Alila Jabal Akdhar, Oman
Perched 2000 meters above sea level overlooking the Hajar Mountains Alila Jabal Akdhar is the perfect base for exploring the region’s magnificent landscape of rugged, untouched beauty while experiencing the height of sumptuous comfort. Favoured amongst hotels in Nizwa, it is a haven for adventure travellers, nature lovers and those seeking a retreat from the desert heat. The resort’s 86 beautifully appointed suites and villas are located within the main hotel building or arranged in individual clusters of four to six suites, generously spaced out around the clifftop to maximise privacy and uninterrupted views over the mountains and down into the gorges.
Alila Jabal Akdhar offers unrivalled views across the gorges and mountainous ranges around the hotel, the perfect place to escape. Take pleasure in the therapeutic and pampering care of Spa Alila, whose treatments blend ancient Asian healing techniques with age-old beauty recipes, delivered from the heart. Spa Alila’s separate female and male treatment rooms are dedicated to cleansing, relaxing, pampering and rejuvenating guests with therapies inspired by the healing and beauty traditions of the region.
Make the most of your holiday with one of the experiences offered categorised by lifestyle preference such as Cultural Learning, Culinary Delights and Private Pursuits. For those who wish to explore all the location has to offer, the resort has a range of walking and hiking trails ranging from a 3 hour trip to the Wadi System to a full day hike around Jebal Shams, Oman’s highest peak.
Indulge your senses in the culinary delights of the signature restaurants on the resort. The Juniper restaurant, named after the juniper trees which grow in the highlands of Oman, offers a range of international Arabian influenced cuisine. For something a little lighter, make yourself comfortable in the welcome shade of the Rose Lounge, serving drinks and light bites for your refreshment. As the sun sets behind the mountains, relax in the softly lit, cosy ambience that sets the mood for chilling out
