Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, a luxurious three-hotel resort village and signature spa in the Sultanate’s capital of Muscat, nestles alongside the sparkling bay of Al Jissah in a dramatic desert setting of rugged mountains and inviting beaches.

A hidden retreat set amid 124 acres of ocean and desert scenery just fifteen minutes from the Sultanate’s capital of Muscat, the luxurious Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa expresses the welcoming heritage of Oman.

The resort comprises three hotels: Al Waha (The Oasis), an ideal family vacation getaway, Al Bandar (The Town), in the heart of the resort, and Al Husn (The Castle), an exclusive six-star indulgence.

CHI, the Spa at Shangri-La, is the most extensive and well-appointed private spa in Oman, with twelve treatment villas that create a sanctuary of personal rejuvenation and relaxation.

About Al Waha Hotel

Al Waha, Oman's first dedicated leisure hotel, is the largest of three hotels at Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, Muscat.
The name Al Waha means "The Oasis", and has been designed in such a way that the hotel's several swimming pools form an oasis incorporating many date palm trees.
Nestled at the foot of a mountain range, vehicular access has been made possible by a man-made tunnel.
The architecture of Al Waha is traditional Dhofari, from the southern region of Oman.
Comprising 262 guestrooms with a minimum room size of 37 square metres, each room provides guests with either a balcony or patio, all of which are sea-facing.

About Al Bandar Hotel

Al Bandar is one of three new hotels at Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, Muscat. The name Al Bandar means "The Town" and the architecture of the hotel is inspired by old Muscat, featuring buildings of varying heights and a variety of ornate balconies.

Al Bandar is the resort’s focal point, featuring eight food and beverage outlets and 11 meeting rooms, as well as the spectacular Barr Al Jissah Ballroom measuring 1,056 square metres and providing banquet-style seating for up to 700 people.
The five-star deluxe property provides 198 sea-facing guestrooms, each offering a minimum of 45 square metres of space and including a balcony or terrace.

About Al Husn Hotel

The Al Husn Hotel, an exclusive six-star indulgence, offers our highest level of Shangri-La service, amenities and privileges to the most discerning of travellers.

• All of our expansive, richly appointed rooms and suites have direct views of the the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Oman, with some offering a panorama of the resort and the surrounding coastline.
• Guests of the Al Husn Hotel enjoy exclusive dining, bar and beach areas and available butler service (applicable to Suite guests only).
• Access to the private, secluded Mahhara Beach and Beach Bar is reserved for guests of Al Husn.
• The 180 rooms and suites at Al Husn are among the largest and most luxurious in Oman, with an inviting décor inspired by royal Arabian palaces, accented by authentic Omani artworks. Suites offer flatsceen televisions, complimentary Internet access and DVD entertainment systems.
• Complimentary usage of iPod, provided by the hotel.
• Enjoy our pre dinner in room cocktail and canapes service (applicable to Suite guests only).

Service & Facilities

Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa offers a comprehensive range of services for both leisure and business travellers, including meeting, convention, and incentive facilities. Feel free to contact us if you require a service not listed here.

• 24-hour Room Service
• Airport Transfer
• Baby Sitting / Child Care
• Business Centre
• Butler Service in Suites
• Car Rental Service
• City Shuttle Service
• Complimentary Shoeshine Service
• Conference Facilities
• Express Check-in and Check-out
• Facilities for the Disabled
• Florist
• Foreign Exchange Counter
• Gift Shop
• Hospitality Lounge
• Laundry & Valet Service
• Library
• Non-smoking Rooms
• Parking Facilities
• Pastry Shop
• Postal / Courier Service
• Safe Deposit Box
• Taxi & Limousine Service

Restaurant

Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa offers a wide choice of dining at each of our three hotels. At the Al Waha, enjoy the culinary theatre and Latin flavours of Samba, or pick up a child-friendly meal at the Surf Café.

Al Bandar is home to Capri Court, featuring contemporary Italian cuisine, as well as Tapas & Sablah, an outdoor dining experience complete with live entertainment. Al Tanoor features an evocative Arabian atmosphere that creates an engaging dining experience at each of our many open culinary stations.

Two culinary high points of Oman may be found at the Al Husn: Sultanah, a stylish restaurant with a luxury cruise theme, and Shahrazad, the only authentic Moroccan restaurant in Muscat, which serves traditional Moroccan cuisine in a contemporary and refined setting.

