Overview

Find Arabian splendour on a grand scale, flanked by the dramatic mountains and warm seas of Oman. Originally built to host heads of state, this palatial resort has recently undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment and is now taking reservations again for its re-opening in October 2008.

Its location is breathtaking – the jagged Hajar mountains are its backdrop and the glittering Gulf of Oman is on its doorstep – and the resort sits in 200 acres of manicured grounds, punctuated by a network of lagoons, infinity pools and fountains.

Accommodation: 250 Guest Rooms and Suites

Accommodation

Rooms and suites all open out onto a private balcony and richly reflect Arabian culture and history. Bathrooms are spacious, and in-room technology includes flatscreen TVs, video on demand and high-speed internet access.

Book a Lagoon Room and you can step off your patio straight into the water.

Restaurants & Bars

The hotel's impressive array of restaurants offers guests a variety of international cuisines from all over the world, guaranteed to satisfy the most demanding tastes.

Guests can enjoy the classic luxury of the Al Marjan Restaurant, with its impeccable service and unique ambience offering modern European cuisine; regional Cantonese and Szechwan cuisine at China Mood; the extensive international buffet theme nights and Italian a la carte menu at the Al Khiran Terrace and the open-air Beach Pavilion beachside restaurant.

In addition, the hotel also features the Atrium Tea Lounge for afternoon tea; the Al Maha Piano Bar for drinks and entertainment; the Pool Bar for light poolside snacks and juices and Seblat Al Bustan, an authentic Omani night-time Bedouin tented dining experience.

Recreation

Waterbabies will enjoy the kilometre-long private beach, 50m infinity pool, non-motorised watersports, diving and private boat charters, and culture-seekers have Oman’s ancient forts just a desert drive away.

In 2009, a super-spa will open; in the interim, enjoy massages, steam and sauna, and a range of beauty treatments.