MUSCAT, Sultanate of Oman, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, has unveiled Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Oman at its landmark AIDA development. The project marks a significant addition to Oman's fast-growing tourism sector, redefining luxury family travel while presenting a distinctive investment opportunity within one of the Sultanate's most ambitious destinations.
Located 130 metres above sea level within AIDA's clifftop community, the resort blends high-end hospitality with immersive, family-focused entertainment. The Nickelodeon Hotel will feature 120 keys, comprising furnished themed luxury suites and family-oriented rooms ranging from one-bedroom units to expansive three-bedroom residences, each designed with bold character and playful detailing inspired by Nickelodeon's globally recognised brands.
Guests and residents will enjoy access to Aqua Nick, a signature waterpark with slides and splash zones, alongside themed dining concepts, Club Nick—the hotel's dedicated kids-only clubhouse—and a programme of live entertainment including interactive game shows, character appearances and Nickelodeon's iconic slime experiences.
For investors, the project offers full title ownership within a globally recognised branded family hospitality concept, designed to drive strong demand, long-term appeal and attractive returns.
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Oman forms part of the wider AIDA masterplan, a joint venture between Dar Global and Omran Group, Oman's leading tourism development entity. Spanning 3.5 million square metres, AIDA integrates luxury golf, residential and hospitality offerings, including mansions, limited-edition villas and premium apartments, reinforcing Oman's positioning as a destination for high-quality living, tourism and investment.
Ziad El Chaar, CEO of Dar Global, said: "AIDA is a milestone project that elevates Oman's luxury real estate landscape and supports long-term economic growth. The introduction of Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Oman reflects our commitment to delivering distinctive destinations and compelling investment opportunities aligned with global demand."
Marie Marks, Senior Vice President, Global Experiences, Paramount, added: "Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Oman will offer families and fans an unforgettable destination, combining world-class entertainment with thoughtfully designed accommodation that creates lasting memories."
Aligned with Oman Vision 2040, the development supports national objectives to expand tourism and diversify GDP. With the first phase of AIDA, including core infrastructure, scheduled for completion by 2027, early investors stand to benefit from entry into a rapidly emerging luxury destination supported by Dar Global's proven track record in branded residential and hospitality developments.
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DAR GLOBAL DEBUTS NICKELODEON HOTELS & RESORTS OMAN IN AIDA, THE ICONIC BRAND OF FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
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MUMBAI, India, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Made in India, written by Sundeep Khanna and Manish Sabharwal, traces three remarkable journeys: the rise of India's pharma industry, the birth and evolution of Lupin (BSE: 500257) (NSE: LUPIN) (REUTERS: LUPIN.BO) (BLOOMBERG: LPCIN) and the extraordinary life of its founder, Desh Bandhu Gupta. Together, the three journeys illuminate how a country once completely dependent on imported medicines became the world's pharmacy. The book shares how an individual's life, shaped early by adversity, growing up without privilege or patronage, unpredictably nurtured hunger and drive, to navigate an unforgiving state, blend national health priorities and global standards, to build a multibillion-dollar enterprise whose medicines reach patients in over 120 countries.
Made in India shows the distance travelled by a village boy from Rajasthan, who went on to become a teacher, professor and pharmaceutical employee, before founding a company worth $10 billion. It is the story of how an unlikely entrepreneur, given his role models, fought the system and left teaching and pharma jobs, going on to build a successful company, giving wings to a world-class industry and became a business icon for a nation.
Written with candor by TeamLease Services co-founder Manish Sabharwal and journalist Sundeep Khanna, the book confronts failures, financial crises, and the personal toll of leadership, alongside achievement and success, in the building of one of the world's biggest generics firms. This is a riveting portrait of entrepreneurship without mythmaking – of how institutions are built slowly, tested severely and rebuilt with resolve. Made in India weaves vivid anecdotes tracing Desh Bandhu Gupta's transformation from a humble professor to a pharma titan, finding his true calling in tending to the unmet needs of people. It issues a powerful call to future leaders, showcasing his journey of visionary entrepreneurship: rising from setbacks with raw grit and unshakeable conviction.
Made in India also spotlights Desh Bandhu Gupta's wife Manju Gupta's pivotal role amid the trials and triumphs of building Lupin. Together, the couple also built community service and rural support programs, even as Lupin and India became a reliable global supplier of pharmaceuticals.
