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Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort, Oman
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EXPERT VIEW
- The Interconnecting Family Rooms at
Al Waha are great - they’re connected by an internal door which can be left open or closed for privacy; the resort also offers soft toys, crayons, milk and cookies for younger guests - It can get very hot in Oman, particularly in the summer, but the staff here go to great lengths to keep you cool - bowls of chilled fruit cocktail are distributed around the pool and ice boxes with bottles of cold water are delivered to the beach
- We love the lazy river that gently winds its way through Al Waha and Al Bandar - it’s inspired by a centuries-old system that brought fresh water to remote Omani villages, but here it delivers only fun
DINING OPTIONS
Bed & Breakfast; Half Board
PERFECT FOR
- Families - Water babies - Couples - Spa lovers OVERLOOKING A WIDE STRETCH OF GOLDEN SAND, THE IMPRESSIVE SHANGRI-LA BARR AL JISSAH RESORT & SPA CONSISTS OF TWO LUXURIOUS HOTELS, EACH WITH THEIR OWN DISTINCT CHARACTER AND AMBIENCE. AL WAHA, WITH ITS KIDS CLUB AND AQUATIC PLAY AREA, IS A GREAT CHOICE FOR A FAMILY HOLIDAY, WHILE AL BANDAR IS PERFECT FOR ADULTS, OFFERING LATE NIGHT BARS AND A LAID-BACK FEEL. A SERIES OF STUNNING POOLS ARE LINKED BY A LAZY RIVER, AND A VAST ARRAY OF SHARED FACILITIES AND DINING OPTIONS COMPLETE THIS ALL-ENCOMPASSING RESORT.
LOCATION: On Barr Al Jissah Bay, on the north east coast of Oman, 20 minutes from downtown Muscat and a 45-minute drive from the airport.
ACCOMMODATION: All 460 rooms and suites feature a terrace or balcony and include a flat screen TV, DVD player, complimentary WiFi, mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities and a separate bath and shower. At Al Waha, Superior Rooms offer views of the gardens and pools, whilst Superior Sea View Rooms boast sweeping views of Barr Al Jissah Bay. The popular Interconnecting Family Rooms have one king and one twin room, each with their own bathroom, plus a PlayStation in the second bedroom, guaranteed to keep the kids happy. At Al Bandar, Deluxe Terrace Rooms offer direct access to the pools and gardens, whilst Deluxe Sea View Rooms have beautiful bay views. The luxurious One Bedroom and Speciality Suites in both hotels afford more space, featuring a generous lounge/dining room.
RESTAURANTS & BARS: Enjoy a wide range of cuisines, with seven restaurants accessible to guests of both hotels. The Surf Café, located at Al Waha, serves American-style burgers and salads and is perfect for a family lunch in a relaxed atmosphere. For dinner, Al Tanoor and Samba each showcase a different themed buffet every evening, with flavours from Arabia, Asia, India and Latin America all featured. The brand new Chow Mee offers a taste of southeast Asian streetfood, while Tapas & Sablah serves a combination of Mediterranean and Asian Tapas, together with traditional mezze and shisha, in a casual piazza-style setting. For a romantic evening overlooking the bay, book a table on the balcony of Bait Al Bahr seafood restaurant, followed by cocktails at the stylish rooftop B.A.B Lounge, or try Capri Court, the innovative Italian restaurant, with post dinner drinks and live music at the Piano Lounge.
FACILITIES: The resort boasts an array of family facilities with the Cool Zone Kids’ Club, for children aged 4-8 yrs, and Splashpad water-play area located at Al Waha, and the 500-metre Lazy River running between both hotels. CHI, The Spa complements the more laid-back atmosphere of Al Bandar, with its 12 treatment villas, herbal steam room, hydrotherapy pool and Jacuzzi. For the more active, three expansive swimming pools, floodlit tennis courts, a fitness centre and a wide range of watersports including diving, kayaking, paddleboarding, waterskiing and flyboarding are all available.
