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Shangri-La
Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa
Asia / Oman / Muscat Governorate / Muscat
Category:
Type: SPA Resort
Chain: Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts
Address: Postcode 113, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Facilities: Laundry & Dry CleaningShoppingSpa / ThalassoBabysittingCar ParkingBarCafeteria / Snack Bar24 H Room ServiceNo Smoking RoomsRestaurantsSwimming PoolFitness RoomSportsMeeting RoomsDiving CentreJacuzziMassageLibraryVolleyballWindsurfShuttle ServiceLimousine ServicesSaunaTennis CourtBusiness Centre / ServicesChildren Activities

Properties:

Open All Year... Exclusively located on the bay at Barr Al Jissah, Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa nestles against the dramatic backdrop of the rugged interior mountains and the spectacular waters of the Gulf of Oman.


General Information

Exclusively located on the bay at Barr Al Jissah, Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa nestles against the dramatic backdrop of the rugged interior mountains and the spectacular waters of the Gulf of Oman, offering both the leisure and business traveler a fully integrated destination resort, providing the perfect gateway to discover this historic land of contrasts and culture.

Set in 124 acres of distinct scenery, this five star resort complex comprises three hotels, with a total of 680 luxurious bedrooms, a large variety of food and beverage outlets, including six main restaurants, seven casual dining outlets and pool bars, three lobby lounges, two bars and a nightclub, a CHI spa and three private beaches, along with many other activity options.

Location

Situated in the south-east of the Arabian Peninsula, the Sultanate of Oman is bordered by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the west, Yemen to the south-west and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the north-west. Oman's coastline, which is 1,700 kilometers long, extends to the Gulf of Oman, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Muscat is the capital of Oman, and host to beautiful beaches and a fascinating culture and heritage that dates back thousands of years.

Food & Beverages

Samba Cuisine: South American/Argentinean, with vegetarian options South American/Argentinean restaurant serves sumptuous cuisines from Mexico, Chile, Peru, Brazil and Equador as well as Argentinean grills. Dishes are prepared in open show kitchens giving you the opportunity to interact with the chefs. Opening Hours Breakfast : 6:30 am - 11 am Lunch : 12 noon - 3 pm Dinner: 6:30 pm - 11 pm

Piano Lounge Cuisine: Beverages & snacks, with vegetarian options With a long terrace overlooking the Gulf of Oman, the Piano Lounge offers a stunning view of the sea and the rest of the resort while enjoying live jazz entertainment. Light snacks and desserts are available complimented by a wide range of coffees, teas, cocktails and wines. Opening Hours: 6 pm - 2 am Dress Code: Smart casual

Surf Café Cuisine: Salads, sandwiches & snacks, with vegetarian options Surf Café is the fashionable fast food restaurant with its own Internet Café. Serving healthy salads and snacks as well as burgers and sandwiches Surf Café is the choice for Internet surfers of all ages. Opening Hours: 10 am - 10 pm Dress Code: Casual

Circles Cuisine: Beverages, pizza & snacks, with vegetarian options Treat yourself to refreshing tropical cocktails and invigorating healthy tonics. The wood-fired pizza oven produces the best pizzas with salads, snacks and pasta dishes also available. Opening Hours:10 am - 7 pm Dress Code: Casual

Assira Cuisine: Salads, sandwiches & snacks, with vegetarian options The poolside bar offers a wide selection of light and healthy options and refreshing ice-cold beverages Opening Hours:10 am - 9 pm Happy Hour : 6 pm - 7 pm Dress Code: Casual

Al Bandar Lounge Cuisine: Beverages & snacks The ideal meeting place, where you can listen to classical music and enjoy afternoon high tea, or a pre-dinner drink in the comfort of our refined, yet casual, lobby lounge. Opening Hours:7 am - 1 am Dress Code: Smart casual

Al Waha Lounge Cuisine: Beverages & snacks, with vegetarian options With panoramic views of the pool, gardens, beach and sea, the Al Waha lobby lounge serves a wide selection of coffees, teas, cocktails, and light snacks as well as tempting afternoon tea Opening Hours: 7 am - 1 am Dress Code: Smart casual

Sultanah Cuisine: International, with vegetarian options Sultanah offers an elegant, stylish a la carte dining experience. Featuring an array of international dishes, this themed restaurant is designed as a ship with guests enjoying the cuisine found where the ship has docked for the evening. Opening Hours Breakfast : 6:30 am - 11 am Lunch : 12 noon - 3 pm Dinner : 7 pm - 11:30 pm Dress Code: Formal

Bait Al Bahr Cuisine: Seafood, with vegetarian options Located overlooking the beach between Al Waha and Al Bandar hotels, this seafood restaurant is an ideal venue to enjoy the sunset, while experiencing traditional Omani seafood. Opening Hours: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm 7 pm - 11:30 pm Dress Code: Smart casual

