Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa

The latest Shangri-La resort  is located in the Gulf of Oman. Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa is set in 124 acres of landscaped gardens and the resort will include three luxury hotels, a private beach, CHI Spa, swimming pools and five tennis courts. The three hotels within the resort will be known as  Al Waha, Al Bandar and Al Husn: The Castle, a boutique-style hotel, The Town, a  five-star hotel and The Village, the largest hotel, designed for families. A stream connects the swimming pools between hotels letting guests travel on small boats from one hotel to another. The resort is set to open in mid-January with the entire resort open by April 2006. The Sultanate of Oman is making a big push to turn the scenic area into a popular tourism destination.

[via Oman Holiday]