Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Enviably positioned between the Sea of Oman and the Al Hajar Mountains, this Muscat hotel offers an alluring blend of old and new, local and global, carefully designed and naturally untamed. Set within a former palace, the only remaining in Oman, the resort features an alluring collection of amenities.

• Newly renovated guest rooms and suites with sea or garden views
• Six Senses Spa with locally inspired treatments and six hammam rooms
• Five dining venues featuring international cuisines and sea views
• Private beach and five swimming pools, plus one for kids
• More than 44,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
• One of the largest ballrooms in Muscat

The hotel’s 250 renovated suites and guest rooms captivate the imagination with contemporary design, organic materials and traditional Omani accents. Discover your own oasis in Muscat with spacious layouts, expansive windows and private terraces overlooking the Al-Hajar Mountains or Sea of Oman.

A romantic dinner savored on the beach. Afternoon Tea beneath a soaring, 125-foot dome. Authentic Chinese cuisine that transports you to a different place. At Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, each restaurant specializes in superlative experiences that celebrate the flavors of Oman and beyond.

Encompassing 33,000 sq. ft. and three levels within an Arabian fort-inspired structure, the resort’s Six Senses Spa offers a distinct wellness experience. The beachfront sanctuary pulls from Omani culture both for its design and its treatments, which feature locally sourced ingredients. Treatment rooms include six hammam rooms, and separate ladies’ and gentlemen’s relaxation areas feature infrared saunas, ice fountains and steam rooms.

From the moment of arrival at this secluded resort, when dates and coffee are presented in a gesture of welcome and the smell of frankincense wafts through the lobby, there is the profound sense of belonging to two worlds. There is the world of tradition, expressed in customs, cuisine and nearby attractions like the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Then there is the world of today, which appears in the newly renovated design, the resort’s six glittering pools and luxury shopping in Muscat.

Experience the best of both at this beachfront hotel, where guests can swim or dive along the private beach, perfect their backhand through the resort’s tennis program and practice yoga in a private or group lesson. Or venture out to explore iconic attractions like the Muttrah Souk, the National Museum of Oman or Al Alam Palace, all located just 10 minutes away.

Set within a former palace, Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel presents an opulent setting for a wedding reception. Beautiful venues include the largest ballroom in Muscat, where up to 2,000 guests can mingle with cocktails in hand, and a lushly landscaped garden framed by mountains and overlooking the sea. A dedicated planner will oversee every detail, working alongside the resort’s experts to organize flowers, décor, catering and the cake.

Observing marine life through a glass-bottomed boat. Discovering a new passion with a hands-on cooking class. Hiking through a lush rainforest. Watching the nocturnal world awaken after dark. With Ritz Kids, curiosity is sparked by locally inspired environmental and cultural experiences, while child-friendly amenities and menus address the day-to-day comforts of young travelers. Discover the ways Ritz Kids brings a destination alive.

Designed for guests ages 4 to 12*, Ritz Kids was developed in partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society as a way to inspire meaningful connections with the environment and local culture.