Canyon-edge stone citadel
Perched two thousand meters high on the Saiq Plateau rim, stone ramparts and falaj channels frame dramatic drops into the canyon.
“Travelers can now take in the beauty of Oman’s otherworldly desert landscapes from the comfort of Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort in the central Al Hajar Mountains.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Stone citadel architecture designed by Atelier Pod with traditional falaj water channels.
Remarkable
A mosaic Moroccan hammam and cliff-edge spa therapies infused with local frankincense.
Remarkable
A canyon via ferrata climb and high-altitude stargazing through astronomical telescopes.
What they say
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The Middle East
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
This is Oman’s wild frontier, but this space has souped it up to the max, with chasm-facing pool villas, majlis-style courtyards, a lantern-lit outdoor hookah space...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Mountain trails follow ancient falaj waterways to terraced farming villages, while Nizwa Fort sits a scenic drive down the mountain.
The rooms
Balconies look straight across the canyon gorge, while private villas feature walled courtyards and temperature-controlled plunge pools.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated infinity pool looks out over the canyon rim. Indoors, a quiet thermal pool sits beneath a domed ceiling.
The spa
Treatment suites open onto private stone courtyards, with therapies scented by local frankincense and damask rosewater.
At the table
Cliff-edge terraces host candlelit dinners over the canyon, and the central courtyard serves cardamom-spiced Omani kahwa with dates.
Appearing as an elaborate fort from above, the resort’s architecture is in fact carefully considerate of the mountaintop terrain in which it sits, mirroring its contours and hues.
How it began
The cantilevered viewing platform marks the rocky overhang where Princess Diana stood in 1986, long before the stone citadel was built.
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Silver
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Bronze
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Listed
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The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.