About this hotel
General information
Alila Jabal Akhdar sits on a clifftop in the Al Hajar Mountains, some 2,000 m above sea level, built so low and so close to the rock that it almost disappears into it. The views run across deep ravines to distant desert, and the clear mountain air makes the nights ideal for stargazing. Jebel Akhdar — the name means “Green Mountain” — enjoys an almost Mediterranean climate, with pomegranates, apricots and roses growing on its terraces, which is why it is known as Oman’s fruit bowl.
The architecture borrows from the region’s ancient forts: traditional building methods, heavy fort-style doors, wooden rafters, local stone and Omani motifs, all set within a clean contemporary framework. There are 85 keys — generous suites with balconies or terraces, plus two Jabal Villas with private pools. The resort is EarthCheck certified: rainwater is collected for the gardens, drinking water is produced by reverse osmosis, and part of the kitchen’s produce comes from its own hydroponic farm.
Location
The resort lies in the northern Al Hajar range on the Jebel Akhdar massif, about an hour’s drive from the old city of Nizwa and roughly 174 km from Muscat International Airport. Jabal Villa guests are given 4×4 transfers to and from the airport or the checkpoint. Those arriving by car will find free parking for 75 vehicles and a valet service.
Spa
The spa blends time-honoured Asian healing traditions with old beauty recipes based on natural ingredients, and tailors treatments to the mountain surroundings. Its signature ritual, Heart of the Mountain, combines a garden walk, a Balinese massage on the cliff edge and the making of a personal rose and lemon balm salve. A heated indoor pool and a 24-hour gym with yoga and meditation studios complete the wellness offer.
Sports & leisure
Time here revolves around the mountains, local traditions and the sky above the peaks.
- 24-hour gym with up-to-date equipment, fitness programmes and dedicated yoga and meditation studios, all with mountain views
- an infinity pool facing the Green Mountain and a heated indoor pool
- From Earth to Flame — a tour of the resort’s hydroponic farm followed by cooking lunch or dinner with the chef
- From Garden to Glass — a mocktail workshop using herbs and fruit from the garden
- In the Footsteps of Nizwa — an outing to Nizwa’s souq and fort and the old lanes of Birkat Al Mouz
- stargazing under clear mountain skies
- excursions in the area: the Jebel Akhdar hiking trails, Jebel Shams and Bahla Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
For children
The Play Alila kids’ club keeps younger guests busy with storytelling, games and arts and crafts inspired by Omani culture, while teenagers have their own Teen Zone. Families are well served by the two-level Loft Suite, which has a separate bunk-bed room.
Restaurants & bars
Juniper, the main restaurant, takes its name from the juniper trees of Oman’s highlands. It serves breakfast and dinner, with local and international dishes inspired by the golden age of Arab cuisine and built on seasonal produce from the resort’s hydroponic farm and nearby growers; some tables are outdoors, facing the Al Hajar Mountains, and the restaurant is reserved for resident guests. Rose Lounge is a softly lit, intimate space for drinks and Asian-inspired light dishes scented with mountain botanicals, at its best as the sun sets over the peaks. In-suite dining is also available.
Swimming
The outdoor infinity pool looks out over the slopes of the Green Mountain, and a heated indoor pool takes over on cooler days. Both Jabal Villas have their own private pools.
Pets
Pets are not permitted.
Rooms
The contemporary suites and villas take their cue from Oman’s ancient forts and are designed for indoor-outdoor living, each with a balcony, terrace or patio facing the mountains. Most suites measure 68 m² and differ by position, floor and view, with a choice of a king bed or two twin beds.
Every suite and villa has a UHD smart TV, individual climate control, blackout curtains, a hairdryer, branded toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, a minibar with complimentary soft drinks, a coffee machine and an in-room safe, with an iron and board on request.
1 King Bed with Mountain View
An upper-floor suite in the main building with a king bed, a freestanding bathtub and separate rain shower, and a private balcony with panoramic views of the mountains and canyon.
2 Twin Beds with Mountain View
An upper-floor suite in the main building with two twin beds, a freestanding bathtub and separate rain shower, and a balcony with panoramic mountain and canyon views.
1 King Bed with Ridge View
An upper-floor suite away from the main building, with a king bed, a marble freestanding bathtub and separate rain shower, and a large balcony facing the mountains.
1 King Bed with Jabal Ridge View
A secluded upper-floor suite away from the main building, with a king bed, a balcony overlooking the canyon and a marble freestanding bathtub with separate rain shower.
2 Twin Beds with Jabal Ridge View
A secluded upper-floor suite away from the main building, with two twin beds, a balcony overlooking the canyon and a marble freestanding bathtub with separate rain shower.
1 King Bed with Horizon View
A ground-floor suite away from the main building, with a king bed, a private terrace looking onto the mountains, a freestanding bathtub and separate rain shower.
2 Twin Beds with Horizon View
A ground-floor suite away from the main building, with two twin beds, a private terrace looking onto the mountains, a freestanding bathtub and separate rain shower.
1 King Bed with Jabal Horizon View
A ground-floor suite away from the main building but close to the resort’s facilities, with a king bed and a terrace facing the canyon and the peaks of Jebel Akhdar.
2 Twin Beds with Jabal Horizon View
A ground-floor suite away from the main building but close to the resort’s facilities, with two twin beds and a terrace facing the canyon and the peaks of Jebel Akhdar.
Jabal Terrace
A spacious upper-floor suite away from the main building, furnished in a contemporary style with local touches; its highlight is a 50 m² private terrace with a double daybed and sun loungers, made for sunsets and stargazing.
Alila Terrace with Jabal View
A king-bedded upper-floor suite away from the main building, whose 50 m² terrace with a double daybed and sun loungers overlooks the valley and the resort, catching both sunrise and sunset.
Loft Suite
A family-friendly suite on two levels with its own ground-floor entrance and a patio with sun loungers: a large living room, a bunk-bed room and a shower room below, and a loft bedroom with en-suite bathroom and mountain views above.
Jabal Villa
One of just two villas, with two en-suite bedrooms, a spacious living room, a dining room, a kitchenette and a private terrace with pool looking across the Al Hajar Mountains.
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