Oh Oman!

Arabian nights, Arabian dreams! We decided to take a side trip to Oman on a recent visit to Dubai and there was just one hotel on my bucket list - Six Senses Zighy Bay.

This was a truly exceptional experience on the Musandam Peninsula. We were picked up in a 4 x 4, complete with Wi-Fi and transported through the rugged landscape of the Hajar Mountains through the UAE into Oman.

After 2 hours, we enter the gates of the resort and the jeep climbs the steep mountain. It's a little hair raising but the view that unfolds is absolutely spectacular. You are looking down on upon the resort and a beautiful bay where the rugged landscapes meet the warm Arabian Sea.

From here you have the option to paraglide into the resort (you can also take a speed boat near the UAE border) - either way you'll feel like James Bond!

Six Senses is one of the top luxury hotel brands in the world and it really did not disappoint, this was probably my favourite hotel experience ever. From the wonderful staff who looked after us so well to our incredible villa which is designed and built in the style of an Omani Village with local materials with its own private pool & sand garden - rustic luxury.

The sea was so warm. Camels and mountain goats live on the land. The food is the best in the Middle East. The main restaurant, Spice Market, had unbelievably tasty regional Arabian dishes.

Zighy Bar had amazing cocktails and bar bites and of course Senses on the Edge, the speciality restaurant is set high up in those arid mountains. The Bedouin dining experience is also a must. They have their own organic garden and even the drinking water is from the sea (filtered on site). So sustainable.

The spa uses ingredients such as goat's milk, dates, almonds, honey, rosewater, sea salt, lime and mint and of course Six Senses are famous for their wonderful spas. The staff were wonderful and welcoming. The best experience and one place I can’t wait to return to!

This beautiful resort is secluded and is suitable for anyone who loves something special from their travels, perfect for that honeymoon or special occasion treat and so easy to get to from Dubai.

I’m planning a trip to explore other parts of Oman soon! Contact me when you’re ready as I would love to send you there.