Shangri-La Al Waha Hotel
Muscat & the East CoastNestled at the foot of the mountains, not far from Muscat, Al Waha is Oman’s first dedicated family hotel. This superb hotel is the largest of three luxury hotels at Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa. Al Waha has a fun and informal atmosphere with excellent facilities for all.
All 262 spacious and stylish rooms and suites feature contemporary interiors decorated with traditional Omani artworks. Each room includes a balcony or terrace offering spectacular views across the Gulf of Oman.
Al Waha offers superb gourmet dining options. Sample international delights prepared in a live kitchen at Samba and enjoy child-friendly casual dining at Surf Café. Beachside restaurant Bait Al Bahr serves fresh seafood dishes alongside stunning views across the bay.
Take a slow ride along the Lazy River to Al Bandar, head to the beach, play tennis or hit the gym. There are plenty of water sports available and the diving and snorkeling is magnificent.
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Al Waha Hotel Information
Location & Getting There
The Beachfront, Muscat. A 40-minute drive from Muscat International Airport.
Accommodation
262 rooms and suites.
Activities
Pilates, personal trainer, yoga, watersports, tennis, volleyball, sailing, windsurfing, diving, snorkeling, dolphin watching.
Children
Incredibly family-friendly with own kid’s pool and kid’s club, child-friendly dining.
- Restaurants
- Infinity pool
- Fitness centre
- Private beach
- Tennis courts
- Jacuzzi
- Pilates
- Personal trainer
- Yoga
- Water sports
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Sailing
Al Waha is the ideal choice for families as it offers an array of superb facilities for children, including a kids’ club for up to ten-year-olds and various pools for young ones. Babysitting can be arranged. There’s also an adventure play area and entertainment center for older ones within the resort complex. Interconnecting Family Rooms are available, and for those wanting maximum luxury, the impressive Speciality Suites are expansive with separate living rooms and dining areas.
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