[2025 Muscat Stay] Travel Guide for The St Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort (Updated May)

Compared to the hustle and bustle of Dubai, Oman is more like the Middle East's reclusive royalty, with both tranquility and dynamism. In this country surrounded by mountains and sea, choosing the right hotel is the key to a perfect vacation. 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊 [Muscat Seaside Edition] The Romantic Daily Life of City and Sea 1. The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat The newest high-end resort in Oman, blending modern art with traditional Middle Eastern design, with the azure sea right outside the door. The rooms are very spacious, giving you a sense of relaxation as if "surrounded by space," plus a huge balcony where you can laze in the sun all day, watching the sea and daydreaming. The hotel's Greek-themed restaurant is also amazing and is a new benchmark for Muscat resorts in my mind. 2. Mandarin Oriental Muscat Located on the coast of the Gulf of Oman, the Mandarin Oriental quietly opened last June, with the bustling embassy district on one side and the vast sea on the other. The balcony overlooks the azure sea and golden beach, as well as Omanis riding horses, like a flowing oriental oil painting. Here, Omani tradition and modern aesthetics are perfectly integrated. I still remember the scene of an Omani woman in a black robe elegantly drinking tea in the lobby. 3. The Chedi Muscat A classic hotel in Muscat, the scent of frankincense and sea breeze greet you as you step into the lobby. Light and shadow spill into the Arabian arch corridor, making every frame look like a movie scene. The infinity pool, white courtyard, and understated luxurious room design, combined with the tranquil beach and Middle Eastern-style architecture, are perfect for those who want to "relax quietly." 🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿 [Jabal Akhdar Green Mountain Edition] A Sense of High-End Seclusion in the Mountains 4. Alila Jabal Akhdar The secluded choice of Middle Eastern tycoons, built on a cliff more than 2,000m above sea level, Alila uses stone and wood to build this luxurious secret realm that blends into the mountains. Without superfluous decoration, every stone wall and every window reveals a sense of tranquility and powerful sophistication. The spa is built on the edge of a cliff, so quiet that you can only hear the wind and your own breathing. Here, every breath is filled with the purity of nature. 5. Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort & Spa Also located in Jabal Akhdar, but with a more modern and light luxury style, bright colors, and a strong sense of design. The balcony faces the canyon, and a large expanse of texture greets you as soon as you open your eyes, perfect for taking pictures, lying flat, and slow living. The hotel's Mediterranean fusion restaurant is also worth a try. Chill by the pool during the day and watch the mountain breeze move the night, young people will love the rhythm here. If you want to avoid the crowds and find a high-end and tranquil vacation spot in the Middle East, then Oman, especially these hotels, is really worth a slow trip.

During our stay in Muscat, Oman, we chose The St Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort. This Muscat St. Regis hotel has a great design aesthetic and has only been open for just over a year. It's not far from the airport, with a sunken lobby that offers expansive views of the pool and beach. The geometric patterns and modern minimalist lines create an impressive blend of Arabian elements with contemporary style. The rooms are spacious and bright, and when you open the window, the sea is right there—living by the ocean with blue as far as the eye can see creates the perfect vacation atmosphere! The hotel features both indoor and outdoor pools, perfect for a leisurely family vacation. There are 9 restaurants offering Middle Eastern, Peruvian, and Italian cuisines with plenty of choices. The food is authentic, and the signature St. Regis butler service is thoughtful and attentive. 🍽️ We also went to the Chedi Muscat hotel for lunch. As soon as you enter, the frankincense mixed with the salty sea breeze instantly relaxes you—they truly understand the relaxed feeling of a vacation! White buildings with Arabian arches, corridors lined with tall palm trees, and sunlight filtering through the leaves creating patterns on the ground—every step feels like walking through a time tunnel. 🦞 For lunch, we had grilled lobster with scrambled eggs—the lobster meat was fresh and tender with a perfect bite, and the eggs were creamy and flavorful. The sushi and sashimi were rich and buttery. The spring rolls had crispy exteriors with rich fillings, complemented by a flavorful dipping sauce. The spice-marinated grilled skewers were slightly charred outside and juicy inside, exuding rich Middle Eastern spice aromas. Paired with hummus, they offered complex layers of flavor, and they even provided chili sauce suited to Asian tastes—absolutely perfect! The waves gently lapping against the shore, fishing boats drifting by in the distance, the rustling of palm leaves—time slows down here. Facing the sea, sitting by the pool watching the changing light and shadows, you can spend an entire afternoon just like that. This is how life by the sea should be!

Nice atmosphere at night and Amazing restaurants&Cafes♥️