future. We look forward to warmly welcoming guests and delivering the highest standards of service. As a team, we are committed to creating an environment, which allows our guests to feel totally at home. We are proud of our resort which can offer a range of experiences, from total tranquillity to exciting adventures.” - TradeArabia News Service