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Reasons To
Visit Oman

  • 4WD Trips

    With all of these mountains, wadis and desert dunes, it is probably apparent that a saloon car isn't going to suffice for many of the journeys you take in Oman! A 4WD, piloted by a skilled local, is very often required and adds to the sense of adventure.

    4WD Trips
  • Beaches

    Oman's miles of coastline are a veritable haven of white-sand beaches and secluded coves. Whether you choose to stay in a downtown Muscat hotel where the beach is wide and open, or to head to somewhere like Musandam, where your hotel is likely to be the only thing for miles around, Oman's beaches are one of her major attractions.

    Beaches
  • Dunes

    The Wahiba Sands are easily accessible from Muscat and provide an insight into desert life. The tall dunes hide small Bedouin encampments, and a surprising array of wildlife. For the truly adventurous, the legendary sands of the Rub' al Khali, or Empty Quarter, beckon in the south of the country.

    Dunes
  • Local Culture

    Although a clichéd phrase, much of Oman is relatively untouched by Western influences, and when you stand at Nizwa market watching the locals haggle over livestock, or admire the way fields have been terraced into impossibly steep mountainsides, you're appreciating a more traditional lifestyle.

    Local Culture
  • Mountains

    The Hajar Mountains have kept the interior of Oman isolated for millennia , and the remote villages steeply terraced into the mountainsides seem little changed in that time. In Salalah the mountains have captured the moisture in the ocean air, allowing the liquid gold of frankincense to be grown on their slopes.

    Mountains
  • Wadis

    Cutting through heavily folded rock, with pretty streams and swaying palms nestled in their beds, the wadis of Oman are a major attraction, from the gentle and peaceful Wadi Bani Khalid through to the drama of Wadi Gul, with its 1 kilometre sheer sides.

    Wadis

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Accommodation in Oman: Al Waha

With a wide range of restaurants, attentive staff, children's pool and club, the Al Waha at Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah resort is great for families.

Our Rating: Medium

Al Waha

Muscat
  • Air Conditioning

  • Childrens Club

  • Dive School

  • Spa Facilities

  • Watersports

  • Golf Course Onsite

  • Golf Course Nearby

  • Tennis Courts

  • Internet Access

  • Pools (3)

  • Rooms (262)

  • Restaurants (8)

A 40 to 50 minute drive from the airport and a shorter drive to the old city of Muscat the Shangri La Al Jissah resort, the latest addition to the capital, offers the best of Omani hospitality and ultimate Arabian luxury.

Comprising of three deluxe hotels, over 20 food outlets and an exhaustive range of 21st century leisure facilities the resort is a complete experience in itself. It is however perhaps the stunning location that is the immediate attraction of the Al Jissah. The dramatic backdrop of the deep red rocky interior mountains contrasts dramatically with the white sands and clear turquoise waters of the private bay which is home resort.

Al Waha is the largest of the three hotels at the Al Jissah resort and is the ideal choice for families. Reflecting traditional Omani architecture the hotel is constructed around the luscious palm filled pool and garden area. The hotel also has a children's pool and club with extra activities.

The soothing hues of creams and browns complement the contemporary, comfortable style of the rooms, with private patio or balcony and separate bath and shower.

With an excellent choice of food outlets including South American all day dining, there is also easy access to all other resort facilities.

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