Alargan Towell Signs Landmark Operating Agreement with Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts for Al Nakheel Project in Oman

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Published May 14th, 2026 - 03:45 GMT

Alargan Towell Signs Landmark Operating Agreement with Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts for Al Nakheel Project in Oman

Alargan Towell Investment Company L.L.C, Oman’s leading developers of integrated lifestyle and tourism destinations, proudly announces the signing of an operating agreement with Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts to manage the flagship hotel within the Al Nakheel project.

The signing ceremony took place on 12 May 2026 at the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MOHT) of the Sultanate of Oman, underscoring the Ministry’s continued support for transformative tourism developments and its close collaboration with ALARGAN Towell in advancing Al Nakheel to new stages of delivery. This milestone reflects ALARGAN Towell’s commitment to creating world‑class destinations that strengthen Oman’s tourism and real estate sectors, in line with Vision 2040 and the country’s sustainable economic diversification goals.

Al Nakheel is one of Oman’s Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC) projects, located along the Sultanate’s coastline and designed as a master‑planned community blending residential, hospitality, and leisure components. The development features a signature crystal lagoon, natural sea waterfront, wellness‑focused facilities, family entertainment amenities, and offers ITC freehold ownership opportunities for investors of all nationalities, along with Golden Visa eligibility.

Under the agreement, Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts will operate a fully integrated hotel and resort comprising 305 rooms, suites, and villas, an aqua park, serviced apartments, and a mixed‑use retail and entertainment zone. The hotel will also include multiple restaurants, leisure and wellness facilities, and event spaces, positioning Al Nakheel as a premier coastal hospitality and lifestyle destination.

Led by Chairman Mr. Kamel Abou‑Aly, Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts brings over three decades of hospitality expertise, with a portfolio of more than 40 hotels and resorts across Egypt and Morocco, and ongoing expansion in the region. The group manages over 18,000 rooms and is renowned for developing and operating large‑scale integrated resorts and entertainment destinations.

On this occasion, Mr. Maqbool Ali Sultan, Chairman of ALARGAN Towell Investment, stated: “Al Nakheel represents a strategic step in our vision to deliver integrated destinations that combine real estate, hospitality, and leisure within a sustainable, high‑quality environment. Our partnership with Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts reflects our commitment to introducing a project of international operating standards, supporting Oman’s tourism sector and enhancing the Sultanate’s appeal as a growing destination for investment and travel.”

This agreement builds on the strategic partnership established by Eng. Khalid Al Meshan, Vice Chairman of ALARGAN Towell Investment, with Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts, which began with the “Sarai” project in Casablanca, Morocco, through ALARGAN International Real Estate. Today, the collaboration expands to Oman with Al Nakheel, marking Pickalbatros’ first entry into the Gulf hospitality market.

Eng. Khalid Al Meshan added: “Expanding our collaboration with Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts into Oman is an important milestone in our journey to deliver integrated destinations that combine quality development with world‑class hospitality. Through Al Nakheel, we look forward to introducing a new benchmark experience on Oman’s coastline.”

ALARGAN Towell continues to develop integrated real estate and tourism projects that support the growth of Oman’s coastal and tourism sectors, combining quality of life, hospitality excellence, and long‑term sustainability.

Background Information

ALARGAN International Real Estate Company

ALARGAN International Real Estate Company is a leading real estate company based in Kuwait and focused on the development of affordable and middle-income housing in the GCC. The company strives to integrate its motto, ‘Life… As You Love It’, across its projects by creating “live, work, play and savor” environments that present a unique lifestyle experience. The company also endeavors to pass on its sustainability values to the community by including green and energy efficient initiatives in its projects. ALARGAN is the only company in Kuwait to obtain the Platinum rating for the LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). ALARGAN follows a balanced investment strategy, and tries to seize opportunities with stable and superior returns based on the market’s investment cycle. Its projects are diverse and located across the Gulf region, including the State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman, delivering popular hotels resorts, widely visited shopping and food destinations, large development communities, and middle-income level residential housing.

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