Location
Uniquely situated on the Saiq Plateau on Oman’s fabled Green Mountain in the Al Hajar Mountains, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort is perched 2,000 metres above sea level on the curving rim of a great canyon. The Middle East’s highest five star resort is your gateway to Oman’s ancient forts, souk market discoveries, remote agricultural villages and an impressive topography of mountain and valley scenery. An ideal choice of location for those in search of a Nizwa hotel, this extraordinary destination is just a 30-minute drive from the ancient city of Nizwa - renowned for centuries as the ‘Pearl of Islam’ and recently given the prestigious title of ‘The Capital of Islamic Culture’ for 2015.
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Key attractions in the region
- Nizwa Fort – Built in the 17th century and one of the oldest forts in Oman (57km)
- Nizwa Souq – Traditional Arabian market (57km)
- Bahla Fort – A UNESCO World Heritage Site built with traditional mud-brick walls, this fort towers over the oasis it once guarded (87km)
- Jabal Shams – Translated as the ‘Sun Mountain’, its peak is the highest point in the GCC, at just over 3,000 metres (134km)
- Falaj Al-Katmeen Aflaj Irrigation System – A UNESCO World Heritage Site that exemplifies the tradition of sharing water and communal values
Driving to the resort
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort is a two hour drive from Muscat International Airport, and four and a half hours from Dubai. Please note that as per government regulations, a four wheel drive vehicle is required to access Al Jabal Al Akhdar Mountain. We are pleased to offer chauffer driven four wheel drive vehicles between the base of the mountain and the resort, which takes 35 minutes each way. For prices and to reserve this service please contact tel +968 2521 8000 or email gsc.aaja@anantara.com.
Visa Services
We highly recommend that every guest checks their visa status and requirements prior to arriving in Oman. Should you require any further assistance with your visa, please contact our reservations team.
Getting to and from the airport
We are pleased to offer chauffeur driven four wheel drive transfers with in-vehicle entertainment, WiFi and luxury local refreshments.
Muscat Airport |
One way airport transfer |
OMR 85 per transfer |
Roundtrip airport transfer |
OMR 165 per transfer |
Base of the mountain |
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One way transfer |
OMR 35 per transfer |
Roundtrip transfer |
OMR 55 per transfer |
All transportation requests need to be requested at least 72 hours prior to the arrival. Otherwise all the late requests will be subject to availability and extra supplement of OMR 40 will be added to the above rates.
*Above prices are subject to applicable taxes and service charge.
Express Transfers
We are pleased to offer our unique and exclusive VIP airport services from Muscat International Airport (MCT). Our Plaza Lounge meet and assistance on arrival is charged at OMR 17 per person (children below 10 years old are charged at OMR 10 per child). The Plaza Premium Departure lounge is charged at OMR 11 per person (children aged between 2-8 years old are charged at OMR 8 per child; children below 2 years old are free of charge).
Experience Anantara
Exotic Arabic dishes, specialty teas and flavoured shisha enrich your Middle Eastern journey.