India has today become the world's pharmacy: Nearly half of the 400 billion pills Americans consume every year are made in India, as are 60 per cent of the world's vaccines. Of the 700 US Food and Drug Administration-approved factories that sell medicines in the US, a third are located in India. The co-creators of Indian pharma – Dr. Yusuf Hamied (Cipla), Anji Reddy (Dr. Reddy's), Parvinder Singh (Ranbaxy), Dilip Shanghvi (Sun), Ramanbhai Patel (Zydus-Cadila), Habil Khorakiwala (Wockhardt) and DBG (Lupin) – matter more to India than their companies' revenues, exports or profits because they saw something no one else did. Together, they raised India's soft and hard power, demolished the myth that multinationals possess unfair advantages over Indian companies, and ended pessimism about India's ability to export goods, making pharma India's biggest manufacturing success. Together, they showed the world that a developing nation can dominate a complex industry when brilliant entrepreneurs meet smart policy. Together, they made India 'Pharmacy to the world'.
Made in India came alive during the launch as the authors, and the publisher shared their journeys, followed by a rich and engaging panel discussion on 'Past and Future of Indian Pharma' with pharma leaders Dilip Shanghvi, Sun Pharma, Dr. Yusuf Hamied, Cipla, G.V. Prasad, Dr. Reddy's, Vinita Gupta, Lupin, and Prof. M. M. Sharma, Ex-(UDCT) ICT. The panel discussed insights on leadership, nation-building, and the Indian pharma industry's crucial role in making healthcare affordable and accessible globally.
Praise for the book:
Dilip Sanghvi of Sun Pharma said, "DBG was a visionary whose heart beat for India and for Indian patients. His relentless focus on excellence defined his personality. He was a remarkable role model for all of us and one of the true architects who helped shape India's journey to becoming the pharmacy to the world".
Yusuf Hamied of Cipla said, "DBG built Lupin from extremely modest beginnings, guided by determination and a deep commitment to serving patients. DBG's life story is not only inspiring, but also a reminder of how one individuals purpose can make healthcare accessible and affordable across the world".
Made in India is a book for everyone thinking about India's place in the world, seeking role models of a world leading industry from India, entrepreneurs and business people looking for inspiration about building a valuable company, and finally, India's young and their parents, aiming to build ambition, exploration and determination.
About Lupin
Lupin Limited is a global pharmaceutical leader headquartered in Mumbai, India, with products distributed in over 120 markets. Lupin specializes in pharmaceutical products, including branded and generic formulations, complex generics, biotechnology products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Trusted by healthcare professionals and consumers globally, the company enjoys a strong position in India and the U.S. across multiple therapy areas, including respiratory, cardiovascular, anti-diabetic, anti-infective, gastrointestinal, central nervous system, and women's health. Lupin has 15 state-of-the-art manufacturing sites and 7 research centers globally, along with a dedicated workforce of over 24,000 professionals. Lupin is committed to improving patient health outcomes through its subsidiaries - Lupin Diagnostics, Lupin Digital Health, and Lupin Manufacturing Solutions. Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation has impacted more than 2.02 million beneficiaries across 5400 villages in 26 districts, spread across eight states in India.
To know more, visit www.lupin.com or follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/lupin
MUMBAI, India, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Made in India, written by Sundeep Khanna and Manish Sabharwal, traces three remarkable journeys: the rise of India's pharma industry, the birth and evolution of Lupin (BSE: 500257) (NSE: LUPIN) (REUTERS: LUPIN.BO) (BLOOMBERG: LPCIN) and the extraordinary life of its founder, Desh Bandhu Gupta. Together, the three journeys illuminate how a country once completely dependent on imported medicines became the world's pharmacy. The book shares how an individual's life, shaped early by adversity, growing up without privilege or patronage, unpredictably nurtured hunger and drive, to navigate an unforgiving state, blend national health priorities and global standards, to build a multibillion-dollar enterprise whose medicines reach patients in over 120 countries.
Made in India shows the distance travelled by a village boy from Rajasthan, who went on to become a teacher, professor and pharmaceutical employee, before founding a company worth $10 billion. It is the story of how an unlikely entrepreneur, given his role models, fought the system and left teaching and pharma jobs, going on to build a successful company, giving wings to a world-class industry and became a business icon for a nation.
