Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

Our family has been visiting Anantara Jebel Akhdar every summer since it opened, as our annual retreat from the Dubai Summer. The drive is around 6-7 hours and it is 100% worth it. You need a 4x4 to get up the mountain and there is a checkpoint at the bottom. Each stay at the Anantara feels like stepping into a dream. Perched high in the Al Hajar Mountains, the resort’s breathtaking location is only matched by its exceptional hospitality. The staff’s warmth and dedication make each visit unforgettable. Shafiq and Abduri by the pool are endlessly attentive, while the housekeeping team ensures every detail is perfect. Sam at the Kids’ Club is a gem—so kind and patient with our daughter, making every activity fun and meaningful. A highlight for me is the resort’s legendary yoga instructor. Private sessions with him are a must, blending expert guidance with the serenity of the mountain surroundings. Excuse my squeaks as I was helpfully guided into position! What touches me the most is Anantara’s care for all living creatures. The resort actively supports local wildlife, caring for cats around the property—you’ll spot charming cat houses tucked into the beautifully landscaped grounds, a thoughtful gesture that speaks volumes about the resort’s values. We also want to give a heartfelt thanks to Maren, the resort’s GM, who is a truly wonderful human being making a positive difference in the world. Her leadership shines through in every thoughtful detail and the genuine care her team extends to every guest. Beyond the resort, exploring the surrounding mountains is always an adventure. We usually head out to explore each day after breakfast. We love meeting locals, discovering ancient villages, and immersing ourselves in Omani culture—a unique experience that adds depth to our visits. Omani people are absolutely wonderful, kind friendly and welcoming. We've met countless families and even visited their farms, goats and donkeys! The memories we create at Anantara Jebel Akhdar sustain us throughout the year - it's a magical space that gets into your soul. Yes it's a luxury getaway—but it’s also a place where we feel connected, cared for, and inspired year after year. There is nothing like walking through the beautiful grounds to the pool deck and seeing the view spread put before you. Top tip: take some binoculars - eagles regularly float up past you and you will wake up in the clouds!

Beautiful position, with a great view. Lot of activities planned for guests. Very good variety and quality of food for breakfast and also in the restaurants. Staff is extremely kind and efficient with a particularly positive note for check-in staff

Beautiful hotel with good food & service. This is a true 5-star resort with good service, which is very rare in Oman. The food was good and with different theme nights every night. It's not as good as what you get in UAE or in Asia, but it's pretty good nevertheless. The garden is beautiful durring day time, but it is really romantic at night. The location is the best, lots of hiking options close to the hotel or you need to go to alila 20 km further up. The villas are really luxurious and the outdoor space is really enjoyable during winter times. A fireplace would have been nice.

An amazing stay in a class above all others. Thoughtful, intuitive service provided by expert staff, outstanding food, and luxurious, gorgeous accommodations. We can’t say enough about how great this experience was, and highly recommend spending time here. Special thanks to Praveen, Inja, Manik, Sarhaan and Abdullah and also all of the Maison and Al Aqala restaurant staff members who made this vacation even more special. We will treasure this forever because of your high standards and attention to detail. In a lifetime of luxury travel, this property and its STAFF exceeds them all.

Top notch experience from the service, amenities and the views. The staff was attentive and responded quickly to our requests. Anantara delivers as expected.