Picolo recommends · Hotel in Jebel Akhdar, Oman
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
A pool that seems to float over the canyon on the edge of the Saiq Plateau, and Diana's Point next door for the sunset before dinner.
The ground simply stops at the edge of the pool. Anantara is built on the very rim of the Saiq Plateau, with rooms and villas arranged so that most of them look out over the canyon.
Beside the resort is the viewpoint known as Diana's Point, named after the Princess of Wales, who came here in the 1980s. It is where guests gather when the light turns gold over the mountains.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
We chose Anantara for couples who want the mountains with more comfort around them. There are more places to eat and more staff than at Alila, and the setting on the rim is hard to beat.
It is bigger and more decorated, which means less of the stillness that draws people up here. Weekends and Omani holidays are often fully booked, so plan ahead. If you want a quieter, more pared-back stay, choose Alila.
What you get
- Viewpoint on the canyon rim at sunset
- Pool on the edge of the gorge
- Villas and rooms facing the canyon
- Several restaurants
- Attentive resort service
A day at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
- Morning
- Breakfast with the canyon still in shadow below.
- Midday
- A drive to the rose villages and terraces on the plateau.
- Afternoon
- Time by the pool on the edge of the drop.
- Evening
- Sunset at Diana's Point, then dinner at the resort.
Location
Saiq Plateau, Jebel Akhdar, Oman
Open in MapsQuestions about Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
What is Diana's Point at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar?
It is the viewpoint beside the resort, which takes its name from Princess Diana after her visit in the 1980s. It is a popular spot at sunset.
Is Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar busy at weekends?
Yes. It often fills up at weekends and during holidays, so book well ahead if your dates are fixed.
How does Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar compare with Alila?
Anantara is larger, with more restaurants and service. Alila is quieter and simpler, with a stronger focus on hiking and stillness.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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