Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Infinity Pool
Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Oman
The main infinity pool at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar faces a canyon in Oman's Hajar Mountains, placing the water against a broad landscape of rock terraces and distant ridges. The resort's high-altitude setting gives the experience a different character from the country's coastal pools. Stone-coloured architecture and planted courtyards keep the surrounding hotel visually connected to the mountain terrain. At the pool edge, the foreground appears to fall away towards the canyon, drawing attention to changes in light across the slopes. Lounging here can be as rewarding as swimming, particularly when shadows begin to define the folds of the landscape. The main pool is separate from the private pools attached to selected villas, whose views and level of seclusion depend on the accommodation chosen. Rooms and villas provide a base for a longer mountain stay, with dining, a spa and guided activities offering variety beyond the water. Nearby villages and walking routes reveal the agricultural and cultural life of the plateau. The pool's distinction comes from this close relationship with the canyon, making a quiet afternoon on the terrace part of experiencing the destination itself.