Written with candor by TeamLease Services co-founder Manish Sabharwal and journalist Sundeep Khanna, the book confronts failures, financial crises, and the personal toll of leadership, alongside achievement and success, in the building of one of the world's biggest generics firms. This is a riveting portrait of entrepreneurship without mythmaking – of how institutions are built slowly, tested severely and rebuilt with resolve. Made in India weaves vivid anecdotes tracing Desh Bandhu Gupta's transformation from a humble professor to a pharma titan, finding his true calling in tending to the unmet needs of people. It issues a powerful call to future leaders, showcasing his journey of visionary entrepreneurship: rising from setbacks with raw grit and unshakeable conviction.
Made in India also spotlights Desh Bandhu Gupta's wife Manju Gupta's pivotal role amid the trials and triumphs of building Lupin. Together, the couple also built community service and rural support programs, even as Lupin and India became a reliable global supplier of pharmaceuticals.
India has today become the world's pharmacy: Nearly half of the 400 billion pills Americans consume every year are made in India, as are 60 per cent of the world's vaccines. Of the 700 US Food and Drug Administration-approved factories that sell medicines in the US, a third are located in India. The co-creators of Indian pharma – Dr. Yusuf Hamied (Cipla), Anji Reddy (Dr. Reddy's), Parvinder Singh (Ranbaxy), Dilip Shanghvi (Sun), Ramanbhai Patel (Zydus-Cadila), Habil Khorakiwala (Wockhardt) and DBG (Lupin) – matter more to India than their companies' revenues, exports or profits because they saw something no one else did. Together, they raised India's soft and hard power, demolished the myth that multinationals possess unfair advantages over Indian companies, and ended pessimism about India's ability to export goods, making pharma India's biggest manufacturing success. Together, they showed the world that a developing nation can dominate a complex industry when brilliant entrepreneurs meet smart policy. Together, they made India 'Pharmacy to the world'.
Made in India came alive during the launch as the authors, and the publisher shared their journeys, followed by a rich and engaging panel discussion on 'Past and Future of Indian Pharma' with pharma leaders Dilip Shanghvi, Sun Pharma, Dr. Yusuf Hamied, Cipla, G.V. Prasad, Dr. Reddy's, Vinita Gupta, Lupin, and Prof. M. M. Sharma, Ex-(UDCT) ICT. The panel discussed insights on leadership, nation-building, and the Indian pharma industry's crucial role in making healthcare affordable and accessible globally.
Praise for the book:
Dilip Sanghvi of Sun Pharma said, "DBG was a visionary whose heart beat for India and for Indian patients. His relentless focus on excellence defined his personality. He was a remarkable role model for all of us and one of the true architects who helped shape India's journey to becoming the pharmacy to the world".
Yusuf Hamied of Cipla said, "DBG built Lupin from extremely modest beginnings, guided by determination and a deep commitment to serving patients. DBG's life story is not only inspiring, but also a reminder of how one individuals purpose can make healthcare accessible and affordable across the world".
Made in India is a book for everyone thinking about India's place in the world, seeking role models of a world leading industry from India, entrepreneurs and business people looking for inspiration about building a valuable company, and finally, India's young and their parents, aiming to build ambition, exploration and determination.
About Lupin
Lupin Limited is a global pharmaceutical leader headquartered in Mumbai, India, with products distributed in over 120 markets. Lupin specializes in pharmaceutical products, including branded and generic formulations, complex generics, biotechnology products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Trusted by healthcare professionals and consumers globally, the company enjoys a strong position in India and the U.S. across multiple therapy areas, including respiratory, cardiovascular, anti-diabetic, anti-infective, gastrointestinal, central nervous system, and women's health. Lupin has 15 state-of-the-art manufacturing sites and 7 research centers globally, along with a dedicated workforce of over 24,000 professionals. Lupin is committed to improving patient health outcomes through its subsidiaries - Lupin Diagnostics, Lupin Digital Health, and Lupin Manufacturing Solutions. Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation has impacted more than 2.02 million beneficiaries across 5400 villages in 26 districts, spread across eight states in India.
To know more, visit www.lupin.com or follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/lupin
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
'Made in India - The story of Desh Bandhu Gupta, Lupin and Indian Pharma' Book Launched in Mumbai
'Made in India - The story of Desh Bandhu Gupta, Lupin and Indian Pharma' Book Launched in Mumbai
