René Egle, Area General Manager, Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa and Shangri-La Al Husn Resort & Spa

Enlighten us about every possible service that you provide to the guest in terms of decor and cuisine.

Every wedding, celebration, or occasion is personalised because of our variety of venues; each caters to the most appropriate backdrop for the celebration, be it a renewal of vows, a wedding proposal, or a semi or fully privatised location or hotel for a wedding.

Our diverse culinary talents make it possible to curate dishes from around the world and satisfy the tastebuds of any of our clientele, from leisure guests to large groups such as weddings. We offer a wide range of cuisines, including Mediterranean, Italian, local, seafood-inspired, fusion, international, Indian, and Rohit Ghai’s world-renowned cuisines.

How is your hotel an ideal location?

Shangri-La Al Husn is located on a exclusive clifftop, nestled between the dramatic backdrop of rugged mountains and the pristine waters of the Gulf of Oman. Whereas Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah is set on a landscape of 124 acres and is home to two spectacular wings: Al Waha, “The Oasis” which is the perfect family destination, and Al Bandar, “The Town” which is at the heart of the resort. The Shangri-La Al Husn is located on the clifftop and is Oman’s sole adults-only resort for guests above 16 years old, and the hotel pays homage to a private beach cove, a private pool and enhanced guest experiences.

On top of these, the properties are just 15 minutes by car from the city and business district, with easy access to many local shopping and cultural attractions. The privacy is unparalleled, and the views, from clifftops to beachside scenic views, are breathtaking.

The bespoke collection (transfer: ride, cruise, or fly) allows the guests to travel in style and book one of our exclusive luxury modes of transportation, take a bird’s eye view of Muscat amidst rugged mountains through a helicopter chartered exclusively, or simply cruise the seas of Oman with tailor-made itineraries. You can also rent a vintage car for your big day from our classic car museum for a unique photo session.

Do you agree that cuisines from different regions is a must in weddings? If yes, tell us about your strategy and planning for the same.

Cuisines from different regions differ, and it all depends on the palates of the guests and the preferences of the wedding planners or clients. Some people would like to have a taste of the local cuisine, whilst others prefer to bring their country’s flavours.

We have a pool of talents in our kitchen from various countries of the world: Asia, India, China, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Greece, Italy, London, Africa, etc., so any culinary experience can be personalised, from local to internationally acclaimed chefs such as Rohit Ghai.

Customized and curated packages for weddings as per client’s choice is a must these days. How do you manage and strategize to fulfil each and every wish of your guest?

The team is comprised of a good number of experienced events professionals who have had a good number of years in the industry. While every wedding is different, most of the basic requirements remain the same, and these we have put together as our main wedding package that we offer to our couples.

The beauty of it is that packages are always customizable to cater to our couples’ needs, and with the services and facilities offered in the hotel, we usually have available what most of the couples need from these packages.

Encompassing any inclusion and venue requirement of a package, the hotel has the basic software essential to every wedding: experienced and trained staff who all intend on delivering service from the heart, focused on delighting our wedding couples and their guests.

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