Uniquely situated on the Saiq Plateau on Oman’s fabled Green Mountain in the Al Hajar Mountains, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort is perched 2,000 metres above sea level on the curving rim of a great canyon. The Middle East’s highest five-star resort is your gateway to Oman’s ancient forts, souk market discoveries, remote agricultural villages and an impressive topography of mountain and valley scenery. An ideal choice of location for those in search of a Nizwa hotel, this extraordinary destination is just a 30-minute drive from the ancient city of Nizwa – renowned for centuries as the ‘Pearl of Islam’ and recently given the prestigious title of ‘The Capital of Islamic Culture’ for 2015.
DETAILS
A total of 115 luxury rooms and villas overlook either the dramatic canyon or tranquil gardens. Each features its own indigenous luxuries from custom-made Omani furniture to Amouage bath products evoking the region’s indigenous fragrances. The resort’s 82 Premier and Deluxe Canyon View Rooms boast a spacious bedroom, amongst the largest in the country, each with views of the dramatic canyon and a spa-like bathroom carved out of sustainable material from the local area, complete with a rain shower and separate bath alongside a balcony. Meanwhile, the 33 villas grant guests an intimate escape each with personal villa host services and a private infinity pool overlooking the cliffs or hidden in an exotic garden. Guests have the choice of either one or two bedrooms or the exclusive Three Bedroom Royal Mountain Villa.
ACCOMMODATION
True Arabian luxury blends with Anantara’s signature touches. 82 spacious rooms reveal captivating views of the canyon, and the majesty of sunrise or sunset. 32 one and two-bedroom villas offer cliff and canyon outlooks or a private garden setting, and all include a private pool and a Majlis-style living area. While the expansive two-storey Three Bedroom Royal Mountain Villa is the most prestigious amongst Oman luxury resorts.
PREMIER CANYON VIEW ROOM
Step onto your generous private balcony to be greeted by fresh mountain air and breathtaking canyon views. Admire nature’s majesty with your morning tea or coffee. Let the view inspire you to write at the stylish desk. A soak in the tub feels wonderfully indulgent with your favourite drink in hand. Interconnecting options make trips with friends and family very convenient – giving you the options of privacy and quality time together at the resort in Oman.
ONE BEDROOM DELUXE GARDEN POOL VILLA
With shaded parking and a VIP entrance, these villas offer immediate prestige. Arabian luxury inside flows out to an enclosed garden of al fresco pleasures. Refresh in your personal plunge pool and enjoy its invigorating jets, surrounded by lush nature. Dine in your Majlis in total seclusion. Spend a cosy evening in, perhaps starting with a bubble bath, followed by a movie and late-night snack.
ONE BEDROOM ANANTARA CLIFF POOL VILLA
Prestigiously situated on the edge of the cliff, each villa boasts an expansive canyon panorama. Swim across to your pool’s infinity edge to appreciate the view in all its glory. The Majlis entices relaxation. A Villa Host takes care of any extras you might need. For families and friends, interconnecting villas have a retractable wall on the outside deck to enjoy double the space together.
THREE BEDROOM ROYAL MOUNTAIN VILLA
Unparalleled in space and luxury amongst resorts in Oman, one-of-a-kind mountain residence bestows everything you would expect, and more. Signature highlights are designed for families and small groups with the most discerning needs. A garage accommodates two cars and a private entrance offers a VIP arrival. Staff quarters let you bring a nanny for little ones. Relish quiet pool days together. Or ask your Villa Host to recommend a great day out. Enjoy dinner on the patio or in your Majlis, refreshed by mountain air.
DINING
With a selection of six restaurants and lounges to choose from, guests can indulge their senses with experiences ranging from a fine dining Arabian grill concept and poolside Roman inspired restaurant to an all-day international dining restaurant serving world classics and a rooftop shisha lounge, with the pleasant climate allowing for year-round alfresco dining.
WELLNESS
Escapes to a peak of world-class hospitality and breath-taking canyon views elevate wellness at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort. Free your mind and rejuvenate your body at one with majestic nature, in a palatial five-star Oman spa hotel that is the highest in the Middle East and amongst the highest in the world.
Combining Anantara’s global expertise and tailored care with ancient indigenous wisdom, the free spirit of Balance is uniquely flexible – giving you the freedom to pursue deep relaxation, new heights of fitness and enhanced holistic health at your own pace.
At Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, specialist spa therapies and wellness experiences focus on four distinctive pathways – Relax & De-stress, Detox & Weight Loss, Rejuvenate and Mindful Moments. Begin your wellness journey with a refreshing session in a luxurious Himalayan Salt Steam Room. Create your own pathway towards personal wellbeing, with professional team of spa, fitness and wellness experts recommending and customising a range of individual experiences and extended programmes to suit your ideals and time.
