MUSCAT FOR FAMILIES
A MAGICAL SEASON IN MUSCAT
Celebrate the festive season at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, a seaside sanctuary where joy and connection come alive. Embrace beachside adventures, indulgent feasts, creative workshops, and dazzling celebrations as you welcome 2026 in unforgettable style by the shores of the Arabian Sea.
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Dining Inquiries
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A Magical Festive Stay
Celebrate the spirit of the festive season beneath the warm Omani sun. From 11 to 31 December 2025, delight in a series of exceptional experiences, each thoughtfully designed to inspire joy, connection, and timeless celebration with your loved ones.
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From OMR 145 per night for two adults and child
Let The Season Begin
Join us for the enchanting start of the season as our Christmas tree comes to life with twinkling lights, joyful carols, and festive stalls. Gather with loved ones to share laughter, music, and moments that capture the true spirit of Christmas.
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Thursday, 11 December 2025 | Al Bandar hotel, 5 pm
Gingerbread House
Our life-size gingerbread house at Al Waha Lobby sets the stage for a season of enchantment. Adorned with delicate icing, candy, and colourful confections, it’s filled with cookies, chocolates, and sweet surprises, inviting families to share in the joy and wonder of the holidays.
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11 to 31 December, Al Waha lobby
A Jolly Brunch
Celebrate the season with a festive brunch filled with flavour, laughter, and holiday cheer. Savour succulent turkey, seasonal favourites, and sweet treats as our chefs craft a joyful feast that brings loved ones together in the true spirit of Christmas.
Friday, 19 December 2025 | 1 pm to 4 pm
OMR 35 net per person
Al Tanoor
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Dine by Design
This festive season, celebrate love and connection with an extraordinary private dining experience. Choose an intimate clifftop dinner at Shangri-La Al Husn, where the Gulf of Oman glimmers beneath you, or a tranquil beachside setting at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, with the gentle rhythm of the waves as your soundtrack. Savour champagne, silver service, and curated menus that celebrate international flavours, the perfect way to toast the season in style.
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From OMR 160 net per couple for beachside dining
From OMR 200 net per couple for the private clifftop experience
A Symphony of Festive Flavours
Celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day along the shimmering shores of Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah and Shangri-La Al Husn. Savour a world of festive flavours with elegant set menus across our signature venues, from ocean’s bounty at Bait Al Bahr to Italian indulgence at Capri Court, and Mediterranean elegance at Sultanah. Tales of Shahrazad at Shangri-La Al Husn will serve a decadent Moroccan A la Carte selections including set menus.
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24 & 25 December
From OMR 35 net per person (price varies by venue)
​Sultanah and Tales of Shahrazad are exclusive open to guests above 16 years old.
A Christmas Bounty
Celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with an abundant feast at Al Tanoor and Samba, where flavours from around the world come together in joyful harmony. Indulge in a spectacular buffet featuring seafood on ice, house-cured gravlax, Japanese delicacies, duck specialities, and sizzling grills. Savour roasted turkey, barbecue lamb, Black Angus ribs, salt-crusted salmon, and fragrant curries, followed by handcrafted pastas and festive desserts
24 & 25 December
Samba: OMR 38 net per person
Al Tanoor: OMR 45 net per person
New Year's Eve Dining
Step into a night of dazzling celebration as Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah transforms into a vibrant Retro Carnival to welcome 2026 in spectacular style. The resort’s beachfront comes alive with an open-air gala dinner, live entertainment, and dancing beneath the stars, culminating in a sparkling countdown by the sea, where glamour, flavour, and festive cheer unite. ​
Echoes of the Sirens
Elevate your New Year’s Eve with a premium beachfront celebration at Bait Al Bahr. Inspired by the ocean’s timeless allure, Echoes of the Sirens begins with rooftop aperitifs, followed by an elegant plated dinner featuring the finest Omani produce - from scallops in Champagne butter and lobster rolls to cod with paplou emulsion and jasmine tea–smoked fish.
The night comes alive with live entertainment and free-flowing house-pouring beverages, culminating in two sparkling toasts during the countdown party at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah.
OMR 98 net per person
Guests at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah enjoy a special supplement of OMR 18 net.
