Perched on the Saiq Plateau two thousand metres above sea level, the Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort is a luxury haven like no other, the highest five star resort in the Middle East and home to truly world-class facilities, the staggering views over the dramatic canyons and towards the horizon are just one of the incredible features of this resort. Sophisticated Arabian architecture complements the mountainous surroundings with a distinctive Omani theme present throughout. Whether you’re sat in the large infinity pool or getting pampered in the Anantara Spa, it is a surreal setting for ultimate relaxation.
Experience a real variety of flavours with four restaurants available. For genuine fine dining with a hint of Middle Eastern influence there is the Al Qalaa whilst the Al Maisan offers a more international menu. Bella Vista is an Italian all day pool bar and Al Baha is perfect for a light option at the deli café. Choose from cooking lessons, archery, painting, tennis, yoga and seemingly endless other activities during your stay, you can even head down to the nearby villages for a picnic in the peaks.
A range of hotel child prices applies to ages 0-4 & 5-11 years.
The hotel has 82 rooms and 33 villas.
Facilities
Bars and Restaurants
Al Maisan
Opening times:
Breakfast 07:00 - 10:30
Dinner 18:30 - 20:30 (Thu & Fri)
Friday Brunch 12:30 - 15:30
Enjoy international buffet dishes indoors or outside on the terrace with amazing views over the mountains.
Bella Vista
Opening times:
Breakfast 08:30 - 12:00
Lunch 12:00 - 19:00
Dinner 19:00 - 23:00
Poolside restaurant with amazing views over the mountains, serving authentic Italian dishes.
Al Qalaa
Opening times:
18:30 - 00:00 (Thu & Fri)
Enjoy traditional Arabic cuisine, including grilled seafood, and meat and vegetable specialties using fresh produce from the region.
Al Baha
Opening times:
10:30 - 19:30
Coffee, tea, pastries, freshly squeezed orange juice and a menu of snacks and light meals are served at this popular meeting spot.
Al Burj
Opening times:
16:30 - 00:00
Moroccan lounge serving an eclectic menu of teas, coffees and premium beverages.
Al Shourfa
Opening times:
16:30 - 00:00
Located on a rooftop, Al Shourfa shisha lounge is a great place to relax after dinner.
Beach and Pools
Infinity Pool
Temperature-controlled infinity swimming pool with two whirlpools offers stunning views over the mountains. There is also an adjacent children's pool.
Spa and Wellness
Anantara Spa
Opening times:
10:00 - 22:00
Relax in the Anantara Spa, featuring five luxurious treatment rooms, hair and beauty salon and separate male and female thermal suites, each including steam room, sauna, experience showers, heated pool with a whirlpool and indoor and outdoor relaxation areas.
Activities and Entertainment
About the location
Jabal Akhdar is right at the heart of the Al Hajar Mountains. Jebel Shams (the highest mountain in Oman) and Wadi Ghul (AKA the Grand Canyon of Oman) put the region on the tourist map. But even away from these giants, you can expect a dramatic landscape that soars up to 2,000-metre-high craggy peaks and then plunges back down to terraced valleys, fortress-topped ravines and rural hamlets.
Lodgings around here are remote – but that’s the best thing about them. Hotel sun terraces and swimming pools peer over canyons, while activities tend towards guided hikes and rock climbing. But although far-flung, the hotels in Jabal Akhdar are still only three hours’ drive away from the seafaring capital of Muscat.
Jabal Akhdar also has its own microclimate. It’s less desert and more Mediterranean, so you’ll come across unexpected finds like pomegranate and walnut orchards, plus mountainside rose terraces that turn pink in spring. These local specialities pop up all over Omani cuisine – watch out for Damask rosewater and apricot-sweetened curries.
Transfer time
2 hours 5 minutes from Muscat airport.
Premier Canyon View Room
Max 3 adults
Premier Canyon View Rooms are located on the ground floor and feature a king size or twin beds, bathroom with rain shower and a separate bathtub, walk-in dressing room and a spacious balcony with breathtaking views over the canyon.
60m²
Deluxe Canyon View Room
Max 3 adults
Deluxe Canyon View Rooms are located on the first floor and feature a king size or twin beds, bathroom with rain shower and a separate bathtub, walk-in dressing room and a spacious balcony with breathtaking views over the canyon.
