Shangri La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa (Muscat, Oman)

Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah comprises three luxury hotels in a village resort complex located in Muscat - the capital of the Sultanate of Oman. The resort village is on the sparkling bay at Al Jissah amid 124 acres of ocean and desert scenery - and is nestled against the dramatic backdrop of the rugged interior mountains and the spectacular waters of the Gulf of Oman. It is only a 15 minute drive to the city center for business - shopping - culture - and tourism. The airport is 28 miles - 45 minutes away. The complex has 6 main restaurants - 7 casual dining outlets and pool bars - 3 lobby lounges - 2 bars - and 1 nightclub. Cuisine styles include South American - Middle Eastern - European - International - and seafood. Recreation includes 3 private beaches - CHI the Spa at Shangri-La village - 3 outdoor pools - lazy river - health club - marina and dive center and water sports. Each hotel has a full service business center and all public areas have wireless Internet access. The resort has the largest indoor and outdoor event space in Oman. 24 hour services include concierge - doorman - front desk - room service - airport transportation and laundry. The resort complex encompasses three separate hotels. Al Husn - the Castle - has 180 exclusive suites and guestrooms. Al Bandar - the Town - is in the heart of the resort and offers 198 rooms plus extensive meeting facilities. Al Waha - the Oasis - provides 262 family-oriented accommodations. Each room or suite has a private balcony - terrace - or patio offering resort garden view or beachfront ocean view. Amenities include broadband Internet access - satellite TV - coffee and tea making facilities - iron with board - electronic safe - voicemail - writing desk - IDD 2-line phones - and marble bathrooms.