Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa
About the hotel
Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, a luxurious three-hotel resort village and signature spa in the Sultanate's capital of Muscat, nestles alongside the sparkling bay of Al Jissah in a dramatic desert setting of rugged mountains and inviting beaches. A hidden retreat set amid 124 acres of ocean and desert scenery just fifteen minutes from the Sultanate's capital of Muscat, the luxurious Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa expresses the welcoming heritage of Oman.Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa goes beyond the offering of other Oman resorts as it is comprised of three hotels, each of which caters to a variety of different needs. Al Waha (The Oasis), an ideal family vacation getaway, Al Bandar (The Town), in the heart of the resort, and Al Husn (The Castle), an exclusive six-star indulgence.CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La, is the most extensive and well-appointed private spa in Oman, with twelve treatment villas that create a sanctuary of personal rejuvenation and relaxation.
Directions
In Oman, driving is on the right. Road signs are in both Arabic and English.When leaving Dubai follow signs for 'Hatta' and 'Oman'. Continue through Hatta, following signs to 'Oman' and 'Muscat'. After crossing the UAE and Omani borders continue along the dual carriageway until you reach a roundabout. At the roundabout, turn right. You continue along the dual carriageway for approximately 300 km. At each roundabout continue straight ahead - signs will read either 'Sohar', before you reach the town of Sohar, and 'Muscat' thereafter. Eventually you will arrive at Muscat International Airport. At the roundabout, continue straight ahead on the dual carriageway, following signs to 'Muscat'. After about 20 km drive, passing exits for Ghala, Bausher and Madinat as Sultan Qaboos, the dual carriageway divides. Take the right hand fork, signposted for 'Muttrah and Muscat. Continue along this dual carriageway (Qurum Heights Street) which leads through the mountains. You will start to descend down a long hill which bears right over a viaduct. At the end of the viaduct take the right hand exit signposted to 'Ruwi and Darsayt'. Keep left on the exit road and continue along the dual carriageway, signposted 'Al Bustan and Muttrah Al Kubra' - do not exit down the slip road on the right hand side. You will reach some traffic lights at the end of the flyover. Continue straight ahead. You will then reach a second set of traffic lights with the Oman Sheraton hotel on your left hand side. Continue straight ahead. You then reach a third set of traffic lights. Continue straight ahead. You will then reach a fourth set of traffic lights at a roundabout which has a large incense burner monument on it. At the roundabout exit straight ahead (second exit). Continue along the dual carriageway. You will pass statues of two horses. Proceed up the hill, as you descend be prepared to turn down the right hand slip road signposted to 'Qantab'. Continue along this road, which runs through the mountains to resort. Keep on the main road - do not take the left hand turn which you will see after about ten minutes. At the roundabout exit straight ahead (second exit) and proceed up the hill. You will reach the resort entrance after about two minutes drive.
Facilities
Disabled Facilities, Air conditioning in rooms, Babysitting services, Cots available, Car parking available onsite, Wi-Fi Available, Meeting Facilities, Restaurant, Gymnasium, Outdoor Pool, Aerobics Studio, Fitness Centre, Sauna, Steam Rooms, Massage, Beauty Salon/Manicure, TV, Satellite TV, Smoking allowed in public areas, Smoking allowed in bedrooms, Safety Deposit Box, Tea/Coffee making facilities in each room, Hairdryer in each room, Iron And Board In Each Room, Minibar in each room, Telephone In Each Room, Concierge, Laundry/Valet Service, Wake Up Call Available, Currency Exchange, Interconnecting rooms available, Childrens Facilities - Indoor, Doctor on call, Ground floor bedrooms, Lift to all floors, Valet Parking, Park and Ride, Disabled Access Public Areas, Disabled Access Bedrooms, Disabled toilets on ground floor, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair Access To Reception, Wheelchair Access To Restaurant, Wheelchair Access To Bar, Wheelchair Access To Conference Rooms, In-room Broadband, Wi-Fi Available In Public Areas, Business Centre, Lounge Menu, Tennis Courts, Table Tennis, Snooker/Billiards, [Channels] News, [Channels] Sky Sports, [Channels] Foreign (European), [Channels] Foreign (Other), [Channels] Music, [Channels] Childrens, Public Air Conditioning
