Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah

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	Various room types are available including 2 & 3 bedroom suites
	The children's pool, open from 6am to 8pm, is located beside the Circles Pool at Al Bandar.
	All available in the kids club
	There are outdoor play areas within the kids club. Kids also enjoy the Omani Heritage Village with its Arabrian horses and camels.
	The Chi Spa focuses on a holistic approach and has the largest spa villa rooms in Muscat, complete with spacious relaxation areas, which include a private garden patio and garden rain shower.
	There are a wide choice of restaurants within the resort's hotels. At the Al Waha, enjoy the culinary theatre and Latin flavours of Samba, or pick up a child-friendly meal at the Surf Café. The pizaa/pasta served at the bar nearest the kids pool prove popular with most toddlers and purees are available on request.
	The resort is set on several private beaches with great amenities
	Kids club for ages 4 12 and teens club for the over-12s, free of charge, open year roundKids club for ages 4 12 and teens club for the over-12s, free of charge, open year round. May be used by under 4s with a parent or babysitter (rates above).
	Babysitting available RO 3.00 per hour, rising to RO 5.00 per hour after midnight, book 24 hours in advance
	Cots & highchairs available on requests
	Room service is available.

Overview

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 comprises three hotels: Al Waha, an ideal family holiday getaway, Al Bandar, in the heart of the resort, and Al Husn, 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. Offering almost identical weather to its nearby neighbour Dubai, Oman is perfect for those that prefer a little more culture.

Located in the Al Waha Hotel in the heart of the resort, the 'Little Turtles' kids club provides both air-conditioned ...read more inside

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.../indoor and outdoor play areas, both under trained supervision. The minimum age is 4 years old , babies and children under 4 must be accompanied by a babysitter (approx, £5 per hour) or parent. Popular games such as Treasure Hunt, Henna Painting, and the Sand City Competition. They also offer activities that let children explore traditional Arabian crafts in a hands-on, engaging way. Children enjoy the chance to get close to authentic Arabian horses and camels at Omani Heritage Village, a unique cultural centre.

Adult, flight inclusive rates: Week-long stays are from £1,155pp.

Independent Advice & Booking Service: Baby Friendly Boltholes specialises in small, stylish family run hotels and rentals, however, for those looking for luxury resort hotels, we've teamed up with specialists, Quo Vadis who can also pre-book services to smooth the way for pre-school families including valet parking at airports, request child seats in resort transfers/car rental and pre-book crèche or kids club spaces. Click 'Prices' tab above to send a booking request to Quo Vadis.

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Local Knowledge

With 6000 square metres of cooled swimming pools and a 500m “lazy river” to drift down, this resort is dedicated to leisure. There are 4 tennis courts and a dive centre with PADI instruction, as well as snorkelling, dolphin & whale watching trips and a marina. On site there are 6 main restaurants with a variety of cuisines, 7 casual dining places & pool bars, 3 lounges, 2 bars and a nightclub.

The resort's main beach is a one-kilometre expanse of warm golden sand washed by the cool turquoise waters of the Gulf of man. Down a short path you'll find Turtle Beach, a smaller, secluded beach at the edge of the mountains. The main beach offer bathrooms, showers, beach loungers, umbrellas, towels, and bar service with light snacks.

Family-friendly, whale and dolphin viewing trips depart from the resort's dive centre regularly. The EURO-DIVERS dive centre is a PADI 5 Star Gold Palm Resort and accepts beginners and certified divers for daily scuba diving trips for one and/or two dives. Courses start in the hotel pool and later move to the ocean to discover the rich waters of the Arabian Sea, full of corals, fishes, turtles and other sea life.

The hotel provides a free shuttle to both the local markets, city centre and upmarket shopping mall. Plus a variety of excursions to the desert, mountains and traditional towns, village and forts.

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