Dubai’s Rove Hotels to launch first project in Oman

Dubai hospitality brand Rove Hotels has signed a partnership agreement with construction company Leo Developments to operate branded residences in Oman.

The project, which marks Rove’s entry into the Omani market, will feature fully furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments, a pool and jacuzzi, working spaces, a roof garden and a cafe, Rove said in a statement.

The site will be located close to the Muscat Expressway in the Omani capital, near the city’s exhibition centre and business areas. 

“This project signals our commitment to Oman’s future and sets the stage for multiple developments across the country,” said Paul Bridger, Rove’s chief operating officer.

Rove Hotels is a joint venture between master developer Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding’s Meraas.

Founded in 1997, Emaar listed on the Dubai Financial Market in 2000. Its share price, at around AED16, has risen 17 percent in the last year.

Since starting in 2016, the Rove Hotels brand has grown to around 6,000 rooms and residences across the region. Rove properties achieved 85 percent average occupancy in the second quarter of 2025, an Emaar presentation showed.

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