The resort sits over 2,000 metres above sea level in the Al Hajar range. You reach it from Muscat in about two and a half hours. The road climbs to a ridge with far peaks and cool air. Design respects the site and keeps the view clear. The team adheres to EarthCheck's principles in their daily activities. You feel close to nature and far from rush and glare.

Suites and villas number 86 in total, from 740 to 5,066 square feet. Some sit in the main building. Others cluster along the cliff for quiet and privacy. Each suite holds a hand-painted juniper leaf by a local artist. Earthy stone, warm wood, and bold textiles frame the view. Jabal Villas adds a private pool for long, slow days. You unpack and feel at home in minutes.

Days lean into the land. You hike ridge paths and slip through old villages. The team can guide the region’s highest Via Ferrata for a dash of thrill. You follow wadi trails and find shade, figs, and rose fields in season. Cooking lessons and food walks add taste and story. Nights open to a bright sky with crisp air. Each step brings a new view and a clear head.

Spa Alila blends frankincense and juniper in calm rituals: seven rooms, a steam room, and a hot tub support a complete reset. You find a gym, a business centre, Wi-Fi, a chic Alila Living boutique, Play Alila for kids, and 24-hour in-room dining. The Leisure Concierge shapes time outdoors with neat detail. Event rooms sit ready when work calls. The mix feels sleek, functional, and in tune with the mountain light.

Juniper Restaurant draws on the golden age of Arabic food and the old trade routes. Plates carry clean flavours and fine local produce. You look past the table to the mountain rim. Rose Lounge pours cool drinks and serves light bites through the day into the night. Sunsets glow across the terrace. The mood turns snug and social. You end the evening with a last look at the stars.

Moments of note feel at ease here. You host a cliff-edge vow on Jabal Deck for up to 45. Jabal Villa suits a private dinner or a chic party for up to 100. Rose Lounge and Pool Side welcome up to 120. Juniper Restaurant hosts up to 130. Cool air, clean light, and natural stone set a rare scene. The team polishes each detail with care.