Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort has announced the return of the much-anticipated Al Jabal Al Akhdar Olive Harvest Festival, set to take place from 26 to 28 September 2024. The third celebration of the region's bountiful olive harvest promises an unforgettable experience, featuring storytelling, olive oil pressing, fun-filled competitions, kids activities and culinary demonstrations led by renowned chefs Martin Aristondo and Riccardo Passoni. Located on the Green Mountain, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort offers a unique Mediterranean-style climate, a rarity in Oman and the Middle East, which allows for the cultivation of a rich variety of fruits and vegetables. This unique environment nurtures the humble olive, giving rise to a thriving local olive oil industry. Local farmers bega...
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Anantara Al Baleed Resort Salalah brings a week long event this November Taste the world this November on an extraordinary culinary journey with leading chefs from across the globe. A week-long event takes place at Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara in Oman, captivating local diners and visitors with a diverse array of international cuisine. Nestled between a beach and freshwater lagoon, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara is the first and only luxury resort in the Dhofar region of southern Oman with private pool villas. The resort sits on a pristine 250-metre beach and features a sparkling infinity pool along with three exquisite dining options and an Anantara Spa. Located just 15 km from Salalah International Airport and directly adjacent to Al Baleed Archaeological Park, A...
Read MoreAvani Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of Avani Muscat Hotel, its newest property in the Middle East and the upbeat, contemporary brand’s first property in the Sultanate of Oman. Located in Seeb, a prime residential area at the heart of Muscat’s westward growth, the new property benefits from superb airport and city access making it a convenient base for business travellers, digital nomads and leisure travellers alike. Blending heritage-inspired touches and sleek contemporary style, the property’s 161 guest rooms are a masterclass in subtle design. Soothing yet stimulating environments, empathetic to the needs of today’s hyper connected traveller, have been created with natural materials, bespoke décor and Omani tones. In response to global travellers’ evolving working...
Read MoreTropical Cyclone Shaheen bore down on Oman on Sunday, killing at least three people, and authorities urged residents to evacuate coastal areas and delayed flights to and from the capital, Muscat. A child who had been swept away by water was found dead, the state news agency said, and another person was missing. Two Asian workers were killed when a hill collapsed on their housing area in an industrial zone as a result of the cyclone, the state news agency reported. Flooded streets are seen as Cyclone Shaheen makes landfall in Muscat Oman, October 3, 2021. REUTERS/Sultan Al Hassani The eye of the storm was about 60 km (40 miles) from Muscat and it was carrying top winds of 120 kph (75 mph) or more, a joint statement by the country's hazard, weather and civil aviation agencies said....
Read More400 destinations around the world now hold the globally recognised stamp by WTTC More than 400 destinations around the world now proudly hold the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, with New Zealand, Switzerland, and Oman among the latest major destinations to adopt the globally recognised stamp. A group of people are enjoying watching dolphins in Oman WTTC, which has been continuously leading the private sector in the efforts to rebuild global consumer confidence and encourage the return of safe international travel, made history when it launched the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp just over one year ago. The stamp, which has been crucial to restoring confidence in travellers and revive the global Travel & Tourism sector, has...
Read MoreAnantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas look forward to welcoming international travellers back to the luxurious comfort of Oman. Following the recent announcements of the Sultanate of Oman’s Supreme Committee for dealing with Covid-19 and Civil Aviation Authority, passengers who arrive in the country no longer need to quarantine if they have proof of full vaccination and can provide a negative test result for Covid-19 taken before they travel. All travellers must register on the Tarassud + platform before travelling and upload the relevant documents, including a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival, for flights lasting less than eight hours; or a negative PCR test taken no more than 96 hours before arrival, for flights of eight hours or more. Dramatic Vistas...
Read MoreIndian citizens who wish to travel to Oman can stay in the country for up to 10 days without the need for an entry visa. India is one of 103 countries whose citizens have been exempted from visas to enter the Sultanate, in a move to support tourism and shore up its struggling economy. Other Asian countries included on this list are Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Lebanon, Bhutan, Jordan, Tajikistan, Macau, Iran and Brunei. Visitors must have a confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance and a return ticket, Royal Oman Police said on its Twitter account. “Nationals of 103 counties are exempted from entry visas into the Sultanate for a period of ten days,” it said. !function(e,t,c,a){if(!e.fwn&&(a="fwn_script",n=e.fwn=function(){ n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n...
Read Moreओमान के कुदरती नजारों की विविधता आपको हैरान कर देगी। आपके लिए यकीन करना मुश्किल होगा कि खाड़ी के किसी देश में प्रकृति की इतनी खूबसूरत दुनिया होगी। यहां के समुद्र के साथ-साथ यहां का पहाड़ी इलाका और रेगिस्तान भी कई तरह के अनूठे प्राणियों का बसेरा है। हमारे देश में वाइल्डलाइफ देखने का सीजन तो शुरू हो चुका है, अब आइए एक झलक देखते हैं ओमान के वाइल्डलाइफ हॉटस्पॉट्स की 1. डॉल्फिन देखने के लिए बेहतरीन है खसाब। करें ढो क्रूज पर सवारी और जाएं ओमान के सबसे उत्तरी सिरे पर स्थित मुसंदम। वहां खूबसूरत खड़ी चोटियों के बीच बहते पानी में अठखेलियां करती हंपबैक डॉल्फिन बहुत आसानी से दिख जाएंगी। यहां इन डॉल्फिन की अच्छी-खासी तादाद है। 2. कछुओं को देखने के लिए जाएं रस-अल जिंज। गरमियों की किसी रात को शरकिया के टर्टल रिजर्व में जाएं। वहां आपको प्रकृति का एक चमत्कृत करने वाला नजारा मिलेगा जब हजारों ...
Read MoreGo where others don't go. See what others don't see. Embark on journeys of adventure and discovery in the world's most captivating destinations with Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, where once-in-a-lifetime experiences form the basis of every unforgettable trip. Abscond to a private island in turquoise Maldivian waters. Uncover the history of Mauritius. Follow in the footsteps of wise men in Oman. From journeys of discovery to journeys of serenity, Anantara invites you to immerse yourself in each of our destinations with our Signature Experiences. Frankincense Trail with the Salalah Guru Known as the perfume capital of Arabia, the coastal town of Salalah in southern Oman is renowned for its production of the fragrant resin frankincense or as it is known locally, luban....
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