Oman is a real hot spot for travellers at the moment and it’s not hard to understand why. It is warm throughout the year, offering sunshine during England’s most miserable months, flights are direct from the UK and it offers both a buzzy city/beach vibe as well as a cultural mountainous escape.
THE CHEDI MUSCAT
Located on the coast, overlooking the serene waters of the Gulf of Oman but also well placed in the centre of Muscat, The Chedi Muscat is the perfect hotel for both business travellers and holiday-makers alike. This stunning hotel boasts 158 bedrooms, 6 restaurants, 3 swimming pools and a grand spa. The decor of the hotel is Omani influenced whilst being very clean and chic. Each room has large windows displaying incredible panoramic views of the 21 acre garden oasis, the sparkly Gulf or the dramatic mountains. If you prefer to go out and explore, The Chedi Muscat is ideally close to a number of local delights and cultural activities, such as visiting the souks or the weekly livestock market but it is also a mere 20 minute drive from Muscat Airport. It truly is the most wonderful place to get some culture and some sunshine, away from the cold of winter.
SIX SENSES ZIGHY BAY
In the north of Oman, much closer to the UAE, is the beautiful Six Senses Zighy Bay Hotel, offering guest accommodation in the style of the indigenous village within a private marina. The location is a feast for the eyes - incredible views of the mountains on one side and the sandy beaches of Zighy Bay the other. Whilst it feels extremely remote, the level of luxury allows you to relax and unwind in true tranquility. The hotel has a range of restaurants and bars offering unique dining experiences in each. Aside from the exquisite location, private pool villas and peaceful spa, the real draw of this hotel is the amount of incredible activities on offer including sunset cruises, diving & snorkeling, mountain biking, hiking and paragliding over the bay itself. The luxuriousness paired with exciting experiences makes The Six Senses Zighy Bay the ultimate family sunny holiday hotel, just a 2 hour drive from Dubai Airport.
ALILA JABAL AKHDAR
The Alila Jabal Akhdar is a hotel for those who love both nature and an adventure, perched quietly in the Al Hajar Mountains, some 2,000 metres above sea level. The hotel’s unique design has been inspired by ancient forts and combines traditional Omani building techniques with fresh contemporary design. Aside from the heavenly bedrooms, there is a delicious restaurant, a spa providing ultimate well-being and an infinity pool that offers immense views into the gorge, making you feel like you are swimming high up in the clouds. More impressive than the hotel’s divine exteriors and interiors is the surrounding landscape - vast rugged mountains as far as the eye can see. There is plenty to do at the hotel, with the lifestyle activities being tailored around five themes - cultural learning, culinary arts, conscious living, couple celebration and active spirits. Every aspect of this hotel allow guests to experience and understand the true culture and history of this incredible country whilst enjoying a highly relaxing holiday.
