Anantara Al Jabal Akhdar Resort

Set on the edge of a curved canyon high in the Jabal Akhdar Mountains, the Anantara Al Jabal Akhdar Resort blends into its mountain surroundings. It offers guests Arabian luxury, striking views, and the opportunity to be as relaxed or active as you choose.

Accommodation is in clusters of low-rise buildings, connected by stone pathways lined with local plants and crisscrossed by waterways resembling the traditional Omani irrigation falajs. The 82 elegant and spacious rooms reveal jaw-dropping canyon views and feature balconies, wooden floors, bathrooms with a tub, separate rain shower, and luxurious Amouge amenities. There are also 32 one and two-bedroom villas with either cliff and canyon views or a private garden setting.

All villas have a temperature-controlled private pool and a Majlis-style living area. The One Bedroom Cliff Pool Villas is the room category to book for a splurge. Next to the Anantara’s main building is a stunning infinity-edge swimming pool and a cliff-edge viewing platform named after Diana, Princess of Wales (who visited the site in 1986).

Dining at Anantara Al Jabal Akhdar is at a choice of three restaurants and a lounge where guests may sample fine Arabic cuisine, exotic Asian dishes, and classic Italian favourites.

There is also an indoor pool, a shaded children’s pool, Jacuzzi, and a beautiful spa with a private hammam, five luxurious treatment rooms, and separate male and female thermal suites.

The long list of leisure facilities available at the Anantara Al Jabal Akhdar includes a tennis court, fitness centre, library, Kids Club, Teens Club and the Recreational Centre where guests can book activities including rock-climbing, cycling, and hiking excursions.