Oman
With mile upon mile of gorgeous sandy beaches, soul-stirring deserts, majestic mountains, ancient forts and a history dating back many thousands of years, Oman is a marriage of Arabian romance and proud hospitality.
The capital Muscat is full of must-see attractions, the imposing Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and tangled Muttrah Souk chief among them. Away from the capital, traditional Omani life is on display in towns like Nizwa, famous for its 17th-century fort, and in ancient villages where families continue to make rose water from seasonal Damask roses as they have done for centuries.
Inland, the towering dunes of Sharqiyah Sands afford desert safaris and a taste of Bedouin culture, while the Al Hajar Mountains offer canyons and gorges to rival Arizona’s. In the country’s far north, cut off from the rest of Oman by the UAE, is the Musandam Peninsula, where vertical cliffs plunge into mirror-calm waters and dolphins can be spotted during traditional dhow cruises. Whereas way to the south, in the region of Dhofar, you can barter for bags of frankincense in the city of Salalah before returning to the calm of your hotel’s private beach.
-
Alila Hinu Bay
A stunning marriage of contemporary design and Arabian tradition, this beachfront resort in the south of Oman boasts a lavish spa, separate adult and family pools and supremely stylish rooms. Unfurling along a glorious stretch of [...]
View Hotel -
Jumeirah Muscat Bay
Jumeirah’s first resort in Oman is a serene retreat in a private cove between the Al Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea. It feels blissfully remote yet is just 30 minutes from the centre of Muscat. Designed to offer the most sp [...]
View Hotel -
Six Senses Zighy Bay
Surely the only resort in the world where you can arrive by tandem paraglide flight, Six Senses Zighy Bay is utterly idyllic and blissfully secluded, tucked between the Al Hajar Mountains and a mile-long sandy beach on the dramati [...]
View Hotel
