Al Jabal Al Akhdar Olive Harvest Festival

Join us at our luxury resort for a festival showcasing our local olives. From hearing more about this humble fruit by our Local Guru to exciting activities for children and delicious dining experiences with olives, those who love green, black, stuffed or pitted specialities will have a thoroughly enjoyable weekend.

26-28 September 2024

DAILY ACTIVITIES

10:30-12:00

Olive Harvesting Competition

Meeting point: the courtyard

14:30-16:00

Storytelling by local mountain guru, Dr. Ali Saleh Al Forqani, with olive oil tasting in the garden, followed by a visit to the Olive Press Factory

Meeting point: the courtyard

15:00-17:00

Olive Souk 

Introduction to olive oil making in Italy by Mr. Jorges Robles, an Italian organic olive oil producer

Venue: the courtyard

16:00-18:00

Kids' Olive Exploration

Venue: Recreation Centre

CULINARY EXPERIENCES

17:00-18:00

Olive-Inspired Cooking Demonstration by our guest culinary maestros: Chef Martin Aristondo, visiting from NH Collection San Sebastian and Executive Chef Riccardo Passoni from NH Collection Milano

Venue: Al Shurfah Terrace

18:30-22:00

Olive-Inspired 3-course set menu by Chef Riccardo Passoni (OMR 24++ per person)

Venue: Bella Vista

Olive-Inspired 3-course set menu by Chef Martin Aristondo (OMR 24++ per person)

Venue: Al Qalaa

Olive-Inspired 'Designer Dining by Anantara' (OMR 100++ per person)

Venue: The Royal Edge or Diana's Point

Advance reservations for the 'Designer Dining by Anantara' experience required.

For inquiries and reservations, please call +968 2521 8000 or email [email protected]