MUSCAT, 20 January 2006 — The Wave, Muscat’s premier waterfront community, will soon announce the name of the international golfing legend it hired to design its world-class golf course.
The signature golf course, the first sea-facing layout in Oman, will be spread over 800,000 square meters and will be one of the best-equipped facilities in the entire region, providing a visual and environmental masterpiece.
The promoters of the Wave, Muscat have signed up the golfing celebrity to design the Links course, which will be the center of attraction of the unique integrated waterfront development in Muscat.
When completed, the golf course will showcase a perfect balance of nature and man-made landscape to blend with the natural terrain that Muscat offers. Designed to be the most exclusive facility, the golf course is expected to put Muscat among the top international golfing destinations.
The master plan of the golf course, to be finalized in consultation with the world-renowned golfer, is expected to include a golf and country club equipped with sports, banquet and conference facilities, a golf academy, and a driving range.
An ideal investment and lifestyle opportunity, the project is a joint venture comprising Oman’s Waterfront Investments, which includes Oman, the National Investment Funds Company, which represents the Omani Pension Funds and State General Reserve Funds, and the UAE’s Majid Al-Futtaim Investments.
“We’ll announce the golfing legend who will design the one-of-its-kind course. At The Wave, Muscat, we wish to offer an everlasting experience for all golfers at this Links course. With its natural landscape and unique waterfront façade, the golf course will be among the best in the world and is sure to challenge and excite every golfing enthusiast,” Wael Al-Lawati, acting CEO of the Wave, Muscat, said.
The course layout is to incorporate both challenge and playability, and with beachside location, lakes and creative tee box and pin placements. The Wave, Muscat plans to offer a golf course that is both beautiful and intriguing for players of all skill levels.
