Located just a 15-minute drive from Salalah Airport, this sophisticated resort feels a long way from the bustle of the city. Set midway along Dhofar’s south coast, the region is renowned for its ancient frankincense trade and the summer monsoon (the Khareef), which transforms the surrounding land into a green, tropical oasis. A wide, palm-lined beach separates the resort from the sparkling Arabian Sea, while a tranquil lagoon marks the border to the neighbouring Al Baleed Archaeological Park and the Museum of the Land of Frankincense.
Accommodation is split between stylish rooms and spacious villas, all blending sleek lines with subtle Omani design touches and views to the beach, lagoon or garden. The villas offer a private slice of paradise with generous indoor-outdoor living, private courtyards or beachfront terraces, and, in many cases, temperature-controlled plunge pools. Pick of the bunch is the three-bedroom Royal Beach Pool Villa with a private infinity pool, walk-in dressing areas, indoor and outdoor lounges, and unique beach and lagoon views.
Dining is a highlight, with a variety of cuisines spread across three restaurants. Choose from all-day international buffet meals with an Omani touch at Sakalan, South-East Asian cuisine at Mekong, and relaxed Mediterranean fare at Al Mina. A holistic spa with frankincense-infused rituals and a lavish hammam leave you feeling refreshed and pampered, while a huge infinity pool, an array of water-based activities and an open-air cinema feel just as inviting as days by the sea.
Balance unhurried beach time with a taste of Dhofar’s nature and heritage. Explore an ancient citadel, city walls and a grand mosque in the Al Baleed Archaeological Park or set off on a full-day Jebel Safari. The overnight desert camping experience showcases the majesty of the starry skies and vast desert, while bird-watching tours and dolphin-spotting boat trips bring you closer to local wildlife.
