Wednesday 28 / May / 2025
Muscat: Shangri-La Al Husn Resort & Spa, Muscat unveiled its flagstone on Tuesday, in a ceremony to commemorate its relaunch as a separate resort to Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa.
The event was attended by H.E. Mohammad Al Zubair, founder of The Zubair Corporation and Mr Ziyad M. Al Zubair, Director of The Zubair Corporation - developers and owners of the property, as well as H.E. Maitha Bint Saif Majed Al Mahrouqi, Oman's Undersecretary of the Ministry of Tourism and local dignitaries.
“Our hospitality strategy is to acquire and develop assets with a strong intrinsic value for long term fundamental growth. We are excited to complete the hotel's significant refinement in time for Muscat’s peak season,” said Mr. Rashad Al Zubair, chairman of The Zubair Corporation.
References to Oman’s rich heritage begins from the moment of arrival at the palatial Al Husn – meaning ‘castle’ in Arabic. Guests are greeted by doormen in traditional Omani attire and treated to sparkling date juice and scented hand towels to freshen up. Chinese tea service is served in-room upon check-in.
Designed to reference the historic architecture of Omani forts – which can be seen in the courtyard features, arches, water installations and palm trees – the resort intends for guests to immerse themselves in its fusion of Moorish architecture in the style of the Alhambra Palace in Spain, as well as the timeless backdrop of the Gulf of Oman.
In a destination famed for its beautiful dunes and rich heritage, Shangri-La Al Husn Resort & Spa, Muscat’s team of specialists are dedicated to creating historical and cultural experiences with bespoke itineraries from pre-arrival and throughout the guest’s stay. The offerings include:
Wadi Al Arbaeen Experience
Luxury four-wheel drive cars take guests through scenic countryside and rugged mountains to Quriyat, a small coastal fishing village for eagle spotting. From there the journey continues to Wadi Al Arbaeen, famous for its natural deep pools of fresh water, for a dip in the cool sapphire-green waters. After a customised traditional barbecue lunch, guests end the day with a visit to a beautiful waterfall.
Robinson Crusoe Island Tour
Starting on a luxury yacht, guests can enjoy the rich marine life and discover wild turtles, dolphins and whales off the coast of Oman. On the shores of Bander Al Khairan Island, guests can snorkel in the calm waters of Omani Bay. The tour includes a barbecue lunch served under a traditional Omani luxury marquee on the beach.
The hotel is home to four restaurants and lounges helmed by new Executive Sous Chef, Marco De Vincentis.
As part of “Rooted in Nature” – Shangri-La’s culinary sustainability initiative to recognise local farmers, the resort has collaborated with Yuzu Farm to enable direct purchases of seasonal home-grown organic vegetables and herbs from the owners. In addition, the collaboration enables guests to privately tour the resort’s dedicated plot at the farm to learn about farming processes and to bring their choice of fresh produce back to Al Muheet restaurant for the chef to use in a personal creation.
