If you have your heart set on a wellness journey amidst stunning scenery, then the mountains of Oman are where you should go. Here, you can stay at a luxury resort with a spa perched high on Al Jabal Al Akhdar, the “Green Mountain”, where traditional treatments make use of nature’s healing power.
Rejuvenating Damask Roses
Enter a world of serenity with the soft fragrance of Al Jabal Al Akhdar’s famed Damask roses, lovingly cultivated for centuries. A property here, like Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, features this rose in an exclusive indigenous spa treatment; begin with a milk and rose petal foot cleansing ritual, followed by a soothing massage using fragrant oil and a hydration facial with rose… talk about pure floral bliss!
Revitalising Pomegranates
Let the antioxidant-rich goodness of Omani pomegranates work their magic. These ruby-red treasures from Al Jabal Al Akhdar are perfect for recharging you completely. When looking for the best spa in Oman, set amidst these mountains, ensure it offers therapies which utilise this fruit; this can include a pomegranate and salt body scrub that smooths and polishes your skin to restore its glow, like a fresh mountain sunrise!
Aromatic Frankincense
Frankincense is not only fragrant, but it has also been used for centuries by local healers. In fact, the scent of frankincense alone can transport you to a calmer state, but Omani spas take it further. Enjoy a frankincense ritual that soothes aching muscles, encourages deep sleep, and eases stress. Treatments can include frankincense inhalation and a frankincense poultice compress, followed by a deep tissue massage. Yes, it’s as heavenly as it sounds!
Refreshing Hammam Rituals
Few experiences are as rejuvenating as a traditional hammam, a key part of Ottoman culture, which can be enjoyed here as well. Whether it’s a Moroccan ritual featuring black olive soap, clay masks, and full-body exfoliation, or a Turkish hammam experience with perfumed steam and a unique foam massage, you will emerge feeling renewed and restored. Suffice it to say it’s like hitting the reset button to emerge as a whole new “you!”