Leisure
Explore Oman's heritage and landscape.
Head into the desert or out to sea in search of Oman's best attractions and adventure. Alternatively, lay back and relax on a pristine private beach.
From July to September, rain blankets the region, transforming Salalah into a lush, green paradise. Enjoy the cool weather and venture into the verdant mountains swathed in swirling mists and dense fogs.
Swimming Pool
Find serenity or burn off energy at the 44-metre-long infinity pool. Dream away on a lounger, while youngsters enjoy their own mini sunbeds and cabanas. For a change of comfort, nestle into beanbags, refreshed by exotic beverages.
Mini-Golf
Al Baleed Jungle Gym
Make the most of the Salalah climate and move your fitness routine outdoors. Climb our ropes or swing from the monkey bars. Stretch and dip on our sustainably built open air gym.
Unsupervised. Open daily, from sunrise to sunset.
Fitness Centre
Tailor your workout from weights to cardio in air-conditioned comfort. For a motivational boost, call upon our personal trainer. A quiet space for yoga classes expands your sense of wellness.
Available 24 hours. Supervised from 9.00 am - 7.00 pm
Tennis
Challenge a companion to a friendly tennis match. 24 hours' advanced court reservation required. A professional tennis player will be available from 9 October 2023 to 30 April 2025 as we partnered with a tennis coaching company.
Kids' and Teens' Clubs
The Albahhara Kids’ Club keeps little ones entertained and safe, with activities from outdoor play to water fun and cooking classes.
Teens need their own space to socialise, so Alshirae Teens' Club is just for them. Gaming, consoles, foosball, air hockey or billiards and outdoor adventures keep them engaged.
Wine Master Class
Delve into the fascinating world of vines with our expert Wine Guru. Enjoy a tasting master class that imparts insider knowledge and passion.
Fishing
Anglers come from all over to fish in the waters around Salalah. Test your skills against giants like trevally, yellowfin tuna, sailfish, dorado, king mackerel and amber jack. Full- or half-day trips with an experienced crew allow you to trawl, hand-line or deep-sea fish in search of that big catch.
This activity is subject to weather conditions and is available from October to the beginning of May.
Dolphin Watching
Cruise in search of the dolphins that frequent the coast. Watch them dance alongside your boat on a two-hour voyage. Encounters with sea turtles are also possible and bring added delight.
This activity is subject to weather conditions and is available from October to the beginning of May.
Sunset Cruise
Relive centuries of charm aboard a traditional dhow boat. Spend a whole day exploring the picturesque bays of Mirbat, snorkelling and swimming in crystal waters, and enjoying lunch on board. Or cruise into dusk, admiring the sunset as you savour indigenous snacks and coffee.
This activity is subject to weather conditions and is available from October to the beginning of May.
Diving & Snorkelling
The waters around Salalah teem with marine life provide everything you need for snorkelling or diving.
This activity is about 1 hour away from the resort, subject to weather conditions and is available from October to the beginning of May.
Luxe Mobile Camping Adventure
In collaboration with country-renowned travel specialist, Oman Expeditions, this offering takes guests across the diverse terrain of the Dhofar province from the mountains to the desert to the sea. Set between a relaxing stay at Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara, the new mobile camping adventures offer tailored itineraries of varying lengths. Activities and camp locations allow guests to discover a wilderness of star-studded skies, vast deserts, rugged mountains and long empty beaches while encountering indigenous tribesmen and abundant wildlife along the way. As an uncharted destination and one of the only places where the true culture of old Arabia is still alive, southern Oman is the perfect location for this new experience.
Half-Day Mountain Trekking Excursion
Drive to Jabal Samhan Mountain to begin a six-hour trek that will take you past desert roses and centuries-old dragon trees, to a plateau 1,700 m above sea level. Descend the mountain and gape at the Tawi Attair sinkhole and Taiq cave, the largest on the southern Arabian peninsula.
Full-Day Jebel Safari
Explore historic Taqah’s fishing life, castle, towers and stone houses. Visit Wadi Darbat to view ancient Sumhuram ruins and two of Salalah’s most dramatic sinkholes. At Jebel Samhan, a 1,700 m panorama awaits. Visit the 14th-century tomb of Islamic scholar Bin Ali. Wonder at cars speeding uphill without acceleration at the anti-gravity point.
Salalah Tours
Nature, history and local life flourish in a choice of exciting excursions. Head east to explore traditional fishing life, ancient archaeological ruins, a spectacular nature park and mountain springs. Venture west to encounter a prophet’s tomb, pasture valley scenery, an amazing blowhole, beaches, and a road that weaves through frankincense trees to reveal surprising vistas.
Half-Day Salalah City Tour
Immerse yourself in Omani heritage in Salalah, garden city of the south. Tour coconut, banana and papaya groves. Stroll back in time at Al Baleed Archaeological Park and the Museum of the Land of Frankincense.
Cultural treasures include the Nabi Imran tomb, the stained tiles of the majestic Sultan Grand Mosque, and the Al Husn Souq famed for its frankincense products.
Full-Day Bird Watching Tour
See flamingo, spoonbill and glossy ibis that frequent a nearby lake. Spot rare species that find haven at a garden spring, in fruit trees, at a lush wadi and an expansive lagoon. Visit Khor Rori and view birds gracing the ruins of Sumharan, believed to be the Queen of Sheba's castle.