Mission
Musstir is committed to an excellent investment in sustainable growth of the tourism and real estate developments in the region.
Vision
To develop a diversified hospitality and real-estate portfolio, offering a unique experience to travelers and residents alike.

About Us
Musstir is a real estate / hospitality acquisition and development company, a part of MB Group of companies. Musstir’s activities focus on high growth markets across the Middle East and Africa with a high calibre management team who has a proven track record of property development and management in multiple geographies. Our portfolio compromises of operating and development assets across property type and customer base, to mitigate business and development risks.
Musstir’s strong ties to international hospitality operators also ensure alignment of teams and objectivities to meet aggressive asset plans. Operators are consistently monitored and benchmarked on trading results and benchmarked on trading results. The mother company provides strategic, financial and operating support for its portfolio companies and subsidiaries including Musstir.
Musstir as a developer
Musstir is a proud developer in Oman and in the region, being a key player in the market by aligning ourselves closely with the national vision 2040 for the tourism market. Our main objective has always been the successful delivery of our projects. Our investment strategy is based upon the health and forecast of the real estate market, the legal environment and public trends. Our goal is to optimize our investment process via the selection of suitable investment model of each project, shortening and making the process more efficient and finally reduction of cost via management liabilities.
Musstir as an operator
Musstir is an all around operator that is committed to our owners and partners, forming long-term relationship by delivering the best value. We provide assistance to hotel owners at all stages of development, we assist developers during the design stage by peer reviewing designs from an operation point of view. In addition, we assist with technical assessments of operating hotels.
The Essque brand
Essque is a boutique brand operated and further being developed by Musstir. Essque is currently operating Essque Zalu, a five star hotel in the northern tip of the island of Zanzibar, with plans to expand. The distinctive brand caters to the conscious traveller and celebrates explorers. The luxurious unmatched experience appeals to all our senses, fusing the local architecture and design with a modern twist.

Management Team

Safana Al Barwani
Managing Director of MUSSTIR

Safana Al Barwani is the Managing Director of MUSSTIR. She oversees the development and management of all properties on behalf of the MB Holding Group of Companies. She received her bachelor degree from The University of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Safana is also on the Board of Directors of Ubar Hotels and Resorts SAOG and Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara.

Khadija Al Sinawi
Senior HR Manager

Khadija is the Senior HR Manager at Musstir, where she leads the Human Resources team in delivering value to the company as a trusted business partner specializing in developing talent and ensuring a distinct employee experience. Khadija has around 20 years of experience in results-driven HR practices at MB Group, with extensive experience in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development. Khadija is a Certified Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) Professional and holds a Higher Diploma in Human Resources from BTEC.

Haries Salim
Senior Construction Manager

Haries Salim is the Senior Construction Manager at Musstir, responsible for overseeing the full scope of construction activities across the company’s diverse portfolio. In this capacity, he leads site-based teams and serves as the Client’s representative during the execution phase, ensuring that projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, time, and cost. With more than 28 years of experience in project and construction management, Haries has delivered a wide range of developments across Oman and the UAE, including residential and mixed-use complexes, commercial buildings, hospitals, mosques, airports, marine works, and major infrastructure projects. Haries holds a Post Graduate in Construction Management and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Jafar Hadi
Senior Design Manager

Jafar is the Senior Design Manager at Musstir, where he oversees the technical delivery of development projects. With over 31 years of extensive experience in hotel development and project management, Jafar has a proven track record in successfully delivering hospitality projects from conception to operation. He has played a key role in the development and completion of 25 hotels and resorts, managing all aspects including design coordination, construction oversight, stakeholder communication, and operational readiness. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a Certified Project Manager.

Safana Al Barwani
Managing Director

Furat Al Lawati
Chief Financial Officer

Khadija Al Sinawi
Senior HR Manager

Haries Salim
Senior Construction Manager

Furat Al Lawati
Chief Financial Officer

Furat is Musstir’s CFO, where he oversees the financial performance of the operating hotel assets, leading Musstir’s finance team and providing support to the operating assets finance team. He has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and planning, financial management, reporting, risk and governance across multiple industries such as Oil & Gas, Telecom, Aviation and Hospitality. Furat is a chartered Accountant from ACCA and holds a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from University of Birmingham, England.

Jafar Hadi
Senior Design Manager