Partner Simon Chambers said that architecture practice Godwin Austen Johnson (GAJ) has proceeded with a number of its projects in Oman, reported Construction Week Online.

GAJ was the lead consultant for Saraya Bandar Jissah, an integrated tourism complex (ITC) on the outskirts of Muscat, which marked its first project in the Sultanate in 2007.

The firm is proceeding with a five-star beach resort project for OM Investments in Salalah. It is responsible for the hotel package which includes a four- and a five-star hotel, a souk and some apartments.

GAJ has also undertaken a feasibility study for Omran’s Ras Al Hadd development, Chambers said, adding that the firm was assigned to create a concept for the site and came up with an eco-resort based around wildlife and sea activities.

The firm has another project in Salalah, which is the Dhofar Beach Resort for Tameer Investment. This is a 287-key, five-star hotel that will be operated by Shaza and has just finished scheme design.

The firm was also responsible for the MEP, interior design and architecture of the Shaza-operated Plaza Hotel at The Wave in Muscat.