The Chedi Muscat may be just 10 minutes from the airport but step through its gates and you enter a world of resplendent elegance: a 21-acre garden oasis between the Al Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman.
Rooms and suites are in the main hotel or dotted villa-style around the grounds; we love the Chedi Club Suites for their sunken terrazzo baths and roomy, sea-facing terraces
Club rooms and suites bestow privileged access to The Club Lounge, where benefits range from complimentary breakfast and afternoon tea to evening cocktails and canapés
Of the six restaurants, the seafood Beach Restaurant is the most romantic, while the Long Pool Cabana offers a sublime Japanese and Asian menu
Facilities include a 1,000-foot private beach, three pools (including the 103-metre Long Pool), a 700-square-metre health club and a Balinese spa
Excursions comprise overnight glamping trips in the Sharqiyah Sands, hikes up Jebel Shams, plus fishing and snorkelling in the Gulf of Oman
Jumeirah’s first resort in Oman is a serene retreat in a private cove between the Al Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea. It feels blissfully remote yet is just 30 minutes from the centre of Muscat.
Framed by rugged mountains and the Gulf of Oman, Al Waha at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah is a family-friendly coastal retreat offering spacious sea-facing rooms, a winding lazy river, world-class dining and easy access to Muscat’s cultural sights and golden beaches.
Set between dramatic mountains and the sparkling Gulf, Al Bandar at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah blends Omani elegance with 5-star flair, offering refined rooms, a private beach, the indulgent Chi, The Spa, diverse dining and a perfect base for exploring Muscat’s rich heritage and coastline.
Perched high above the shimmering waters of the Gulf of Oman, Shangri-La Al Husn is an adults-only clifftop sanctuary offering breathtaking views, a private beach, spacious sea-facing rooms and a huge infinity pool.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Al Hajar mountains with an outlook over the glittering Gulf of Oman, the Al Bustan Palace paints a spectacular picture.
With its enviable location on Muscat’s most stunning stretch of coastline, the Mandarin Oriental, Muscat, is a property that understands its setting. Rooms and suites, artfully inspired by Omani craftsmanship, are infused with vibrant colour accents, elegant furnishings, and the finesse for which the Mandarin Oriental is known. The Presidential Suite, in particular, is a place to dream about; a space that captures the soul of Shatti Al-Qurum’s glittering shores.