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Alila Jabal Akhdar

Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Oman

Alila Jabal Akhdar

High in the Al Hajar mountains, more than 2,000 metres above sea level, the retreat is built from local stone and shaped by the architecture of the region. Suites and villas make the most of the altitude, with an understated mountain-house feel, dramatic views and pools seemingly set at the edge of the cliffs. At Juniper, named for the trees that grow around Nizwa, Mishkak brings together several kinds of meat with fresh pomegranates picked on the estate. At the Rose Lounge, the same local fruit finds a sweeter expression in a sorbet scented with rose, served against a backdrop of blue sky and sheer mountains. Even the spa treatments make the most of the setting, with massages enjoyed outdoors to a backdrop of the Al Hajar peaks.

Accommodations

What we like

The View

As evening falls, wrap up warm and head to the panoramic terrace for a little stargazing.

The Journey

For the more adventurous, a via ferrata on the nearby cliffside.

The Moment

In season, rise with the dawn and join the locals on the terraces for the Damask rose harvest.

Location

Address

Al Roose,

OM 621 Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Oman

Airport

Two and a half hours from Muscat Airport by private transfer. A four-wheel drive is recommended.

Saiq plateau

Hiking and mountain biking in the surrounding mountains; Nizwa is an hour away.

At a glance

Public areas: free

In room: free