Lush palm garden, elegant vanishing-edge pools, contemporary minimalist architecture. Seemingly endless stretches of private beach with views of the Gulf of Oman and the gorgeous mountain ranges of Muscat, make The Chedi a top-destination resort.Surrounded by the sparkling blue waters of the Indian Ocean, The Chedi takes a cue from the lavish lifestyle of His Majesty the Sultan.
Pampers its lucky guests with luxurious rooms, fantasy-inducing gardens and pools, and a world-class restaurant. In the 161 modern rooms and private villas in this five-star beach
resort, the décor is exquisite and every indulgence is provided, from sunken tubs to luxurious high-thread-count linens to glorious views of either the ocean or the mountains of Muscat.In The Chedi’s elegantly appointed spa, treatments offered include traditional Thai massage, oil energy-freeing Japanese massage, and tension-relieving Balinese massage. The 90 minute signature Chedi massage is a blend of aromatherapy and western spa techniques: full hand strokes move rhythmically from the head to feet in an unpredictable, relaxing flow.
A special foot massage incorporates Mediterranean essences of Jupiter and tangerine to cleanse and rejuvenate the feet through reflexology.
Signature treatment: The Chedi massage
Just fifteen minutes from the ancient centre of Muscat, Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa is a superb resort complex set on an idyllic private bay with half a kilometer of immaculate beach. Flanked by sparkling blue waters on one side and jagged mountain peaks on the other, the resort consists of three unique hotels, nineteen restaurants and bars, a spa offering a huge range of therapies, tennis courts and a variety of freeform and infinity swimming pools.
Built in majestic Omani style, Al Husn offers matchless luxury with one hundred and eighty rooms varying from deluxe to the enormous Presidential Suite. At the heart of the resort, the opulent Al Bandar overlooks a stunning complex of pools and waterways, whilst Al Waha is the perfect family destination with a range of rooms and suites designed for flexibility and a host of family-friendly diversions on offer.
With such an excellent range of land based sporting facilities and watersports that include diving and sunset cruises, there is little incentive to leave the Shangri-La. Those that do, however, will find desert safaris, wadi explorations and tours to souks and historic sites utterly enchanting. With a children’s club and dedicated swimming pool, little ones will have as good a time as their parents.