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Set 2,000m Above Sea Level at the Edge of a Canyon, Alila Jabal Akhdar is a Hotel That Feel Like It’s on Top of the World
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Set 2,000m Above Sea Level at the Edge of a Canyon, Alila Jabal Akhdar is a Hotel That Feel Like It’s on Top of the World

Alila Jabal Akhdar opened last spring on the Al Hajar mountains range, which is one of Oman’s most magnificent, untouched landscapes. Perched over 2000 metres above sea level, the hotel overlooks a dramatic gorge and is perfectly positioned to explore the region’s rugged landscape, maki…

16 Dec 2016 By Official Bespoke 6 min

Natural Born Thriller: Oman Bets on World-Class Tourism to Reduce Its Oil Reliance

Natural Born Thriller: Oman Bets on World-Class Tourism to Reduce Its Oil Reliance

To reduce its dependence on oil, Oman is investing billions in a burgeoning hospitality industry. Eschewing glitter and artifice, the sultanate is betting instead on world-class service set within genuinely spectacular natural surroundings.

26 Oct 2016 By Official Bespoke 6 min

Fit for a King: Touring Muscat's Glittering Royal Opera House With Geoffrey Wheel

Fit for a King: Touring Muscat's Glittering Royal Opera House With Geoffrey Wheel

Geoffrey Wheel is as pleased as punch. Cracking jokes as he leads us through the stairways and public areas of Muscat's glittering Royal Opera House, the technical director shows a parent's pride in the project he has nurtured.

7 Jan 2012 By Official Bespoke 3 min

Much Kneaded: How Space, Money and Mountains Shaped the City of Muscat
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Much Kneaded: How Space, Money and Mountains Shaped the City of Muscat

Stretching thirty kilometres along the coast, Greater Muscat is a string of seaside hubs, hilltop colonies and business districts linked by mountain expressways. Like Los Angeles, this is a city built for the car.

8 Dec 2011 By Official Bespoke 4 min

Paradise found
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Paradise found

Safa al-Hashem’s beachfront getaway in Muscat is an enchanting mix of Omani style and Moroccan magic.

25 Feb 2009 By Official Bespoke 7 min

Zen getaway
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Zen getaway

Once set to Zighy Bay timing it is impossible not to reach a new level of comfort and relaxation. Ceem Haidar unwinds and discovers the virtues of Six Senses Hideaway on the Musandam Peninsula in Oman.

23 Aug 2008 By Official Bespoke 5 min

The Chedi Hotel in Oman Captures the Seductive Mystique of Muscat
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The Chedi Hotel in Oman Captures the Seductive Mystique of Muscat

Simple elegance meets local charm at The Chedi Hotel in Oman. Located along the clear waters of the Boushar beachfront, this 115-room hotel is the perfect Middle Eastern getaway from which to discover underwater wildlife, relax at the spa or simply unwind, reveals Myrna Ayad. Large terr…

20 Jun 2007 By Official Bespoke 6 min