Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa - Al Waha - Oman

Overlooking a wide stretch of golden sand, the impressive Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa consists of two luxurious hotels, each with their own distinct character and ambience. Al Waha, with its kid’s club and aquatic play area, is a great choice for a family holiday, while Al Bandar is perfect for adults, offering late night bars and a laid-back feel. A series of stunning pools are linked by a lazy river, and a vast array of shared facilities and dining options complete this all-encompassing resort.

Airport Transfer

A 45-minute drive from the airport.

Location

15 minutes from downtown Muscat on the south east of the Arabian Peninsula.

Accommodation

All 262 rooms and suites feature a terrace or balcony and include a flat screen TV, DVD player, complimentary WiFi, mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities and a separate bath and shower. At Al Waha, Superior Rooms offer views of the gardens and pools, whilst Superior Sea View Rooms boast sweeping views of Barr Al Jissah Bay. The popular Interconnecting Family Rooms have one king and one twin room, each with their own bathroom, plus a PlayStation in the second bedroom, guaranteed to keep the kids happy. At Al Bandar, Deluxe Terrace Rooms offer direct access to the pools and gardens, whilst Deluxe Sea View Rooms have beautiful bay views. The luxurious One Bedroom and Speciality Suites in both hotels afford more space, featuring a generous lounge/dining room.

Restaurants And Bars

Enjoy a wide range of cuisines, with seven restaurants accessible to guests of both hotels. The Surf Café, located at Al Waha, serves American-style burgers and salads and is perfect for a family lunch in a relaxed atmosphere. For dinner, Al Tanoor and Samba each showcase a different themed buffet every evening, with flavours from Arabia, Asia, India and Latin America all featured. The brand new Chow Mee offers a taste of southeast Asian street food, while Tapas & Sablah serves an authentic Spanish tapas, together with shisha, in a casual piazza-style setting. For a romantic evening overlooking the bay, book a table on the balcony of Bait Al Bahr seafood restaurant followed by cocktails at the stylish rooftop B.A.B Lounge, or try Capri Court, the innovative Italian restaurant, with post-dinner drinks and live music at the Piano Lounge.

Meal Plans

Bed & Breakfast
Half Board
Full Board

Facilities

The resort boasts an array of family facilities with the Cool Zone Kids’ Club, for children aged 4-8 yrs, and Splashpad water-play area located at Al Waha, and the 500-metre Lazy River running between both hotels. There is also GameZ, offering snooker, air hockey and video games, as well as Adventure Zone, containing a huge soft play area complete with ball pool, slides and a demon drop. CHI, The Spa complements the more laid-back atmosphere of Al Bandar, with its 12 treatment villas, herbal steam room, hydrotherapy pool and Jacuzzi. For the more active, three expansive swimming pools, floodlit tennis courts, a fitness centre and a wide range of watersports including diving, kayaking, paddleboarding, waterskiing and flyboarding are all available.