Hotel review: Shangri-La Al Husn, Muscat, Oman

Key selling points for travel agents:

• Adults-only resort offering privacy, peace and butler service throughout
• Bespoke luxury experiences, including helicopter or vintage car transfers
• Private beach and cove with coral reef access
• 13 F&B outlets with focus on Omani-sourced produce
• Among Oman’s largest and most luxurious accommodations
• Turtle nesting site with dedicated ranger and regular hatchings
• In-room amenities include complimentary mini bar, Bose speakers, Nespresso machines 
• Daily happy hour with canapes, cocktails and local live music

Overview: It’s been exactly 20 years since the Zubair family opened Shangri-La in Oman, but this sprawling three-property resort – with adults-only five-star clifftop retreat Al Husn its crowning glory – continues to appeal with its fortress-like location overlooking the Gulf of Oman and authentic Omani design, hospitality and signature experiences.