Mandarin Oriental, Muscat has announced a new collaboration with the Royal Opera House Muscat to celebrate the launch of the 2024–2025 opera season.
The luxury hotel property first opened its doors in June this year and is nestled in the heart of the Omani capital, just a three-minute drive from the Royal Opera House.
Starting from the 3rd of October and continuing through the season until the 24th of May 2025, guests at the hotel can immerse themselves in the ambience of the opera. From pre-and post-theatre inspired menus at the signature Italian restaurant Essenza to a room package that includes tickets to premium seats at selected performances, guests are invited to enjoy the sophistication of the opera with Mandarin Oriental.
The Royal Opera House is the leading arts and culture establishment in the Sultanate of Oman. Its vision is to serve as a centre of excellence in global cultural engagement and to open the region to an enriching world of the performing arts.
During the season ahead, fans can look forward to operas and ballet performances, including “Un ballo in Maschera” by Giuseppe Verdi, “La Fille du Régiment” by Gaetano Donizetti, and the ballet “A Thousand and One Nights” by Fikret Amirov. Additionally, it is set to host cultural performances including “Homage to Mohammed Abdul Wahab,” “Gate of the Moon” a Nishat Khan Sitar concert, and in honour of Oman National Day celebrated on 18 November, “Military Music: Oman and The World,” an outdoor festival with guest participation from Austria and Jordan.
The hotel will also launch “The Mandarin Oriental Balcony”, a one-of-a-kind elevated opera experience that provides access to Mandarin Oriental, Muscat’s private balcony at the Royal Circle. This first-of-its-kind collaboration includes meet-and-greet services, privileged access, and exclusive experiences at selected performances.
Throughout the opera season, guests can also enjoy an exclusive set menu at Essenza upon presenting their ticket on the day of the performance. Signature dishes like Vitello Tonnato and Orata all’Aqua Pazza will be on the menu, complemented by Italian desserts such as gelato and Tiramisu.
To mark the celebrated collaboration, the resort has also introduced A Night at the Opera package.
This room offer is designed for two guests and includes a luxurious stay, featuring two premium seat tickets to selected performances. Alongside this, guests will enjoy a delightful pre- or post-theatre dinner at Essenza and two-way transfers to the Royal Opera House on the day of the performance.
Discussing the launch of the new collaboration between the two properties, Nicolas Dubort, General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Muscat, said: “It is our great pleasure to announce our collaboration with the Royal Opera House as we commit to delivering exceptional experiences that celebrate culture and the arts in the heart of Muscat. We are proud of our dedication to fostering creativity and providing enriching opportunities for our guests to immerse themselves in the vibrant culture of Oman. Together, we look forward to curating unforgettable moments that resonate with the essence of Muscat’s artistic heritage and community spirit.”
