07 / THE DESTINATIONS / OMAN

Oman: mountains and the Musandam coast

Two remote Michelin-recognised resorts: one in the Al Hajar mountains, one on the Musandam coast.

Two MICHELIN Keys

Plot No 4, Al Roose, Jabal Al Akhdar, Nizwa

78 rooms and suites, plus two villas with private pools.
Michelin says it takes effort to reach, which is the appeal. LEED-certified, built from local stone and wood; infinity pool, spa and a tagine restaurant. The Rose Lounge serves no alcohol.
Amenities listed by Michelin: parking, free wi-fi, pool, spa, restaurant. No pets.

One MICHELIN Key

Zighy Bay, Musandam Peninsula, Dibba

79 rooms.
Michelin: mountains behind, sandy beach in front, remote; transfers end with a speedboat ride or a paraglide from the ridge.
Michelin's own hotel page and the hotel say One Key. One Michelin article lists it as Two Keys, so check the current listing.

The surroundings

Musandam is an Omani exclave on the Strait of Hormuz, separated from the rest of Oman by the UAE (Wikipedia).

Not yet covered: Muscat and Salalah. Customer details such as transfer times and check-in rules need each hotel's own site before we publish them.