Whilst at the beach, enjoy Bait Al Bahr, the ideal place to enjoy traditional Omani seafood against the backdrop of a magnificent sunset.

• Al Tanoor serves the characteristic cuisines of the Arabian Gulf region in a traditional Omani atmosphere. The interior is designed with Arabian tents, pottery, and vibrant colors which complement the enticing dishes prepared for you at the open cooking stations.
  
  In addition to Arabian cuisine, the restaurant offers Mediterranean, Persian and Turkish favourites, as well as a tempting selection of fresh fruits and juices. A la carte dining is also available.
• Enjoy freshly-prepared Omani seafood right by the beach at Bait Al Bahr, the resort’s ideal spot to catch the setting rays of the sun over the tranquil Gulf of Oman.
• An authentic Italian restaurant emphasizing high-quality ingredients, contemporary Italian recipes and a large selection of fine wines, Capri Court also offers a private dining room for special occasions.
• Samba, our popular Latin American restaurant, features sumptuous cuisines from Mexico, Chile, Peru, Brazil and Ecuador, as well as savoury Argentinean grilled meats.
  
  Dishes are prepared in open show kitchens, providing an engaging opportunity to interact with the chefs. A Tequila Bar inside the restaurant is also open during lunch and dinner.
• The only authentic Moroccan restaurant in Muscat, Shahrazad offers the exquisite tastes of traditional Moroccan cuisine in a contemporary, elegant setting.
• Sultanah offers a uniquely stylish a la carte dining experience, imaginatively presented as the interior of a luxury cruise liner showcasing captivating views of the sea. Evening menus vary according to the ‘port of call’ on the liner’s itinerary for that night.

  "Best Fine Dining Restaurant - Sultanah", MENA Awards, 2007

• Surf Cafe is a fashionable fast-food restaurant with its own Internet Café. Serving healthy salads and snacks, as well as burgers and sandwiches, Surf Café is a great spot to connect and enjoy casual fare.
• Tapas & Sablah, a relaxing piazza in the heart of the resort, serves Mediterranean and Asian tapas as well as Middle Eastern mezze late into the night, complimented by a full beverage selection.

Lounges & Bar

From casual relaxation at a poolside or beach bar, to the engaging social atmosphere of our lounges, you'll always find the right spot to refresh, relax and enjoy a day or night in Oman. The resort is also home to Xyro, a premier nightclub which features signature cocktails and DJ entertainment.

• Indulge in refreshing beverages and early evening cocktails right on the beach, with views of the inviting waters of the Gulf of Oman. Guests at Al Waha and Al Bandar are invited to enjoy the Mahhara Beach Bar and the adjoining beach area are for the exclusive use of guests at Al Husn.

  Mahhara Beach Bar
  This bar at secluded, private Mahhara Beach is reserved for guests of Al Husn, and offers a full beverage selection and butler service.

• Al Waha Lounge
  With panoramic pool, garden and sea views, the Al Waha Lobby Lounge is an inviting spot to enjoy a wide selection of coffees, teas, cocktails, and light snacks, as well as afternoon tea.
• Al Bandar Lounge
  A lively meeting place in the heart of the resort, the refined yet casual Al Bandar Lounge offers afternoon teas, pre-dinner cocktails, and light snacks throughout the day.
• Al Husn Lounge
  The stylish Al Husn Lounge, one of Muscat's premier gathering spots, offers an exclusive selection of fine teas, cocktails and other tempting refreshments.
• A contemporary coffeehouse with an upstairs bookstore, Mokha Café offers a diverse selection of freshly brewed coffees and loose-leaf teas, with a multitude of pastries and a wide range of local and international delicious desserts. Magazines, newspapers and books are available in the bookstore.
• With a long terrace overlooking the Gulf of Oman, the Piano Lounge offers memorable views of the sea and the surrounding resort. While taking in the view, enjoy our live piano music, accompanied by a wide range of light snacks including olives, chocolates and canapés, as well as coffees, teas, cocktails and wines.
• Assira (Al Waha)
  A great spot for the whole family, Assira offers a wide selection of light and healthy salads, sandwiches and snacks, as well as refreshing cold beverages throughout the day.
• Circles (Al Bandar)
  Enjoy a pizza from the wood-fired oven at Circles, which also offers snacks, pasta dishes, health drinks and cocktails.
• Al Muheet (Al Husn)
  Al Muheet offers the resort's most stylish and opulent poolside setting, with cocktails, health drinks and light snacks available to invigorate and refresh you as you enjoy the pool.
• Silver Lounge : An exclusive retreat within the six-star Al Husn hotel, this cigar lounge with an adjoining library is an elegant sanctuary for quiet reflection, offering a vast selection of premium beverages, fine wines and quality cigars from around the world.
• The Long Bar & Xyor : A sunset lounge located in the heart of the resort, The Long Bar offers a wide array of signature cocktails for you to enjoy before heading next door to Xyro, our popular nightclub. The live intertainment includes music groups and performers from around the world.

Room & Suite

Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa comprises three luxury hotels: Al Waha ("The Oasis"), an ideal choice for families and people travelling together, Al Bandar ("The Town"), a deluxe hotel in the heart of the resort, and Al Husn ("The Castle"), our most exclusive retreat.

All rooms are designed to reflect the enchanting Arabian spirit of traditional Oman, and contain artworks and imagery created by local artists. Each spacious guestroom features memorable views of the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Oman and the dramatic coastline.

Our 41 suites offer expansive luxury with traditional Omani elegance, and feature complimentary Internet access, flatscreen televisions and DVD entertainment systems. Guests in Al Husn suites enjoy panoramic sea views which may also be savoured while soaking in the bath, as well as a personal butler service on request.

• Al Waha Hotel
  • Superior Rooms offer spacious comfort with a contemporary style, in a garden setting convenient to the pool area.
  • Superior Sea Facing Rooms offer spacious comfort with a contemporary style, and feature inviting views towards the Bay of Al Jissah.
  • Superior Sea View Rooms offer spacious comfort with a contemporary style, and feature inviting views of the Bay of Al Jissah.
  • With expansive space and breathtaking views of the Gulf of Oman, Executive Sea View Rooms are ideal for families or people travelling together.
  • With expansive space and beautiful views over the gardens and pools towards the Gulf of Oman, Family Rooms are ideal for families or people traveling together.
    
    The room comprises of two interconnecting bedrooms, one with a king size bed the other with twin beds, each with its own en suite bathroom. The twin bedded room has special features including a DVD player and Play Station, a selection of games and other items designed especially for our younger guests.
  • Al Waha One Bedroom Suite offer expansive, contemporary luxury, and are ideal for guests travelling as a group or who require extra space and amenities.
  • The Specialty Suite offers the luxury of expansive space, with a contemporary décor and state-of-the-art amenities, including flatscreen televisions and DVD entertainment.
• Al Bandar Hotel
  • Deluxe Rooms offer expansive space with a modern, Arabian-inspired décor that expresses the spirit of Oman in a contemporary setting.
  • Deluxe Terrace Rooms are decorated in a modern, Arabian-inspired style, and feature an expansive terrace with direct access to the gardens and pool areas.
  • Deluxe Sea Facing Rooms offer expansive space with a modern, Arabian-inspired décor that expresses the spirit of Oman in a contemporary setting.
  • Premier Rooms are some of the largest non-suite rooms in Oman, and feature a luxurious, Arabian-inspired décor with memorable views of the lush gardens and the Gulf of Oman.
  • One Bedroom Suite offer expansive, contemporary luxury with an Arabian-inspired décor, and are ideal for guests travelling as a group or who require extra space and amenities.
  • Specialty Suites offer the luxury of expansive space, with a contemporary, Arabian-inspired décor and state-of-the-art amenities, including flatscreen televisions and DVD entertainment.
• Al Husn Hotel
  • Contemporary, Arabian-inspired luxury and generous accommodations are the hallmark of Deluxe Rooms, which are ideal for the discerning traveler who seeks exceptional luxury and personalized attention.
  • Contemporary, Arabian-inspired luxury and generous accommodations are the hallmark of Deluxe Sea View Rooms, which are ideal for the discerning traveller who seeks exceptional luxury and personalised attention.
  • Al Husn One Bedroom Suite offer expansive, contemporary luxury with an Arabian-inspired décor, and are ideal for guests travelling as a group or who require extra space and amenities.
  • Specialty Suites offer the luxury of expansive space with a contemporary, Arabian-inspired décor, and include a private terrace with outdoor Jacuzzi.
  • The Royal Suite, inspired by the famous seveententh-century Omani castle at Jabreen, evokes the elegant luxury of Arabian royalty, and offers Muscat's most exclusive and privileged guest accommodations, including a private elevator and butler service.

Room View

Al Waha Hotel	Al Bandar Hotel
Al Husn Hotel