Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran Group) has invited expressions of interest (EoIs) from experienced contractors to provide design and construction services for its sustainable eco-tourism project – Ras Al Shajar – in the Qurayat region. 

Spanning a 3.4-sq-km area, Ras Al Shajar features a mix of mountain and coastal ecosystems. It aims to preserve rich biodiversity, featuring a 41-m Sky Tower for wildlife viewing, an indoor experience centre and the eco-friendly hospitality facility, Natural Adventure Park. 

The project will boast guided 4x4 tours, electric self-drive rentals, hiking and biking trails as well as premium wildlife encounters. 

For the key project, Omran has set specific eligibility criteria for bidders, requiring demonstrated experience of providing design and construction services for projects of such scale.

The scope of work for the winning bidder includes detailed design across all disciplines,  procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and final handover, in compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.

Omran said a key highlight of the Ras Al Shajar project will be its tower featuring an 81-sq-m deck for panoramic views of wild animals in their natural habitat.