ANANTARA AL JABAL AL AKHDAR RESORT

Accommodation at the resort has been designed to draw attention to Alila’s remarkable surroundings; Deluxe and Premier rooms boast views of the canyons from their floor-to-ceiling windows, and guests can step out to their private balconies to breathe in the mountain air and catch glimpses of goats grazing on the cliffside. A collection of exquisite Pool Villas offer either enclosed courtyards for those seeking a little more privacy, or face out to the cliffs for those seeking to take in the most panoramic vistas from their infinity-edge pools.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Couples and families
• Spa and wellness enthusiasts
• Active adventurers

THINGS TO DO AT THE HOTEL:

• Begin the day with sunrise yoga overlooking the canyon
• Take in the drama of the canyon with rock climbing or Via Ferrata
• Absorb the memorable views from the infinity-edge pool
• Retreat to the soothing surroundings of the spa for a signature rose or frankincense ritual
• Sample afternoon tea with an Arabian twist in the courtyard of Al Baha
• Gather rich spices from the souk and prepare a typical Omani dish under the guidance of the chef
• Feast on lamb shank or Omani lobster against a backdrop of hanging lanterns at Al Qalaa
• Enjoy a memorable dining experience or a spot of stargazing at Diana’s point, a platform suspended high above the canyon

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Travel by 4x4 through agricultural valleys to visit a local community where rose water is still produced using methods unchanged for generations
• Take a scenic hike down a fossil staircase past spectacular rock formations to discover cave villages and pristine waterfalls
• Visit Nizwa to stroll through its lively souk and admire the historic fort
• Walk through some of the area’s smaller canyons to a mountain oasis village and discover the typical aflaj irrigation systems