Are you planning ahead and considering Oman as a potential option for your next family holiday? Oman is an excellent holiday destination for families with children of all ages, from its sunny beaches perfect for building sandcastles and awe-inspiring wildlife, to a deeply authentic culture and history. The only question is where to stay? Fortunately, Oman has plenty of family-friendly luxury hotels and resorts for your holiday of a lifetime, with features ranging from kid’s clubs and water parks to incredible luxury desert night camps.
Read on to discover our top 4 recommended family resorts in Oman and what makes each one unique!
Our Top Family Luxury Hotels & Resorts In Oman
Shangri La Barr Al Jissah – Family Resort in Muscat, Oman
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa offers a wide variety of excursions from city and desert tours, dolphin watching, scuba diving, snorkelling trips and a range of non-motorised watersports. Children are extremely well catered for. Offering activities such as treasure hunts, henna painting and sand city competitions, little ones are sure to enjoy every minute of their time at the Cool Zone Kids Club! There is also a popular Adventure Zone for the entire family’s entertainment and for those who prefer the water, head to Splashpad, a fun aquatic play area.
Six Senses Zighy Bay – Luxury Oman Spa Resort
Six Senses Zighy Bay offers a kids club (Chaica’s Club) for 4- 10 year olds which will keep them very amused. This resort is very suited for teenagers with adventure hikes, wadi swimming, canyoning or learning archery, raft building or abseiling. Everyone will enjoy movies under the stars at Cinema Paradiso.
Wahiba Sands – Luxury Desert Nights Camp
Wahbia Sands Desert Nights Camp has a choice of experiences to offer, from a sunset Camel Safari to 4×4 Dune bashing, it is all part of the adventure when enjoying an authentic experience in the desert. The camp consists of 30 individual tents with a Bedouin design. Kids will love the barbecue dinners around the campfire.
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort & Hotel
Kids will love the Jabal activity wall and Asfour Kid’s Club at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar. Even the teens have their own Jabal Teens Club to keep them entertained for days!
When to go?
The best time to visit Oman is between September and May. June, July and August are particularly hot, but no hotter than Dubai. Rainfall varies according to the region but stays low throughout the year.
Good to know…
Oman offers a treasure trove of experiences for families. It’s sunny, clean and safe, with very little crime, it is exceptionally friendly, with more than half the population speaking English.
We hope we helped you to find your ideal luxury Oman hotel or resort for your next family holiday. Learn more about taking an Oman family holiday here.
Or if you’d like to create your very own, bespoke, Oman luxury holiday package – give us a call on 01494 678400 today! Our Oman luxury holiday experts will help you to plan your perfect holiday from start to finish.
