SIX SENSES ZIGHY BAY

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THE PERSONALITIES

Barefoot explorers. Families with salty hair and sand-covered toes. Couples who crave seclusion. Wellness seekers. Architects obsessed with stone walls and silent beaches. Foodies who love a table in the sand.

MOMENTS

Paragliding into the bay. Walking barefoot through an ancient village of stone villas. Sunset dhows drifting across the Gulf of Oman. Open-air showers with mountain views. Midnight swims under moonlight. Falling asleep to waves, waking to call to prayer drifting through the mountains.

BEST VISITING MONTHS

Zighy Bay is best visited from October to April, when cooler temperatures and clear skies reveal Oman’s dramatic beauty.

October–November: Warm waters, golden sun, and perfect beach days. A quiet start to the season.

December–February: Crisp, mild weather—ideal for hiking, sailing, and exploring traditional Omani villages.

March–April: Spring blooms in the wadis, days grow longer, and the sea invites long swims and sunset cruises.

COST

 
 

WHY STAY

Six Senses Zighy Bay is a rare meeting point between desert, mountain, and sea—tucked between the rugged Hajar Mountains and the crystal-clear waters of the Arabian Gulf. Just a 90-minute drive from Dubai, the resort feels worlds away: remote yet accessible, wild yet deeply comforting. Protected by dramatic peaks and fronted by a private crescent of beach, the bay invites a rhythm of stillness, immersion, and quiet awe. Here, the landscape does the talking—sand, stone, and sea merging in perfect balance.

Arrival feels cinematic: by 4x4 over winding mountain passes, by boat along the shoreline, or paragliding straight into the bay. However you come, the effect is the same—stepping into a place that feels elemental, deliberate, and entirely your own.

The resort’s design is rooted in traditional Omani architecture and guided by a deep respect for the land. Private villas and pool villas—each with shaded courtyards, open-air lounges, and outdoor showers—blend rustic charm with modern ease. Built from local stone and timber, they echo the layout of an ancient coastal village, while offering every comfort: private pools, direct beach access, and generous indoor-outdoor living spaces. Inside, the villas reveal a tactile poetry: hand-chiseled stone walls, antique doors, earth-toned textiles, and natural plaster lit by filtered desert light. Daybeds nest under palm-frond roofs. Pools reflect the mountains. Every detail is a study in grounded luxury, where silence becomes sacred and privacy is complete.

WHY WANDER

Zighy Bay sits at the edge of both desert and sea, offering endless ways to wander. Hike into the dramatic Hajar Mountains, where goat trails wind past ancient date plantations. Sail on a traditional dhow into sunset. Snorkel over coral reefs, kayak through mangroves, or dive beneath the Gulf’s turquoise surface.

Closer to home, explore the hotel’s organic farm, learn to cook Omani dishes in a mudbrick kitchen, or simply bike the winding sand paths between stone walls and fig trees. For the more adventurous: paraglide into the bay at dawn or take a 4x4 journey into nearby wadis and canyons.

INDULGE IN

Dining is an experience unto itself: a table set beneath stars on a clifftop 300m above the sea. Or breakfast in your villa’s garden, feet in the sand. Expect flavors drawn from the Arabian Gulf, the Levant, and beyond: slow-roasted lamb, grilled local fish, and garden-grown herbs. There’s a focus on wellness, sustainability, and soulful indulgence.

GETTING THERE

Fly into Dubai International Airport, followed by a 2-hour scenic drive through the mountains and across the border into Oman. The final descent into the bay is cinematic—winding switchbacks revealing the sea below.

WILD INITIATIVES

Six Senses Zighy Bay is deeply rooted in its environment. The resort’s on-site organic farm and goat dairy supply much of the kitchen. Water is desalinated and recycled. Single-use plastics are banned. The Earth Lab showcases local sustainability projects, from coral preservation to community education. This is slow, smart luxury with a deep respect for place.

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