Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa,Al Bandar

Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa,Al Bandar Rooms:

There are 198 rooms at this hotel, furnished in a contemporary style with Arabic touches. All of the rooms have balconies or patios furnished with tables and chairs, with views of the gardens and pools. Some guestrooms face the sea. All of the rooms have satellite televisions with in-house movies. Guests can make their own coffee or tea, or enjoy a drink from the room’s mini-bar. There are writing desks and free broadband internet access, as well as telephones and a fax machine. The rooms have electronic safes. The bathrooms have a bath and a separate shower. The terrace rooms have direct access to the gardens and pools. There are also larger Premier guestrooms.

The suites have all of the same amenities as the guestrooms, as well as separate lounge and dining areas. They are furnished with flat screen televisions with DVD players. The One-Bedroom Suites have separate living rooms with a patio outside, and contemporary décor. The Specialty Suites also have a dining area with seats for eight guests, in addition to lounge seating and a separate bedroom.

Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa,Al Bandar Restaurants & Bars:

Al Tanoor serves traditional Arab menu items, as well as Mediterranean, Turkish and Persian specialties, under a ceiling of tented fabric. Guests will enjoy watching their meals being created at open cooking stations. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Capri Court is an Italian restaurant that is open for dinner, with an extensive wine list. Guests can dine outside, by the light of traditional Arab lanterns, overlooking the water. Bait Al Bahr is between Al Waha and Al Bandar, and serves seafood. Tapas & Sablah serves tapas, mezze, and Asian small dishes during the evenings, in a piazza in the centre of the resort. The Lobby Lounge serves afternoon tea, as well as cocktails and snacks. The Mokha Café serves coffee, tea and pastry in a contemporary setting with colorful chairs, perfect for relaxing with one of the bookstore’s magazines. The contemporary Piano Bar has an aqua-blue lit bar and a sleek setting, complete with a long outdoor terrace. Circles is a poolside bar specializing in wood-fired pizza and pasta. The centrally located Long Bar serves cocktails, next door to the Xyro nightclub and its live entertainment.

Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa,Al Bandar Facilities:

The Chi Spa at the resort offers Asian health and beauty treatments, in one of twelve villas. The spa has its own gardens, and includes an herbal steam room, various showers, an ice fountain, and a hydro pool. The resort offers excursions and lessons in snorkeling and scuba diving, for both new and experienced divers. There are also whale and dolphin-watching excursions, and during the first half of the year, guests may be able to watch sea turtles nesting and laying eggs. The resort’s beaches are equipped with bathrooms, showers, sun loungers and umbrellas, towels, and bar services. The resort’s swimming pools provide free cold water to drink, and towels. The pools at Al Waha and Al Bandar are connected by a Lazy River ride. The resort has a fitness centre and four tennis courts, and schedules various optional group activities. There are a number of shops at the resort. The hotel has a number of activities for children, including a children’s club, daily activities, and an Omani Heritage Village complete with horses and camels. Some areas of the resort are for adults only. There is a Teens club at the Al Bandar Hotel for guests aged 13 to 16. This hotel has eleven meeting rooms and a huge ballroom, capable of seating up to 700 people at a banquet.