94 World Travel Magazine Where the majestic Al Hajar Mountains meet their luminous reflection in the serene waters of the Gulf of Oman, the Chedi Muscat rises amidst an elegantly landscaped twenty-one acre garden oasis with 158 Omani influenced guest rooms and villas. This sublime yet central location equally suits leisure and business travelers while six distinct restaurants, a just opened thirteen-suite Balinese spa, three swimming pools, including the 103 meter long pool, 400-square meter health club enhance Chedi’s considerable cultural attractions. Five minutes by car from The Chedi Muscat, the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is a visual treat for art and architecture aficionados. For shopaholics, an ancient maze of intricate pathways comprehensible only to its denizens, Muttrah Souq offers up lucky finds.