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Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
Salalah, Oman · Anantara · High Luxury
Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara stretches along 2.5 km of beach directly adjacent to the Al Baleed Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose excavated frankincense-trading port dates to the 4th century AD. The resort opened in 2016 on the western edge of what the Venetian explorer Marco Polo called "the finest city in all Arabia."
- 136 rooms
- Opened 2016
- Neighborhood: Al Mansurah Street
- Rooms from 570 sq ft (53 m²)
About Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
- The adjoining Al Baleed Archaeological Park sits within Oman's UNESCO-listed Land of Frankincense, inscribed in 2000; the excavated city walls, mosque ruins, and harbour are a ten-minute walk from the resort's beach.
- Medieval Arab geographers recorded Al Baleed (then Zafar) as the principal export point for Dhofari frankincense — a resin traded from Oman continuously for at least 5,000 years.
- The resort's 136 pool villas are set within a site where Salalah's annual khareef monsoon transforms the surrounding landscape from desert scrub to misty green highlands, drawing hundreds of thousands of domestic tourists each summer.
- Entry-level rooms start at 570 sq ft (53 m²).
History
On a 2.5-km beach in Salalah, in southern Oman's frankincense region. Pool villas with private gardens and direct beach access.
The resort opened in 2016 on the western edge of what the Venetian explorer Marco Polo called "the finest city in all Arabia.".
The setting
18 km from Salalah International Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Sakalan — Restaurant · all-day dining
- Al Mina — Restaurant · Mediterranean
- Mekong — Restaurant · Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese (Mekong River countries)
- Dakar Jazz Lounge — Bar · Gourmet bites
Experiences
- Dining by Design — Anantara's private dining concept: connoisseur menus at a sunset table on the sand or on the villa terrace, with a personal waiter.
- Spice Spoons cooking classes — Traditional Arabian and Thai cooking classes with a master chef, including a local market visit and a lunch of the creations.
- Anantara Spa with Moroccan hammam — Spa with the only hammam in Salalah, described as the first luxury hammam in the Dhofar region.
- Cinema under the stars — Film shown on a giant screen on the beach, watched from beanbags, optionally with set menus.
- Boat trips and water sports — Diving, snorkelling, dhow cruise, dolphin watching and fishing; not available during the Khareef wet season, June to September.
- Local excursions — Half-day and full-day tours, including Jebel Safari and Desert Safari tours.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
- Private beach
- EV charging
Awards
- Oman's Leading Family Resort 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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