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Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
Nizwa, Oman · Anantara · Core Luxury
Anantara opened this 115-room house in 2016 on the Saiq Plateau rim about 2,000 metres up, canyon below, Jabal Akhdar's green mountain above Nizwa. Rose terraces and pomegranate country. Nizwa Fort is the drive down. World Travel Awards named it Middle East's Leading Honeymoon Resort in 2025, and Condé Nast Traveller readers ranked it 10th that year.
- 115 rooms
- Opened 2016
- Neighborhood: Saiq Plateau
- Rooms from 646 sq ft (60 m²)
About Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
- Anantara is Minor Hotels. The plateau is Oman's summer highland. Saiq is the village.
- Highest five-star resort in the Middle East is the marketing line; the altitude is the fact.
- Entry-level rooms start at 646 sq ft (60 m²).
History
Perched 2,000 m up Oman's Saiq Plateau, said to be the highest five-star resort in the Middle East.
The setting
On the Saiq Plateau, Jabal Akhdar, above Nizwa. Muscat is the coast. The house sits on the canyon rim at about 2,000 metres, among rose terraces and pomegranate country.
Restaurants and bars
- Al Maisan — Restaurant · International
- Al Qalaa — Restaurant · Middle Eastern and Arabian
- Bella Vista — Poolside · Italian, Mediterranean & poolside dining
- Al Baha — Café · International Deli / Café
- Al Burj Lounge — Bar · Lounge serving premium beverages
- Al Shourfa — Restaurant · Tapas style nibbles
Experiences
- Spice Spoons cooking class — Private tour of the chef's garden followed by a step-by-step cooking class in Thai or Omani cuisine, with lunch.
- Designer Dining by Anantara — Tailor-made private dining with a personal chef at settings such as Diana's Point or The Royal Edge glass walkway.
- Dine at Canyon's Edge — Cliff-edge dining overlooking the dramatic canyon.
- Sunrise yoga, stargazing and authentic cultural experiences — Signature experiences showcasing the mountains, including sunrise yoga, cliff-edge dining, wellness journeys, stargazing and culture.
- Jabal Activity Wall — Guided climbing routes on the Hajar mountains, including a Via Ferrata steel cable with 20-metre climbs and abseiling.
- Reach Your Peak yoga — Yoga sessions atop the scenic lookout of Diana's Point, with morning sessions for canyon views.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Private pool
- Fitness center
- Kids club
- Butler service
Awards
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
- Middle East's Leading Honeymoon Resort 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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