Luxury  hospitality  brand  Anantara  Hotels,  Resorts  &  Spas  has opened its second property in Oman, with the launch of Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara in the  stunning  coastal location of Salalah in the southern province of Dhofar on the Arabian Sea.

The property started welcoming guests hot on the heels of the opening of Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort in northern Oman.

Situated  between  a  long,  scenic  beach  and a freshwater  lagoon,  bordering  the  historic  Al  Baleed Unesco archaeological site,  the resort introduces a new level of luxury and refinement to the region, allowing discerning guests to discover the unique charms of southern Oman.  

Located  just  15  km  from  Salalah  International  Airport,  Al  Baleed  Resort  Salalah  by Anantara sits within easy reach of an abundance of cultural treasures and thrilling escapades.

Famed for the riches of its wadis dotted with frankincense, coconut-fringed beaches, a wealth of archaeological sites and a profusion of tropical greenery during the summer  monsoon season, Salalah offers travellers a unique destination of breathtaking natural beauty.   

Guarded  by  the  Dhofar  mountains  and  edged by  the  shimmering blue  waters of  the  Arabian  Sea,  the resort  has  been  designed  with  the  simple  grandeur  of  the  region’s  iconic  coastal  fortresses  in  mind. Striking  and  authentic  architecture  is  surrounded  by  lush  tropical  gardens,  with  walkways  framed  by 750 coconut palms and eye-catching water features to create an air of tranquillity and serenity.  

The  resort  comprises  136  guest  rooms  and  villas  offering  views  of  the  ocean,  lagoon  or  picturesque gardens.  The  40  premier  and  deluxe  rooms  offer  luxurious  handcrafted  furnishings  and  rich  textures, whilst  the  eight  one-bedroom  villas  and  88 one- and  two-bedroom  pool  villas entice  with personalised villa  host  services  and  separate  living  areas.  
The  pool  villas  have private  temperature-controlled swimming pools, the first of their kind in Salalah.  

Three exquisite dining venues showcase an array of vibrant cuisines. All-day dining restaurant Sakalan presents  world  flavours  served  by  open  kitchens,  while Asian  restaurant  Mekong  takes  guests  on  a journey of vibrant Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine.  Al  Mina,  a  relaxed  Mediterranean  beach  bar  and  restaurant  serves  well-crafted  cocktails,  barbecue delights and shisha.  

LIFE IS A JOURNEY. Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara P.O. Box 360, P.C. 214, Al Mansurah Street, Al Baleed, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman T +968 2322 8222 F +968 2322 8111 E albaleedsalalah@anantara.com anantara.com

Rooted in Thai philosophy with influences from Arabia, the world-acclaimed Anantara Spa offers guests a  holistic  experiencey,  providing  the  only  hammam  in  Salalah  alongside  rejuvenating  treatments  using indigenous  ingredients  such  as  pomegranate,  coconut  and  frankincense.   

The  resort  also  offers wellness  programmes  that  are  customised  for  each  individual’s  lifestyle  with  options  including  weight management, revitalisation, relaxation and de-stressing, detox, general wellbeing and rejuvenation that run over three, five or seven days.

Guests  also  benefit  from  a  state-of-the-art  fitness  centre,  water  sports  centre,  tennis  court,  beach volleyball  court  and  stunning  infinity  pool.  A  separate kids  and  teens  club  offers  fun-filled  activities, whilst  the  Safar  Boardroom  and  Al  Hosn  Ballroom  host business  meetings,  conferences  and  intimate weddings for up to 120 guests.  

During  their  stay,  guests  can  enjoy  an  array  of  authentic experiences,  from  hiking  up  rocky  cliffs to catching  fish  for  dinner,  saluting  the  sunset  during  a yoga  session  or  simply  slipping  out  of  their beachfront villa into the ocean.  

Al  Baleed  Resort  Salalah  by  Anantara  was  developed  by  Musstir,  the  hospitality  and  property development  company  of  MB  Group  in  Oman,  and  its  50 per cent  local  joint  venture  partner,  Omran,  the sultanate’s master developer for tourism destinations and urban communities. - TradeArabia News Service