Our Initiatives

Throughout the resort, energy-efficient equipment and lighting are thoughtfully integrated into our operations, with appliances and lights switched off when not in use to help manage energy consumption.

Our resort pools are carefully maintained through considered water treatment practices, supporting the efficient use of water and pool treatment chemicals.

Different water supplies – mains, recycles and rainwater – are used to minimise water consumption. Wastewater is processed in an onsite sewerage plant in a bio system that recycles grey and black water for irrigation.

In collaboration with EVO, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara provides on-site EV charging stations, offering guests and visitors convenient access to electric vehicle charging during their time at the resort.

Guided by our farm guru, Adil Hussain, guests are invited to plant their very own frankincense sapling within the resort’s flourishing farm. Each tree can be named and marked with a bespoke wooden sign, with quarterly updates keeping your connection alive long after departure. A small pouch of frankincense resin serves as a fragrant memento of this meaningful experience.

Wooden resort key cards, paper pens and pencils are provided as selected guest materials across the resort.

Glass bottles are used throughout the resort as an alternative to selected single-use bottles. Across our operations, we continue to reduce the use of selected single-use plastic items wherever practical.

Discover reusable water bottles thoughtfully provided in every room and villa, allowing guests to conveniently refill and reuse them throughout their stay.

Discover the essence of Oman through an immersive Frankincense Experience at Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara. Begin with a guided tour of the resort’s flourishing farm, where you’ll handpick fresh ingredients alongside our culinary and sustainability experts. Continue to the spa for a frankincense-infused ritual, designed to soothe the senses and connect you to the ancient heritage of Dhofar. The experience concludes with a two-course harvest lunch, showcasing the finest seasonal produce from our farm, thoughtfully prepared by our chefs. A serene and sensory journey that captures the soul of Salalah; from the land to your plate.

Immersing guests in the spirit of giving back, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara invites you to donate OMR 1 per night for our "Dollar for Deeds" programme. The resort will match the donations OMR for OMR during your stay to raise funds to support long-term conservation initiatives of the 
Environment Society of Oman such as protecting Frankincense trees, the Arabian Sea humpback whales, and dolphins.

Discover nearby UNESCO World Heritage Sites and learn more about the history of Dhofar with a Local Guide on a personalised city tour.

The mini-golf course at Anantara Salalah is thoughtfully designed to complement its natural surroundings, incorporating locally sourced and recycled materials. Native plants and trees are integrated throughout the course, creating an inviting outdoor setting for guests to enjoy. For more information and bookings, please contact the Spa and Recreation Centre team.

Set off from Mekong Jetty on a scenic boat journey to the Museum of the Land of Frankincense and Al Baleed Archaeological Park, offering a distinctive way to discover Salalah’s rich cultural heritage.
Please note: This experience is currently unavailable until further notice.

Stretch, dip and climb in our open-air Jungle Gym, where ropes invite you to swing from the monkey bars and enjoy an energising workout surrounded by the resort’s natural setting. Thoughtfully designed to integrate with its outdoor surroundings, the Jungle Gym offers a functional and engaging space for exercise in the open air.

Our farm-to-table philosophy is about more than just eating healthy food. We grow our own vegetables such as radish, cucumber, tomatoes, and spinach in the Al Baleed Vegetable Garden and source others from the Royal Razat Farm in Salalah. Learn more about our farm-to-table concept from our culinary team.

Wherever possible, the ingredients and products we use are sourced from local and Omani suppliers. Frankincense and sea salt used at Anantara Spa is for instance from the surrounding area, as well as the spices used in our Spice Spoons cooking class.

Every day our chefs collect fresh ingredients and herbs for their dishes. We grow different herbs in our Mekong Spice Garden. Enjoy the refreshing aroma of mint, lemongrass and basil that is used for our Mekong signature dishes such as Tom Yum and Vietnamese Spring Rolls.

We give special consideration to employing and empowering Omani people in line with our social sustainability efforts. We build relationships within the community.

Hand in hand with our guests, we support and contribute to social and environmental projects in the community. We match guest donations to organisations that provide child welfare and wildlife protection and our team members join at a grassroots level.

Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara has partnered with Oman Food Bank, a private initiative, to distribute surplus food to economically disadvantaged groups in the local community. This collaboration helps reduce food waste and support those in need.

Al Baleed Resort Salalah’s sustainability practices have once again earned the resort Platinum Level Green Growth 2050 Certification in 2023, which covers a wide range of CSR goals from Environmental Stewardship to Health and Safety and Human Rights. The resort was recognized for its environmental efforts and was awarded a silver award in the environment category at the ITB Asia Meaningful Tourism Panel in 2022. Additionally, the resort has pledged its commitment to sustainable travel by signing the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge. This commitment demonstrates the resort's dedication to supporting local communities and engaging in social and environmental initiatives.