Muscat: A lavish resort worth 32 million Omani riyals opened at a coastal village northwest of Muscat, Oman.

The sixth Senses Resort was launched at the 'Zhighi' coastal village in the Wilayat of Diba in the Governorate of Musandam, 500 kilometres northwest of Muscat.

Ahmed Bin Abdul Nabi Macki, National Economy Minister and Deputy Chairman of the Financial Affairs and Energy Resources Council formally opened the resort, an anchorage to serve both guests and fishermen at Zhighi village.

A mountainous road linking the village of Zhighi with the Wilayat of Diba has been constructed.

The sixth Senses Resort is one of the unique resorts in the Sultanate in terms of its design, building materials and its unique location.

The design of the resort, which comprises 82 chalets (bungalows) of different sizes, has incorporated the Omani house components, palm tree trunks, stones and mud.

Citizens of the Wilayat performed folklore dances and recited poetry during the opening ceremony.

The Omani Women's Association also organised an exhibition showcasing handicrafts, fronds and female folklore activities for which the Wilayat of Diba is renowned.