Alila Jabal Akhdar sits more than two thousand metres up in the Al Hajar Mountains, on the edge of a canyon about an hour from the ancient city of Nizwa. The design draws on the region’s old forts, with traditional stonework, fort-like doors and Omani motifs, across suites and villas built for indoor-outdoor mountain living. Dining centres on the signature Juniper, with local and international cooking and mountain views, and the Asian-inspired Rose Lounge. The cliff-top Spa Arbour blends Asian healing with local treatments, and there is an outdoor infinity pool over the mountains, a heated indoor pool, a 24-hour gym and a kids’ and teen club. Days are built around the landscape, from via ferrata and mountain biking to hiking trails, stargazing and Nizwa excursions. It suits couples and families who want dramatic scenery, cooler air and a design-led mountain escape.