Thanks, Peter.  Here's an excerpt from the Forbes article that mentions our project:

Construction work on the $2.5 billion Omagine project, a mixed-use tourism and real estate development, is getting under way this year and will cover a one million square meter beachfront area. This megaproject, which will not be finished for another seven years, will comprise seven pearl-shaped buildings, which will include hotels, offices, residences. This is also located in the Seeb area.

These amalgamations of different uses have distinct advantages for Omani developers. The key driver behind these mixed-use schemes is the provision of a ready-made market – such as for retail outlets located on the site. The presence of thousands of residential tenants in the same complex ensures a predictable consumer market.