60m²
One Bedroom Garden Pool Villa
Max 3 adults
One Bedroom Garden Pool Villas feature a bedroom with a king size bed, walk-in dressing room, bathroom with rain shower and a separate bathtub, living room, private garden and sundeck with sunbeds and a private temperature-controlled plunge pool.
178m²
One Bedroom Cliff Pool Villa
Max 3 adults
One Bedroom Cliff Pool Villas feature a bedroom with a king size bed, walk-in dressing room, bathroom with rain shower and a separate bathtub, living room, private garden and sundeck with sunbeds and a private temperature-controlled plunge pool offering amazing views over the rugged cliffs.
188m²
Early booking discount
Save up to 30% discount on the hotel price booked 90 days or more for holidays between 03 January - 08 April 2018 and 01 - 31 October 2018.
Save up to 20% discount on the hotel price booked between 45 - 89 days prior to arrival for holidays between 03 January - 08 April 2018.
Free upgrade to half board
Stay for a minimum of 3 nights between 03 January - 08 April 2018 and 01 - 31 October 2018 and receive free upgrade to half board.
Based on 1123 traveller reviews
Travellers Ratings
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Very Good
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Average
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Poor
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Terrible
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Reviews
“ Amazing hotel with breathtaking views
771jackieknees, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Dec 11 2018
This hotel will exceed your expectations. A stunning location with views across the canyon. Amazing food in the restaurants and fabulous staff.
It is so relaxing and the infinity pool is truly...
This hotel will exceed your expectations. A stunning location with views across the canyon. Amazing food in the restaurants and fabulous staff.
It is so relaxing and the infinity pool is truly wonderful.
Take a trip out to the ancient villages on this beautiful mountain and meet local people but please respect the dress code and ensure knees and shoulders are covered. These lovely people deserve respect
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“ View, service, food, spa: amazing
SabineF422, Dornbirn, Austria
Dec 11 2018
It was one of the best hotels I stayed in so far (and I am traveling a lot)
We had a room with canyon view - I spend so much time on the balcony watching the nature.
Breakfast had everything you...
It was one of the best hotels I stayed in so far (and I am traveling a lot)
We had a room with canyon view - I spend so much time on the balcony watching the nature.
Breakfast had everything you need.
The staff was extremely friendly and always attentive.
Treatment in the spa was absolutely worth the price. Very positive atmosphere in the resort.
Walking tours being offered at additional prices. We booked the sunrise tour. Fantastic mix of nature, romantic and getting to know the culture.
Gym is well equipped.
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“ Luxury 7 night holiday
Errington100, Surrey, United Kingdom
Dec 10 2018
The Anantara was beautiful such an amazing resort. We loved our canyon room overlooking the mountains and the service was outstanding. Food was overall very good but the dinner choices were quite...
The Anantara was beautiful such an amazing resort. We loved our canyon room overlooking the mountains and the service was outstanding. Food was overall very good but the dinner choices were quite repetitive. Lots of curries! We decided not to book the other restaurant as again similar food offering for dinner. Based on this if we were to return I would probably stay no more than 4/5 nights.
It is a shame the Italian restaurant isn???t open in the evening and included as part of the half board offering. This would give more dinner options to guests.
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“ Room with a view
inverkip, Muscat, Oman
Dec 10 2018
Fantastic views of the mountains. Room and service was great , The kids loved whizzing around on the bikes ( It???s a bit odd that in such expensive hotel that they want you pay for the kids bikes...
Fantastic views of the mountains. Room and service was great , The kids loved whizzing around on the bikes ( It???s a bit odd that in such expensive hotel that they want you pay for the kids bikes )
This hotel is all about the view and it???s got it 😃
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“ Great Location, but have deep pockets !
Steve C, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dec 10 2018
We recently stayed at the resort and it is in a fantastic location, but to be honest it was crazy expensive as it took advantage of over inflated bank holiday costs, and whilst the staff were...
We recently stayed at the resort and it is in a fantastic location, but to be honest it was crazy expensive as it took advantage of over inflated bank holiday costs, and whilst the staff were fantastic and the food and location great, it simply did not justify the spend. At other times the pricing looks ok, but holiday times are clearly jacked up.
If you do go, take some walking boots and get out of the resort on one of the trails and see the beautiful countryside and scenery, some of the finest in the Middle East.
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