January 2016: Atana Hotels is the first ‘home-grown’
hospitality brand to be established and operate in Oman, focusing on
traditional Omani hospitality at an international standard, in the Governorate
of Musandam, Khasab, Oman. With two diverse hotels, Atana offers a gateway to
the delights of the Musandam peninsula for families and adventure-seekers and a
window into the diverse culture and traditions of the community.
At Atana, the culture of Oman, interwoven with
contemporary elements is celebrated from the design and layout of the buildings,
clustered around a courtyard and ‘oasis’, to the Omani flavours in the restaurant,
enhanced by the cultural activities on offer in the hotels. Celebrating the region’s colourful
landscapes, spanning green mountains to azure seas; its welcoming people and
their communities, Atana Hotels supports local initiatives and the community in
a variety of ways.
Newly introduced for 2016 are weekly cultural nights at
Atana Musandam, featuring Omani artists and musicians showcasing their work
with an Oud player and local ladies demonstrating the preparation of
traditional Omani desserts, with the opportunity for guests to sample the
unique flavours as well as learn how to prepare the recipes handed down through
generations.
On a weekly basis [Thursdays and Fridays], whilst Omani’s
in traditional dress light torches around the courtyard at sunset, guests can relax
over coffee and dates whilst listening to the performance of an oud player,
indulge in henna painting and breathe in the scented aromas of the bakhour
(perfumed incense) spread around the courtyard to greet the night.
All
toiletries provided in the rooms and suites are sourced and produced in Oman by
Al Husn Toiletries, and the laundry bags are hand-crafted by local women from
the Khasab Women’s Association, supporting the colourful textile cottage
industry which is still very much part of the local community.
As an integral member of the community, Atana Hotels not
only supports local trade and industry but also encourages professional
development by training and providing ongoing support to local employees in a
nearby restaurant to prepare and serve Omani dishes. Hotel associates regularly participate in
cleaning local beaches alongside residents, and take personal delight in
working with the local community to offer guests a true ‘Zaree Experience’
which includes visiting local homes, spending time with local families, and
learning first-hand about the culture.
January 2016: Atana Hotels is the first ‘home-grown’
hospitality brand to be established and operate in Oman, focusing on
traditional Omani hospitality at an international standard, in the Governorate
of Musandam, Khasab, Oman. With two diverse hotels, Atana offers a gateway to
the delights of the Musandam peninsula for families and adventure-seekers and a
window into the diverse culture and traditions of the community.
At Atana, the culture of Oman, interwoven with
contemporary elements is celebrated from the design and layout of the buildings,
clustered around a courtyard and ‘oasis’, to the Omani flavours in the restaurant,
enhanced by the cultural activities on offer in the hotels. Celebrating the region’s colourful
landscapes, spanning green mountains to azure seas; its welcoming people and
their communities, Atana Hotels supports local initiatives and the community in
a variety of ways.
Newly introduced for 2016 are weekly cultural nights at
Atana Musandam, featuring Omani artists and musicians showcasing their work
with an Oud player and local ladies demonstrating the preparation of
traditional Omani desserts, with the opportunity for guests to sample the
unique flavours as well as learn how to prepare the recipes handed down through
generations.
On a weekly basis [Thursdays and Fridays], whilst Omani’s
in traditional dress light torches around the courtyard at sunset, guests can relax
over coffee and dates whilst listening to the performance of an oud player,
indulge in henna painting and breathe in the scented aromas of the bakhour
(perfumed incense) spread around the courtyard to greet the night.
All
toiletries provided in the rooms and suites are sourced and produced in Oman by
Al Husn Toiletries, and the laundry bags are hand-crafted by local women from
the Khasab Women’s Association, supporting the colourful textile cottage
industry which is still very much part of the local community.
As an integral member of the community, Atana Hotels not
only supports local trade and industry but also encourages professional
development by training and providing ongoing support to local employees in a
nearby restaurant to prepare and serve Omani dishes. Hotel associates regularly participate in
cleaning local beaches alongside residents, and take personal delight in
working with the local community to offer guests a true ‘Zaree Experience’
which includes visiting local homes, spending time with local families, and
learning first-hand about the culture.
