Families
Families are very welcome at the Al Jissah Resort and Spa and children can play in the safe, supervised environments. The Little Turtles Kids Club is located at the Al Waha Hotel and provides both indoor and outdoor play areas under trained supervision. The minimum age for children using the kid's club is four years old and in case of children younger than four years old, they should be accompanied by a nanny or parents. Little Turtles is open from 9.30am to 6pm. The Al Bandar Hotel runs a Teen Club (13-16 years old), a special part of the resort just for young adults.
The resort organises games such as treasure hunt, henna painting, and the sand city competition as well as activities that let children explore traditional Arabian crafts. A children's pool, open from 6am to 8pm, is located beside the Circles Pool at Al Bandar and the Omani Heritage Village provides children with the opportunity to get close to authentic Arabian horses and camels at the cultural centre.
Environment & Social Responsibility
From January to June, you may have the special opportunity to observe greenback and hawksbill sea turtles nesting, laying eggs or hatching. In recent years, over 100 mother turtles have been observed nesting in the area. The resort has a dedicated turtle ranger who can advise guests on the best times and the most unobtrusive areas to observe these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat.