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.

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.

Hotel Accommodation
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.

Deluxe Rooms offer expansive space with a modern, Arabian-inspired décor that expresses the spirit of Oman in a contemporary setting.
Each room has views over the lush gardens and pools towards the Gulf of Oman. Deluxe Rooms offer a comfortable writing desk and broadband Internet access via a high-speed dataport. The bathroom features a separate bath and shower cubicle.
The room dimensions are 38 sqm/409 sqft. The balcony, furnished with a table and two chairs, measures 7 sqm/75 sqft.

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.
Each room has views of the lush gardens and pools towards the Gulf of Oman. Deluxe Terrace Rooms offer a comfortable writing desk and broadband Internet access via a high-speed dataport. The bathroom features a separate bath and shower cubicle. The room dimensions are 38 sqm/409 sqft. The terrace, furnished with a table and two chairs, measures 15 sqm/ 161 sqft, and has 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. Each room has views over the lush gardens and pools towards the Gulf of Oman. Deluxe Sea Facing Rooms offer a comfortable writing desk and broadband Internet access via a high-speed dataport. The bathroom features a separate bath and shower cubicle. The room dimensions are 38 sqm/409 sqft. The balcony, furnished with a table and two chairs, measures 7 sqm/75 sqft.

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. Each room has a view across the lush gardens and pool area towards the sea. Premier Rooms offer a comfortable writing desk and broadband Internet access via a high-speed dataport. The bathroom features a separate bath and shower cubicle. The room dimensions are 58 sqm/624 sqft. The balcony or patio, furnished with a table and two chairs, measures 7 sqm/75 sqft.

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. Each suite has views over the lush gardens and pools towards the Gulf of Oman. One Bedroom Suite offer a separate sitting room ideal for intimate gatherings. The bathroom features a separate bath and shower cubicle. The suite dimensions are 90 sqm/969 sqft. The spacious balcony or patio , furnished with a table and two chairs, measures 14 sqm/151 sqft.

Hotel Restaurants and Bars
Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa offers a wide choice of dining at each of it's 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.

Meal Plan Information
Breakfast: In All Day dining restaurant.
Half board: Lunch or dinner will be at Samba or Al Tanoor Buffet.

Hotel Activities and Entertainment
Dive Centre:
The EURO-DIVERS dive centre, a PADI 5 Star Gold Palm Resort, welcomes beginners and certified divers for daily scuba diving trips for one and/or two dives. Our experienced instructors teach all courses from Scuba Diver to Dive Master level in several languages. Courses start in the hotel pool and later move to the ocean to discover the rich waters of the Arabian Sea, full of corals, fishes, turtles and other sea life.

Scheduled Activities:
Offering a variety of scheduled activities and courses, with an updated schedule available every three months.

Aqua Aerobics
Every Thursday and Friday at 11.30am

Pool Games
Every Saturday, and Monday to Wednesday at 11.30am

Introduction Dive
Al Bandar pool (Sunday & Thursday from noon to 1pm)

Introduction to Kayaking
Every Sunday and Friday at 11am

Introduction to Windsurfing
Every Sunday and Tuesday 4pm

Fitness Centre:
Fully-equipped Fitness Centre offers stunning views over the beach and out to sea, and includes a sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. It is open from 6am to 11pm daily.

Tennis Courts:
The resort offers guests four tennis courts, open from 8am to 10pm daily.

Private Beaches:
The main beach is a one-kilometre expanse of warm golden sand washed by the cool turquoise waters of the Gulf of Oman. Down a short path you'll find Turtle Beach, a smaller, secluded beach at the edge of the mountains.
The main beach offer bathrooms, showers, beach loungers, umbrellas, towels, and bar service with light snacks. The beaches and facilities are for the private use of guests.

Pools:
The resort has three expansive, cooled swimming pools, open from 6am to 8pm each day: Al Waha, Al Bandar, and a private pool for guests of the Al Husn Hotel. The adjacent pool bars offer light snacks, cocktails and refreshing drinks. The pools at Al Waha and Al Bandar are connected by the Lazy River.

Lazy River:
Inspired by the centuries-old falaj system that brought fresh water to remote Omani villages, the Lazy River winds for a delightful half-kilometre between the Al Bandar and Al Waha hotels.

Adults-Only Areas:
To protect the safety of small children and provide a relaxed atmosphere for adults, certain areas of the resort, such as the in-hotel bars, the CHI spa villas, and the Xyro nighclub, are reserved for adults only.

Hotel Children Information
Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, Muscat offers families a welcoming, worry-free holiday in an enchanting corner of the world. Children can play in our safe, supervised environments, whilst parents relax and enjoy their own time together.

Little Turtles Kids Club:
Located in the Al Waha Hotel in the heart of the resort, Little Turtles provides both air-conditioned/indoor and outdoor play areas, both under trained supervision.

The minimum age for children using the Kid's Club is 4 years old and in case of children younger than 4 years old, they should be accompanied by a nanny or parents.

Little Turtles is open from 9.30am to 6pm.

Teens Club:
In the Al Bandar Hotel, Teens Club (13-16 years old) is a special part of the resort just for young adults.

Children's Pool:
The children's pool, open from 6am to 8pm, is located beside the Circles Pool at Al Bandar.

Omani Heritage Village:
Children will especially enjoy the chance to get close to authentic Arabian horses and camels at this unique cultural centre.

Activities for Children:
Children love our popular games such as Treasure Hunt, Henna Painting, and the Sand City Competition. We also offer activities that let children explore traditional Arabian crafts in a hands-on, engaging way. Contact us for the most recent list of activities.

Adults-Only Areas:
To protect the safety of small children and provide a relaxed atmosphere for adults, certain areas of the resort, such as the in-hotel bars, the CHI spa villas, and the Xyro nighclub, are reserved for adults only.

Diving Information
Dive Centre:
The EURO-DIVERS dive centre, a PADI 5 Star Gold Palm Resort, welcomes beginners and certified divers for daily scuba diving trips for one and/or two dives. Our experienced instructors teach all courses from Scuba Diver to Dive Master level in several languages.

Courses start in the hotel pool and later move to the ocean to discover the rich waters of the Arabian Sea, full of corals, fishes, turtles and other sea life.

Extremely popular are our daily dolphin excursions, snorkelling trips and sunset cruises.

Spa Information
CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La draws inspiration from the origins of the Shangri-La legend, a place of personal peace, enchantment and well-being.

Designed as a secluded spa, CHI, The Spa allows guests to enjoy the privacy and luxury of the largest spa villas in Muscat, complete with spacious relaxation areas that include a private garden patio and a garden rain shower. From the calm serenity of the Spa’s welcoming inner sanctum, guests can enjoy the experience of the unique CHI Water Oasis, featuring a vitality hydro pool, a herbal steam room, tundra and tropical showers, an ice fountain and a relaxation area inviting guests to linger in the restorative ambience of CHI. Guests can also book the Rhassul and Hammam to truly unwind and relax.

In traditional Chinese philosophy, "chi" or "Qi" is the universal life force that governs well-being and personal vitality. For people to maintain good health, it is believed that "chi" must flow freely within the body and, when blocked, "dis-ease" and illness follow. Movement is therefore a key element in releasing blockages. Body massage, exercise, stretching, hydrotherapy, and movement of the mind through relaxation and meditation combine to assist the body's natural renewal and form the basis of the CHI spa philosophy.

Hotel Additional Guest Services
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

Transfer to Hotel
A one way private transfer is included in price from airport to hotel.

Hotel Local Attractions
Oman lies in a unique region in which many coastal areas are still relatively untouched and unexplored, and new discoveries both on the land and in the sea are waiting to be made. You may choose from a variety of nature activities and excursions. All are planned and conducted with sensitivity to it's unique ecosystem.

Dolphin & Whale Watching:
More than twenty different species of cetacean make their home in the Gulf of Oman, and the waters off Muscat are particularly rewarding for the viewer. Viewing trips depart from the Dive Centre regularly.