Jabal Akhdar is one of the tallest mountains in Oman, and is roughly a six-hour drive from Dubai (unless you get lost and then it can be about nine hours *cough).

The rocky terrain climbs up thousands of metres above sea-level, and makes for some of the best views around.

Alila Jabal Akhdar is perched on the cliffs overlooking some of the stunning gorges and offers panoramic views of the mountain-side.

But don’t take our word for it.

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Thanks to the altitude, it’s 15 degrees cooler than sea-level

The rooms have balconies overlooking the abyss

And you can just sit and enjoy the silence

Bliss

There are also stunning hiking trails just a stone’s throw from the hotel

Complete with water holes

Anantara has also opened a new resort up the mountain too

It’s the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation