A Sustainable Community

The Ras Al Hamra residential redevelopment project is to be implemented in five phases by 2023. Phase-1, which includes 280 residential units, an international school, mosque and a golf course, has been completed, says Development Manager, Ahmed Al-Shaibani, in an interview to Oommen John P

- Oommen John P

An integrated residential township with a ‘confluence of cultures’ complementing the tourism development of the Sultanate is taking shape at PDO’s Ras Al Hamra (RAH) estate in Muscat. PDO, which has begun redevelopment of the residential area for staff in RAH, is making good progress on the integrated community township project.

Located in Qurum Valley, the Ras Al Hamra residential development once complete is set to provide accommodation for 1,067 staff of PDO, one of Oman’s largest companies, which employs people from over 70 nationalities. The 281-hectare master plan has been packaged over five phases to provide high-quality, low density homes and amenities in an environmentally sustainable community.

The Phase-1 residential infrastructure package, which includes 280 residential units, an international school, mosque and a golf course, was completed in 2015. The development project lost a year due to the challenging economic environment, but is now on track for continuation of the planned future phases. The master plan is envisaged to be completed by 2023 and features a stunning residential and leisure complex including villas, apartments, a golf clubhouse and a hotel.