Thursday 26 / December / 2024
Muscat: The summer season continues till late August in the Sultanate of Oman and the need for relaxing cool staycation is something that anyone would fancy and look forward to.
The one answer to enjoying an exhilarating staycation in Muscat would be none other than at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, a family-friendly resort on the outskirts of Oman’s vibrant capital city.
And there are multiple reasons to choose this iconic resort providing a choice between two distinct wings – Al Bandar and Al Waha, accommodating more than 460 rooms, it has everything a family resort could comprise of, as well as its luxury clifftop resort for guests over 16 years old, Shangri-La Al Husn boasts 180 rooms, with majestic views of the Muscat arch.
Nestled amongst rugged mountains and surrounded by 124 acres of lush gardens and a 500m sandy beach, local guests can rediscover Oman’s seaside oasis with some amazing packages.
The hotel had created a dedicated Shangri-La Circle loyalty programme for Oman residents during the COVID-19 period and has retained the programme to benefit the locals and the expatriates in the country to promote the concept of staycation. The loyalty programme includes preferential rate, 20 percent off food & beverage, all spa treatments and up to 30 percent on water sports, provided by Extra Divers.
The local guests gain double benefit as it combines discounts and points through the Shangri-La loyalty programme. The summer offer at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah (Al Bandar and Al Waha) begins from OMR 60 ++ for two adults and up to 2 kids while the offer at Shangri-La Al Husn starts from OMR 80 ++ for two adults with facilities of an early check in and late check out.
Rene D. Egle, Area General Manager of Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, said: “We are very much thankful and wish to express our gratitude to the local guests who supported and stood by us during the challenging pandemic times. We are keeping the special Shangri-La Circle loyalty programme, which is an excellent and unparalleled loyalty programme tailored only for residents of Oman staying at ours for staycations and dining at the resort’s multiple venues.”
He added: “Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah remains one of the preferred venues for day passes, during the weekend or weekdays with a host of offers and facilities that are tailored for families, kids and adventure-seekers. Be it the Lazy River, splash pad, pool slides, multiple swimming pools, movie nights, a complete repertoire of restaurants: Indian, fusion, international, Mexican, the best pizza in town, Italian, southeast Asian, and Mediterranean, we have it all for our guests.”
Among the major highlights of the resort is the first ever mountain tunnel built in Oman as guests approach Al Waha, a beach with crystal- clear waters offering guests a tranquil and secluded escape from the world.
Then there is the Splash Pad, a safe and fun place for children to enjoy water play at Al Waha as part of the family-friendly amenities, and the most-loved kids’ mascot, Habibi The Turtle.
Large families and groups can also enjoy interconnecting rooms at Al Waha and Al Bandar and still enjoy their own private space.
For family entertainment, there are movie nights as part of kids-friendly activities during the weekend emphasising the resort’s goal to make staycation a quality time together in a fun and relaxed environment.
The culinary experiences at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah are unparalleled as they have 12 restaurants offering varied cuisines from authentic Omani food to Indian to Arabic to seafood and grill nights.
There are fine dining options at Sultanah which serves a variety of Mediterranean-inspired dishes using the freshest local ingredients, as well as contemporary Asian and Italian restaurants while also having an authentic seafood dining outlet. The latest addition to the culinary experience is Aangan by Rohit Ghai, the first of its kind in Oman to host a Michelin star chef restaurant in Oman. A sophisticated dining venue with a fresh take on Indian cuisine, critically acclaimed Chef Rohit Ghai is renowned for earning a Michelin star in under a year and has multiple standalone restaurants located from London to Dubai and many key destinations worldwide.
Rene D Egle added: “Aangan is a fine dining restaurant with refined cuisines served in a sharing style where one can savour multiple dishes. Our objective is to bring new flavours and concepts to Muscat, for our guests' delights.”
At Shangri-La Al Husn, the experience is for guests above 16 years old and takes them to the privacy of their own castle. The most exclusive and luxurious of the three hotels in the complex offers guests a range of upscale amenities and services.
Guests are pampering from morning to evening with dining experiences free of charge and which include gourmet breakfast, daily refilled mini bar, afternoon high tea experience to a magical aperitif hour daily with entertainment. Guests at Shangri-La Al Husn have access to a private beach, private sun lounges, an infinity pool, a 24-hour fitness center and the first of its kind the Luban spa offering a range of treatments and therapies focusing on Frankincense.
The clifftop dining experience takes you to the next level with your loved ones in one of the most exclusive locations of the resort. This unique and unforgettable clifftop dining experience at Shangri-La Al Husn offers guests a magical panoramic view of the sea and the surrounding mountains with a lavish selection of dishes served in the privacy of your own clifftop gazebo.
There is no way you can leave the resort, without trying their snorkeling or paddling underneath the famous landmark located in the city of Muscat- the Muscat Arch. It is a stunning piece of landscape at the private beach front of Al Husn. This is a popular spot exclusively available for Al Husn guests who enjoy this beautiful Instagrammers spot in the city of Muscat and admire its beauty.