Shahrazad Cuisine: Moroccan, with vegetarian options The only authentic Moroccan restaurant in Muscat, Shahrazad provides a complete Moroccan experience in a traditional yet contemporary and refined setting. Opening Hours: 7 pm - 11:30 pm Dress Code:Formal

Al Tanoor Cuisine: Middle Eastern, with vegetarian options Experience the many culinary treasures of the Middle East, with hints of Asia and Europe to round off a complete dining experience. Sumptuous buffets are served for breakfast, lunch and dinner, complimented by and all-day a la carte menu Opening Hours: Breakfast : 6:30 am - 10:30 am Lunch : 12 noon - 2:30 pm Dinner : 7 pm - 11 pm Dress Code: Smart casual

Silver Lounge Cuisine: Beverages An exclusive retreat within the resort, this cigar lounge with adjoining library is an ideal sanctuary for quiet reflection, offering a vast selection of premium beverages, fine wines and quality cigars from around the world. Opening Hours: 6 pm - 0 am Dress Code: Formal

Capri Court Cuisine: Italian, with vegetarian options An authentic Italian restaurant employing the highest quality ingredients, traditional Italian recipes and a large selection of fine wines. Opening Hours:7 pm - 11:30 pm Dress Code: Formal

Al Muheet Pool Bar Cuisine: Beverages & snacks, with vegetarian options Enjoy refreshing fruit juices and invigorating healthy tonics as you relax in the resort's most opulent poolside setting. Light and healthy snacks are also available in the afternoon. Opening Hours: 10 am - 7 pm Dress Code: Casual

Tapas & Sablah Cuisine: Mediterranean & Asian tapas and mezze, with vegetarian options Sablah is the vibrant heart of the resort, a relaxing piazza perfect by day or night. Tapas serves Mediterranean and Asian tapas as well as oriental mezze late into the night, complimented by a full beverage selection and live outdoor entertainment. Opening Hours: 6?pm - 1 am Dress Code: Casual

Mahhara Beach Bar Cuisine: Beverages A secluded private beach for Al Husn guests with it's own private bar, offering butler service and a full beverage selection. Opening Hours: 10 am - 7 pm Dress Code: Casual

Mokha Café Cuisine: Beverages & snacks, with vegetarian options Mokha Café offers a diverse selection of freshly brewed coffees and loose leaf teas, with a multitude of pastries and delicious desserts. Magazines, newspapers and books are available in the library section. Opening Hours: 7 am - 1 am Dress Code: Casual

Al Husn Lounge Cuisine: Beverages & snacks See and be seen in Muscat's premier lobby lounge and enjoy an exclusive tea selection, an excellent choice of hot and cold beverages, and varied musical entertainment. Opening Hours: 7 am - 1 am Dress Code: Smart casual

Long Bar and Xyro Cuisine: Cocktails & snacks The entertainment venue of the resort. Enjoy exciting signature cocktails in the Long Bar or dance the night away in Xyro. Live International bands provide the best of entertainment. Opening Hours: 6 pm - 2 am Dress Code: Smart casual

Guest Services
  • Stretching Exercise
  • Frequency : Every Saturday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 am
  • Stretching is an activity that promotes flexibility and better blood circulation for a revitalized feeling. The activity starts with a brief warm up where one will be guided through series of stretching exercises with emphasis on proper techniques. An excellent way to start the day!
  • Aqua Aerobics
  • Frequency : Every Thursday and Friday at 11:30 am
  • Water Aero is a fun approach to fitness in the water. Enjoy an aerobic exercise without stress on joints. This activity is open to all fitness levels.
  • Breathing Exercise
  • Frequency : Every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 am
  • Breathing exercise is a combination of yoga meditation, stretching and the art of breathing.
  • Power Walking
  • Frequency : Every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 am
  • Power walking is an activity that elevates your metabollic rate. This is a form of aerobic exercise that helps you burn excess energy in a fun way.
  • Sun downer Exercise
  • Frequency : Every Saturday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5:00 pm
  • Sun Downer Exercise guides you through a series of cooling down exercises, which includes breathing and stretching. Enjoy the activity with the panoramic view of the setting sun.
  • Windsurfing
  • Frequency : Every Sunday and Tuesday at 4:00 pm
  • An introduction to windsurfing, the correct application techniques and handling of the windsurf. An opportunity to try the windsurf thereafter.
  • Kayaking
  • Frequency : Every Sunday and Friday at 11:00 am
  • An introduction to kayaking, the correct application techniques and handling of the kayak. An opportunity to try the equipment thereafter.
  • Pool Games
  • Frequency : Every Saturday, Monday to Wednesday at 11:30 am
  • A variety of water sports and pool games such as spoon diving, swimming relay and water basket balls are played.
  • Beach Volley Ball
  • Frequency : Every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 4:00 pm
  • Gather for an exciting game of volleyball. It's the time to show off your zeal and drive during this volley ball challenge.
  • Game of the Day
  • Frequency : Every Saturday, Monday and Wednesday at 11:00 am
  • A variety of activities such as football, water polo and fun family games are played during these sessions.
  • Beach Football
  • Frequency : Every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 5:00 pm and every Wednesday at 4:00 pm
  • Soccer on the beach is everyone's favorite spot. Have fun sweating it out on the beach.
  • Children's Activities An exciting range of children's activities are created for family fun and enjoyment. A variety of games such as Treasure Hunts, Sand City Competition, Henna Painting, Children's Tennis Clinic, The Mummy Game are available
  • 24-hour Room Service
  • Foreign Exchange Counter
  • Airport Transfer
  • Gift Shop
  • Baby-sitting / Child
  • Care Hospitality Lounge
  • Business Centre
  • Laundry & Valet Service
  • Butler Service in Suites, Al Husn
  • Library
  • Non-smoking Rooms
  • City Shuttle Service
  • Parking Facilities
  • Complimentary Shoe-shine Service
  • Pastry Shop
  • Conference Facilities
  • Postal / Courier Service
  • Express Check-in and Check-out
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Facilities for the Disabled
  • Taxi & Limousine Service
  • Florist
Accommodation

