Experience world-class service at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat

Nestled against the dramatic backdrop of rugged mountains and pristine waters of the Gulf of Oman, Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa consists of two hotels, Al Bandar and Al Waha. All guests have full access to facilities available across Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa. Guest can enjoy free WiFi throughout the resort Al Waha hotel, with a minimum room size of 32 sqm each is the ideal getaway for families. Guests enjoy a balcony or patio facing the sea or pool. Al Bandar hotel offers rooms with a minimum of 38 sqm of space, a balcony or terrace with views of the garden, sea or pools. Guests have access to a total of 19 bars and restaurants across the resort. There are seven main restaurants, two all-day dining outlets, two pool bars, two lobby lounges, six cafes and bars. Bait Al Bahr is the seafood restaurant with splendid terrace views of the sea; BAB Lounge is hotel’s seaside rooftop bar; and Capri Court is contemporary Italian restaurant. Guests have access to two additional restaurants, Shahrazad and Sultanah, in the adjacent Shangri-La Al Husn Resort & Spa. The resort offers 500-metre beach, six swimming pools supervised by lifeguards and 550-metre Lazy River floating between the two hotels' main swimming pools. Thrilling watersports activities hydro-sport jet packing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, clear-bottom kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and so much more. CHI, The Spa features some of the largest and most luxurious private spa suites and villas in Oman, all within a secluded setting among lush gardens. The ecofriendly hotel also hosts Turtle Ranger programme that protects and nurtures new hatch-lings and turtle nests. Muscat International Airport is a 45-minute drive away. Muscat City Centre Mall can be reached by car in 25 minutes. Central Muscat is a 15-minute drive away. Tours of nearby historic sites, desert safaris and boat excursions can be arranged. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire resort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Shangri-La Group
Hotel chain/brand
Shangri-La Group

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet

Free parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Tennis court

  • Fitness centre

  • Fishing

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Susan
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Had a liveky stay. Particularly enjoyed the spa and lying on the grassbiverlooking the bay. Food in fish restaurant was excellent
Nikola
Czech Republic Czech Republic
The resort is beautiful and we had a great getaway from daily life there. It's location is quite remote but you can found everything you need there including free shuttle to the city. The staff is really helpful and kind. The room was clean and tidy.
Jennifer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location on a large safe beach with good family activities including lazy river, snorkelling, table tennis, football, large pools with a slide. You can pay for many water sports including wave runners, stand up paddle boards, banana boat...
Frazer
Mexico Mexico
Location is great and the surroundings / ocean is unreal - the tubing river between hotels is very great idea and fun for the kids - staff were very helpful and of great assistance
Toroa
Russia Russia
Huge hotel system consisting of three independent hotels. Al waha is absolute fabulous for children staying and vacation. Nice private place with a good beach and very fascinating lazy river
Shireen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great facilities with lots for kids to do. Very helpful and friendly staff. Big thank you to Zohar at concierge for being fantastic with our kids.
Bruno
Slovakia Slovakia
Beautiful resort, wonderful staff, very nice, kind and helpful people, clear blue sea, excellence "lazy river" canal for both, children and their parents
Shihani
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Outstanding Hospitality at Samba Restaurant – Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat We had an exceptional dining experience at Samba Restaurant during our stay at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat. A special thanks to Rusiru, the Restaurant...
Jessica
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
It was one of the best stays we've done, the hospitality was incredible. Everyone was so attentive and friendly, it was like staying with family. We found this in every aspect of the stay, from the various restaurants, the house keeping, pool...
Sajjaad
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We liked that they had a swimming pool, slides, fun activities at the kids club and the ongoing care from staff.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

11 restaurants on site
Al Tanoor
  • Cuisine
    Indian • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Gluten-free
Samba
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Gluten-free
Sultanah
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Gluten-free
Shahrazad
  • Cuisine
    Moroccan
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Gluten-free
Bait Al Bahr
  • Cuisine
    Seafood
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Gluten-free
Chow Mee
  • Cuisine
    Asian
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal
Piano Lounge
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal
B.A.B. Lounge
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal
Circles
  • Cuisine
    Pizza • International
  • Open for
    Lunch
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Halal
Capri Court
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal
Tapas
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal

House rules

Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
OMR 24.570 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
OMR 24.570 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A compulsory New Year’s Eve Gala dinner supplement of OMR 80 net per adult is applicable to all guests staying overnight on 31st of December 2025, at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah.

A 50% discount on the New Year’s Eve Gala supplement will be applicable for children aged 6 to 12 years old.

No supplement is applicable for kids below 6 years old (up to 2 kids per room).

Prepayment is required

NOTICE: CHANGE OF OPERATOR

Please be advised that effective 1 January 2026, Shangri-La Group will no longer manage Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah.

All reservations made through our channels for stays up to and including 31 December 2025 remain fully confirmed. This transition will not affect guests’ reservations or experience.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.