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Botanic Garden invites bids for cafés, retail outlets

Saturday, 21 February 2026 19:45

Muscat – Oman Botanic Garden has invited bids for a series of hospitality and retail operations as part of new investment opportunities at the upcoming destination in Muscat. According to a tender, five opportunities are open for bidding in 2026, covering cafés, food carts, a restaurant and a gift shop within the garden premises. Two […]

Muscat – Oman Botanic Garden has invited bids for a series of hospitality and retail operations as part of new investment opportunities at the upcoming destination in Muscat.

According to a tender, five opportunities are open for bidding in 2026, covering cafés, food carts, a restaurant and a gift shop within the garden premises.

Two tenders relate to the Dhofar Mountains café. The ground floor unit is spread over an area of 95sqm, while the first floor unit, measures 62sqm. Both contracts cover the operation and management of cafés providing food and beverages under a registered trademark and modern brand concept.

A third tender covers the operation of four pop-up food carts. The units, each measuring 1,400mm by 750mm with a height of 2,130mm, are designated for snacks, beverages and speciality coffee.

The largest retail opportunity is a 565sqm gift shop at the Visitor Centre. The contract calls for the operation and management of a contemporary, garden-inspired outlet.

The Hajar Mountains Restaurant, spanning 223sqm, will provide international food and beverages under a registered trademark and distinct branding concept.

The investment drive forms part of efforts to activate commercial components within the garden and enhance visitor services.

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