The Office of the Minister of State and Governor of Dhofar, represented by Dhofar Municipality and Muscat National Development and Investment Company (ASAAS) announced in a statement, the commencement of construction enabling works to develop Al Hafa waterfront and create a traditional heritage market in Al Hafa in the Wilayat of Salalah, Dhofar Governorate.
ASAAS is developing Al Hafa area, a vital waterfront in Salalah and one of the most important landmarks of the Dhofar Governorate and one of the country’s leading tourist attractions.
This stage of development includes several components with a total area of more than 50,000 square meters, including retail and entertainment.
A heritage souq (market) with local architectural design elements will be an alternative to the current souq.
This area will house many small and medium enterprises besides attracting some international brands to meet the needs of the visitors of this souq.
The project will also provide public parking spaces that will serve the market-goers and visitors to Al Hafa Beach. This package of components comes within the general master plan for developing the area, to be implemented in successive stages.
This is in continuation of the company’s approach and aspirations in contributing to the diversification of national income sources, developing tourism projects, providing job opportunities, and strengthening cooperation and partnership between the public and private sectors, statement said.
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