The five-star Al Bandar Hotel is a central part of Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa. The resort’s dramatic setting has a backdrop of arid desert mountains, on the Al Jissah bay. This extensive luxury resort has an Asian spa, a number of restaurants and bars, and a variety of entertainment options, including private beaches, swimming pools, and water sports. The Al Bandar Hotel’s name translates as “the Town” and it is designed to resemble old Muscat, with elaborate balconies on several of its buildings. The resort complex also includes the exclusive Al Husn Hotel and the family-friendly Al Waha Hotel.