Refurbished in summer 2001, this superb hotel enjoys a lovely beachside location
on the edge of the delightful city of Muscat. Although it is conveniently close
to the financial and business district, the hotel is an oasis of charm with
stunning views of Al Bustan Bay. French, Italian, Chinese and local cuisine are
the dining specialties whilst leisure facilities include windsurfing, kayaking,
scuba-diving, sailing, tennis, and mini golf.
The Al Bustan Palace Hotel is regarded as the pre-eminent
hotel in the Arabian Gulf and voted year after year one the world's best hotels
and it is an oasis of grandeur, hospitality and unashamed luxury, an Inter-Continental
Hotel.
Between the rugged mountain of the interior and the azure waters of the Gulf
of Oman stands the Al Bustan Palace Hotel, an emerald green
oasis with 200 acres of lush vegetation, close to the capital city of Muscat and
the business center of Ruwi. It is the epitome of luxurious elegance, a
spectacular blend of Islamic architecture and contemporary state-of-the-art
technology.
Distance:
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Seeb International Airport: 35 km
Al Khiran Terrace & Lounge: Informal modern theme restaurant
overlooking the gardens, featuring Italian A la Carte menu. Lavish buffet and
theme night buffet available for dinner from 19.00 until 23.00. Brunch on
Fridays. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 06.30 until 24.00
(evening: Life Entertainment). Ground floor.
Al Marjan Restaurant: The best of French/modern European cuisine
with extensive wine list and a sweeping view of the Al Bustan Bay. Open Saturday
to Thursday from 19.00 until 23.00. 4th floor (lobby). Live music.
China Mood: Offering genuine Chinese cuisine, giving a true taste of
delicacies from the Cantonese, Szechwan and Shanghainese provinces. The
contemporary Chinese design of this restaurant creates a cosy atmosphere, with a
care for details, such as birdcages, ideogram-decorated panels, pagoda tents for
private dining and sculptures. The restaurant design offers flexibility, as well
as being available to book for private parties in the stunning 16-seater
separate room.
Beach Pavilion Restaurant / Bar: Beach restaurant, serving light meals
and snacks at lunchtime with a variety of seafood specialties in the evening.
Open for lunch from 12.00 until 17.30, snacks and refreshments from 10.00 until
18.00. Candlelight dinner from 19.30 until 23.00, from October to May.
Seblat Al Bustan: Seasonal dining venue with traditional Omani
cuisine, in a tented Bedouin village set-up. Live Omani music, dance, henna and
handicrafts. Open Wednesdays from 19.30 until 23.00, from October to May.
Located in the date plantation in the hotel grounds. The shuttle bus is arranged
from the hotel entrance.
Al Maha Piano Bar: Light snacks, the finest cocktails and liqueurs
served. Open daily, Saturday to Thursday from 12.00 until 15.00 and 18.00 until
02.00, Fridays 18.00 until 02.00. 4th floor (lobby). Live music.
Pool Bar: open daily from 09.00 until 18.00. Soft drinks and juices are
available. Alcoholic beverages served from 12.00 until 15.00, on Fridays 14.00
until 18.00.
Atrium Tea Lounge: Light refreshments all day and traditional English
High Tea in the afternoon with live music.
