The traditional dress arrangement of the people of Oman is important and unlike many other countries is frequently seen in…
Category: Road & Rail
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Our time in a Chedi Suite Room
As their guests we were delighted to find they had accommodated us in a Chedi Suite Room. With this grade…
The Chedi in Muscat Oman
Where the majestic Al Hajar Mountains meet the waters of the Gulf of Oman, the Chedi Muscat rises amidst an…
The Abandoned Village of Sirab near Wadi Tallah
The design and construction of the Alila Jabal Akhdar resort owes much to an abandoned village nearby. Known as Srab or…
The Spa at Alila Jabal Akhdar
The Spa at the Alilia Jabal Akhdar hotel is committed to providing unique treatments that, blend ancient Asian healing techniques with…
Could Have Done and Should have Done
The title refers to the brand new Alila Resort high in the mountains of Jabal Akhdar (meaning Green Mountain). It’s perched 2000…
Driving Through the Mountains to Jabel Al Akhdar
The drive from Nizwa to Al Jabel Al Akhdar takes about 45 minutes using a 4 wheel drive vehicle. It…
Falaj Daris
Not far from the centre of Nizwa and on our way to the Alia Hotel in in Jabel Al Akhdar…
Halwa from Oman
A trip to Oman is not complete without trying some of its delicious local delicacy – Omani halwa (sweet). Halwa…
Nizwa Souq
The Souq in Nizwa bustles with vendors selling everything from meat, fish, fruits and vegetables to spices, dates, gold and…