For those seeking paradise, there has been a major breakthrough. Lo­cated atop Oman’s Green Mountain in the expansive Saiq Plateau, Anantara’s beautiful Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Re­sort will be a sight to behold when it opens in July. The five-star resort is the Middle- East’s highest and will offer 115 guest rooms and villas overlooking the fierce canyon underneath. The villas here are especially intimate, replete with exclusive swimming pools, private butlers and a spellbinding view. You must fine dine at the Arabian grill restaurant, or accompany a chef to the local souq or the resort’s own chef’s garden as a part of the ‘Spice Spoons’ cooking class.

But that’s not all. Physical activities such as archery, quad biking and excursions will certainly keep you busy. Otherwise, just swim in the indoor swimming pool, dance at the elegant ballroom, or engorge the breathtaking view while sitting along the cliff’s edge. From OMR 172 (about  ₹30,000) www.anantara.com/al-jabal-al-akhdar