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Observer
09-07-2025
- Business
- Observer
Tender launched for $103mn Spray Boulevard project in Salalah
SALALAH – With its lush landscapes and monsoon mist, Salalah has always been a magnet for visitors seeking escape and serenity. Now, that natural beauty is being transformed into something lasting. Oman has officially launched the tender for the first phase of Spray Boulevard, a new cultural and tourism destination designed to capture the spirit of Dhofar's monsoon season and share it with the world. The project will rise in the Ittin highlands overlooking the city, with a total investment of RO 40 million ($103 million). The Ministry of Finance has committed RO 10 million to fund the first phase of infrastructure and public works, while the remaining investment will come through private-sector partnerships. Together, this marks one of the country's most ambitious regional development efforts under the banner of Oman Vision 2040. The project's name – Spray Boulevard – pays homage to the fine mist, or razadh, that drifts through Salalah during the Khareef season. That same seasonal magic has inspired a plan to create an open, living space where locals and tourists alike can gather, explore, and experience Dhofar through design, culture, food, and nature. The tender is open exclusively to Omani contractors classified as Grade 1 in road and infrastructure works. In a nod to inclusivity and local empowerment, SMEs are encouraged to participate, with a discounted fee of just RO 100, compared to RO 1,500 for larger firms. Contractors have until July 17, 2025 to acquire the tender documents and must submit bids by August 12, 2025, using Oman's national procurement platform, The scope of this first phase includes critical enabling works: grading, internal roads, utility lines, drainage, and supporting infrastructure. These are the foundations upon which the broader vision will rise. Spray Boulevard will stretch across 470,000 square metres, offering a mix of public markets, canals, performance spaces, restaurants, gardens, and innovation hubs. Among its planned features are the Grand Market, The Square, a central Fountain Island, botanical gardens, elevated walkways, open-air theatres, and a newly revitalised Al-Murooj Amphitheatre. The project will also include spaces for creative industries, cultural exhibitions, and environmental education. Once complete, Spray Boulevard is expected to attract around 800,000 visitors each khareef season, with an additional 200,000 people visiting throughout the year. Beyond tourism, the project is forecast to generate more than 1,500 jobs, offering new opportunities for young Omanis in hospitality, events, retail, and operations. The project was awarded first place in Oman's national Best Development Proposal competition earlier this year, reflecting both its technical strength and emotional resonance. In many ways, Spray Boulevard is a symbol of where Oman is headed: thoughtful, inclusive, rooted in its environment, and open to the world. It's not just a place to visit—it's a story to walk through, season after season.
CTV News
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Sunday edition of 124 Grand Market makes season debut this weekend
The Sunday edition of the 124 Grand Market opens this weekend in Wîhkwêntôwin. (Supplied) For the 13th year in a row, the 124 Grand Market will be bringing some extra bustle to the heart of Wîhkwêntôwin this Sunday. The market includes over 80 rotating vendors offering a variety of goods including fresh local produce, handmade artisan wares and street food. 102 Avenue off of 124 Street will be closed for the market which will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Live entertainment can be enjoyed in front of the Robertson Wesley United Church, courtesy of the 124 Grand Market Busker Series. Families can also take part in the Little Beans program which introduces kids ages 4-12 to fresh, local foods and educates them about where food comes from. The program has been part of the market since 2015 and aims to encourage healthy nutrition and conscientious consumer habits. The market's counterpart on 108 Avenue has been open since May 15. Both markets will be open until Thanksgiving weekend. The 124 Grand Market will also hold night markets in different neighbourhoods across the city. You can visit their website to see when and where the next one is.
CTV News
15-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
124 Street Grand Market returns tonight, Sunday market on June 1
The 124 Street Grand Market will hold its first weekly Thursday market tonight from 4 to 8 p.m. The flagship market of the Edmonton Grand Markets is located at 108 Avenue and 124 Street. The Sunday market at 102 Avenue and 124 Street will launch on June 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Both markets will run until Thanksgiving weekend. A Saturday Grand Market at South Edmonton Common that was introduced in 2024 will not be held this year. Instead, the focus will be on adding Friday night market dates. 'The expansion in 2024 was well-received but the vendor and customer bandwidth isn't quite there. Folks are feeling stretched and we need to do more with less,' Grand Markets owner Krista Franke said in a news release. 'As a result Grand Markets Edmonton will concentrate on Thursday, Friday and Saturday locations and increase their program offerings to better serve the community.' The market will also run the Little Beans program at the Sunday market to give children the opportunity to connect with growers and learn where their food comes from.
