When it opened its doors in 2003, The Chedi Muscat was Oman’s first contemporary beach hotel – one that immediately drew attention with its blend of understated elegance and local architecture with an Asian-inspired zen vibe.
Located in 21 acres of lush greenery on a private beach on the outskirts of the city, 20 minutes north of old Muscat, it combines being close enough to all the sights while remaining grounded in tranquillity (‘Chedi’ means place of meditation). Indeed, its grounds, which include 13 water gardens and 300-plus palm trees, have become a sanctuary for more than 35 bird species.
Dining at The Chedi Muscat
Dining at this lovely property is an adventure in itself – you can choose to eat with your toes in the sand, beneath the star-studded Arabian skies, or under the glimmer of chandeliers. If you book a half board stay here, you’ll enjoy a daily à la carte three-course lunch or dinner in any of the resort’s restaurants, with no dish off limits.
As well as 24-hour room service, The Chedi Muscat offers global cuisine from four open kitchens in The Restaurant. Here, you can enjoy your meal al fresco with refreshing sea views. There’s also seasonal seafood fine dining on the Gulf of Oman in The Beach Restaurant, Middle Eastern mezze and fish from live cooking stations outside in the Arabian Courtyard, and Mediterranean and Asian specialities in the adult-only Chedi Pool Cabana, to name just a few.
The heavenly facilities
A stay here is enhanced further by the two adults-only pools – one is a seafront infinity pool, and the other is the longest in the region, at more than 100 metres. But there’s also a family pool for those travelling with kids. The resort also has a gorgeous spa and health club specialising in Balinese therapies, plus beauty rituals based on the holistic principles of aromatherapy, Ayurveda, and herbalism – ensuring you’ll come home feeling like a new you. Other facilities include two floodlit tennis courts (with tuition available), a state-of-the-art gym, fitness classes, and personal training, and you’re also within easy reach of three golf courses.
This is a relatively intimate hotel of just 162 rooms and suites (well-spaced out, and some even freestanding, villa-style) with views of the water gardens, the Hajar mountains, or the Gulf of Oman. Among them are Club options with additional benefits such as complimentary mini bars replenished each day, daily laundry, and access to an exclusive lounge serving breakfast, afternoon tea, and cocktails and canapés.
Out and about in Oman
The hotel’s fantastic concierge team are full of all the inspiration, information, and advice you need to really make the most of the atmospheric Omani capital and its dramatic surroundings. Among your options are a visit to a desert safari camp in the Wahiba Sands, dolphin watching, and snorkelling amongst the corals and colourful marine life of the Gulf of Oman. Don’t miss the opportunity to go mountain biking or hiking with a guide, and there is a private city tour that is a must-do, including a visit to the modern and rather magical Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
To book your Oman holiday at The Chedi Muscat, call your Travel Counsellor today.
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