ROYAL OPERA HOUSE IN MUSCAT

The Royal Opera House Muscat stands as the foremost arts and culture institution in the Sultanate of Oman. The project was envisaged and commissioned by His late Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said, ruling the Sultanate of Oman from 1970 to 2020. It was inaugurated in the year 2011.

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE MUSCAT

YEAR OF COMPLETION	2011
CLIENT	Royal Court of Affairs
SERVICES PROVIDED	Gypsum & Joinery
PROJECT COST	OMR 4.500 M
MAIN DESIGN CONSULTANT	Architecture WATG – Interiors Royal Court of Affairs
PHOTO CREDIT	Khalid Al Busaidi / ROHM Taha Al Hayali

Shanfari was contracted to develop mockups of architectural model in 2007 and in 2009 with specialist Gypsum & Joinery in front of House/Auditorium seating, furniture, organ enclosure, reverberation chamber.

The multifaceted endeavors of the Royal Opera House Muscat displays a rich tapestry of artistic works from Oman, surrounding areas, and across the globe; it offers an arena for reflecting on culture and socioeconomic growth; excites and fosters imagination through groundbreaking initiatives; bolsters cultural vibrancy and reveals hidden talents; advances cultural tourism; and actualizes cultural diplomacy by rejuvenating international and multi-disciplinary partnerships and dialogues.

View of the main entry Lobby Hall. Photo: Khalid Al Busaidi/ROHM.

Custom designed auditorium seating with integrated interactive LED screens. Photo: Khalid Al Busaidi/ROHM.

Carved arched teak wood panels connecting three levels. Photo: Taha Al Hayali.

Main Lobby stairwell detail. Photo: Khalid Al Busaidi/ROHM.

12,275mq teak wood timber ceiling with corbels (each weighing 1,000 Kg), timber beams, carved solid friezes ceiling, forming a massive majestic ceiling of the grand Entry Hall. Photo: Khalid Al Busaidi/ROHM.

Stage during a concert with pipe organ entirely hand carved and inlays with different precious materials. Photo: Khalid Al Busaidi/ROHM.

Pipe organ details. Photo: Khalid Al Busaidi/ROHM.

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