Oman's newest luxury resort - Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara

Located in Salalah - the lush seaside jewel of Oman’s southern shores, famed for the riches of its frankincense groves and a profusion of tropical greenery - the luxury resort is slated to be “ideal for travellers with a passion for nature, culture and history,” according to Anantara Hotels. The new resort, which is situated between a beach and freshwater lagoon, is a convenient 15km from the airport. It has been “designed with the simple grandeur of the region’s iconic coastal fortresses in mind,” Anantara Hotels said in a press release.

Striking architecture, lush tropical gardens and water features will catch the eye of guests staying at the resort’s 136 rooms and villas. Rooms will offer “indulgent luxury” with handcrafted furnishings and rich textures throughout, with views of the Arabian Sea, lagoon or gardens. Rooms will also be equipped with interactive LED TVs, luxurious bath products, a mini bar and walk-in dressing rooms. Catering to a variety of palates, the resort’s three dining venues include ‘Sakalan’, an all-day restaurant showcasing world flavours; speciality South East Asian restaurant ‘Mekong’, featuring cuisine from countries bordering the Mekong River; and ‘Almina’, a relaxed Mediterranean beach bar and restaurant serving refreshments and barbecue food.

For couples desiring romance and seclusion, ‘Dining by Design’ offers a bespoke menu served by a private chef and waiter in an idyllic beach location. An extensive in-room dining menu will also be available. The resort is located next to the Botanical Garden and Museum of Frankincense, as well as Al Baleed Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other attractions include tours to explore the mountains, rugged wadis and pristine beaches, with active travellers well served by diving, cycling, kite surfing and climbing.

The Anantara Spa will feature five treatment rooms, a female salon and nail spa, separate male and female facilities, Razul treatment rooms and the only hammam in Salalah. “It will offer relaxing and rejuvenating treatments using indigenous ingredients for an outstanding wellness experience.” Additional amenities will include a fully equipped gym, watersports centre, tennis court, beach volleyball court and an infinity pool. Dedicated children’s and teen’s club will offer an outdoor splash area as well as a host of activities, whilst two dedicated events spaces will cater towards business meetings, conferences and weddings.

Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara is a resort we at BusinessClass are keen to test out, along with another luxury resort in Oman - Six Senses Zighy Bay, located in the Musandam Peninsula in the far northeast of the country - which offers guests the unusual opportunity to arrive at its door by paraglider. Have you visited Six Senses Zighy Bay? Or do you have plans to experience Oman’s warm hospitality? If so, let us know.