Leisure & Hospitality Envi Lodges to add new beach eco-retreat in Oman By Pramod Kumar November 28, 2023, 5:30 AM Envi Lodges Envi Al Sifah will feature 40 luxury sea-view tents and open in late 2025 Envi Lodges, a Dubai-based tented camps and eco-pods specialist, is planning to add a new property in Oman, located an hour’s drive from Muscat. The new eco-retreat close to the shores of Al Sifah follows the announcement of a mountain ecolodge at Al Jabel Al Akhdar in the Hajar mountains. Set to open in late 2025, Envi Al Sifah will feature 40 luxury sea-view tents created by Tenthouse Structures, the company said in a statement. Oman hotel revenue up 27% to $397m in 2023 Envi Lodges to launch third round of fundraising Asians and Europeans boost Oman hotel revenue The ecolodge, owned by a consortium of Omani investors, will include common facilities such as a restaurant serving seafood and locally sourced cuisine, a wellness centre, a swimming pool and an activities centre. Outdoor spaces will be available for fireside theme nights, including an open-air beach cinema. Envi Lodges in October said it was preparing a third round of fundraising to expand regionally and internationally. The UAE ecolodge brand and management company, founded in 2021, has already completed two funding rounds, raising $2 million from investors in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, France and the UK. Envi Lodges co-founder Noelle Homsy said the latest round would be complete by the end of January. The global “glamping” (luxury camping) market is predicted to be worth $3.9 billion by 2027, with a 17.5 percent compound annual growth rate, according to KBV Research. Envi, incorporated under the Abu Dhabi Global Market jurisdiction, currently has five projects underway. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