The five stars resort complex comprises three hotels - Al Waha, Al Bandar and Al Husn with a total of 680 rooms. No matter which hotel is chosen all rooms are sea facing and have private balconies, terraces or patios. Room facilities include 24-hour room service, coffee and tea making facilities, high speed internet access, satellite TV, iron and ironing board, electronic safes, voice mail and bathrooms with separate shower and bath.

Al Waha

  • Superior Sea facing
  • Superior Sea facing Patio
  • Deluxe Sea view
  • Deluxe Seaview Patio
  • Executive Room
  • Premier Room

They all have:

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Coffee/Tea Making Facilities
  • Electronic Safe
  • Hair-dryer
  • IDD Telephone
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Mini-Bar
  • Satellite/Cable Television
  • Separate Shower Cubicle
  • Voice Mail  
  • Regular Suite
  • Deluxe Suite

Both with:

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Coffee/Tea Making Facilities
  • Electronic Safe
  • Hair-dryer
  • IDD Telephone
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Separate Parlor/Sitting Room
  • Mini-Bar
  • Satellite/Cable Television
  • Separate Shower Cubicle
  • Voice Mail

Speciality Suite

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Coffee/Tea Making Facilities
  • Electronic Safe
  • Hair-dryer
  • IDD Telephone
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Separate Parlor/Sitting Room
  • Mini-Bar
  • Satellite/Cable Television
  • Separate Shower Cubicle
  • Voice Mail
  • VCD/DVD Player

Al Bandar

  • Al Bandar Deluxe Sea facing
  • Al Bandar Deluxe Seaview
  • Al Bandar Deluxe Seaview Terrace
  • Al Bandar Premier

They all have:

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Coffee/Tea Making Facilities
  • Electronic Safe
  • Hair-dryer
  • IDD Telephone
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Separate Parlor/Sitting Room
  • Mini-Bar
  • Satellite/Cable Television
  • Separate Shower Cubicle
  • Voice Mail  
  • Al Bandar Regular Suite  
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Coffee/Tea Making Facilities
  • Electronic Safe
  • Hair-dryer
  • IDD Telephone
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Separate Parlor/Sitting Room
  • Mini-Bar
  • Satellite/Cable Television
  • Separate Shower Cubicle
  • Voice Mail
  • Separate Parlor/Sitting Room   
  • Al Bandar Speciality Suite  
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Coffee/Tea Making Facilities
  • Electronic Safe
  • Hair-dryer
  • IDD Telephone
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Mini-Bar
  • Satellite/Cable Television
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Separate Parlor/Sitting Room
  • Separate Shower Cubicle
  • VCD/DVD Player
  • Voice Mail

Al Husn

  • Al Husn Deluxe  
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Coffee/Tea Making Facilities
  • Electronic Safe
  • Hair-dryer
  • IDD Telephone
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Mini-Bar
  • Satellite/Cable Television
  • Separate Shower Cubicle
  • VCD/DVD Player
  • Voice Mail  
  • Al Husn Regular Suite
  • Al Husn Deluxe Suite

Both with

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Coffee/Tea Making Facilities
  • Electronic Safe
  • Hair-dryer
  • IDD Telephone
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Mini-Bar
  • Satellite/Cable Television
  • Separate Parlor/Sitting Room
  • Separate Shower Cubicle
  • VCD/DVD Player
  • Voice Mail  
  • Al Husn Speciality Suite
  • Al Husn Royal Suite

Both with:

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Coffee/Tea Making Facilities
  • Electronic Safe
  • Hair-dryer
  • IDD Telephone
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Mini-Bar
  • Satellite/Cable Television
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Separate Parlor/Sitting Room
  • Separate Shower Cubicle
  • VCD/DVD Player
  • Voice Mail
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