How a two-in-one getaway to Oman and Dubai gives you the best of the Middle East

Incredible food, awe-inspiring views, and unabashed luxury (plus cocktails delivered by kayak): How a two-in-one getaway to Oman and Dubai gives you the best of the Middle EastIan Walker's journey began with a stay in Jumeirah, recently opened in Oman Muscat BayThe hotel is "awash in understated luxury" and offers innovative cuisineThen ventured to Dubai to stay at the sprawling beachfront Jumeirah Al Naseem
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Posted: 14:48 GMT, 13 January 2023 | Updated: 14:48 GMT, 13 Jan 2023

Swinging from a hammock above a shimmering Arabian Sea on our own private raft, with a double bed and spectacular views, my wife and I agreed, only one thing was missing.
Then, as if by magic, a transparent kayak came paddling towards us carrying a beaming bartender balancing a tray and two large cocktails.
Jumeirah Muscat Bay, Oman, the newest jewel in the crown of Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts, offers "exceptional experiences" for guests - they certainly delivered for us . I had requested the drinks via Whatsapp message - but had no idea my request would be executed in such style.
Our afternoon floating a few hundred meters from the beach in the quiet cove of Bandar Jissah felt ridiculously exclusive and luxurious.

We put an end to being offered lunch, but the young and enthusiastic team made it clear that there was very little they could do when it came to meeting the customer requests.
It's not for nothing that Oman is known as the pearl of Arabia. With 2,000 miles of coastline, it offers visitors spectacular scenery. An aquamarine sea glistens beneath the jagged mountain ranges along the coastal roads, while urban areas radiate a serene order with low-rise architecture, whitewashed buildings and neatly manicured carpets of lilac flowers covering the streets. central reserves of two-lane roads.

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How a two-in-one getaway to Oman and Dubai gives you the best of the Middle East

Incredible food, awe-inspiring views, and unabashed luxury (plus cocktails delivered by kayak): How a two-in-one getaway to Oman and Dubai gives you the best of the Middle EastIan Walker's journey began with a stay in Jumeirah, recently opened in Oman Muscat BayThe hotel is "awash in understated luxury" and offers innovative cuisineThen ventured to Dubai to stay at the sprawling beachfront Jumeirah Al Naseem

Posted: 14:48 GMT, 13 January 2023 | Updated: 14:48 GMT, 13 Jan 2023

Swinging from a hammock above a shimmering Arabian Sea on our own private raft, with a double bed and spectacular views, my wife and I agreed, only one thing was missing.

Then, as if by magic, a transparent kayak came paddling towards us carrying a beaming bartender balancing a tray and two large cocktails.

Jumeirah Muscat Bay, Oman, the newest jewel in the crown of Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts, offers "exceptional experiences" for guests - they certainly delivered for us . I had requested the drinks via Whatsapp message - but had no idea my request would be executed in such style.

Our afternoon floating a few hundred meters from the beach in the quiet cove of Bandar Jissah felt ridiculously exclusive and luxurious.

Ian Walker stayed at the newly opened Jumeirah Muscat Bay in Oman, a hotel

We put an end to being offered lunch, but the young and enthusiastic team made it clear that there was very little they could do when it came to meeting the customer requests.

It's not for nothing that Oman is known as the pearl of Arabia. With 2,000 miles of coastline, it offers visitors spectacular scenery. An aquamarine sea glistens beneath the jagged mountain ranges along the coastal roads, while urban areas radiate a serene order with low-rise architecture, whitewashed buildings and neatly manicured carpets of lilac flowers covering the streets. central reserves of two-lane roads.