Mandarin Oriental Muscat: an urban oasis steps from the beach

Mandarin Oriental Muscat: an urban oasis steps from the beach

Sandwiched between the dramatic Hajar Mountains and the azure Gulf of Oman, the Omani capital Muscat is a destination on the up, just waiting to be discovered en masse by tourists from around the world.The newest addition to the city's luxury hotel offering is the Mandarin Oriental Muscat, a shining jewel of a resort hoping to entice visitors in search of both city and beach fun while still looking for a high-thread cotton sheet count on which t…