I came with my husband for our anniversary, it was our first time staying at this resort. They welcome you with date lassi which was delicious. we stayed at the pool villa beach front, the space was huge and design was inviting. Staff were kind and helpful. Food was delicious in all restaurants. I highly recommend this place! The only negative comment i could give is that it is very expensive.

Week end at Zighy bay.

Prior to arrival your visas will get organized by the hotel.
We arrived by car from Dubai, 2,5 hours in total. Once at the border you can go to the resorts gate ( rough dirt/stones road) :( For non 4x4 like us we left our car at the resorts gate private parking> 4x4 can go straight to the resort. We then waited to be picked up by the resort car. Be ready to wait ours was more than 20 mns at the gate even though we specified our arrival time. Too long!!!
The road to the resort is very scenic ups and downs, curves and down to the resort by the bay.Amazing views.
On the other extreme side of the bay there is a local village. It was very interesting to talk to the locals who were playing futball on the beach and told us their kids go to school by boat every day (lovely start of a day).

The entrance to the resort puts you straight away into the picture.it looks like a villa with Local decor: Date palm trees, wood and stone colors.Souk and boutique on the side by the lobby.
Welcome drink and towels chat with your assignated butler.
We choose the pool villa which was located on the second line from the beach.
Honestly the villas are nice but too close to each other and our neighbouring villa had music played very loud at the pool so we asked to change.
We were upgraded to a front line beach villa which was far superior not only on location but as well in size and the pleasure to walk from your sand garden to the beach was really pleasant.
2 bicycles were available at the villas door to be used within the resort sand tracks.
Our beach villa was very spacious with a lounge area, overlooking the terrace pool and sand garden with a big door leading to the beach. A Majilis (tent in this case in wood) with seating area is located at the end of the garden overlooking the beach and sea. Lovely spot.
Bathroom was huge as well with six senses amenities.outdoor shower.
The furniture and decor made the place very authentic. Basic but luxurious at the same time. Turn down service at requested time.

Dining options: we choosed to go to their fine dining restaurant at the top of the mountain overlooking the bay and that was a real culinary experience keeping in mind you are in the middle of no-where. Service was efficient and nice, A bite too expensive though. set menus but adaptable.
Lovely experience under the stars.
A private spot is also available few steps up for a more romantic seating. to be booked in advance.
Breakfasts can be taken at the resort main restaurant Spice Market but we prefered to have them delivered at the villa. Obviously the choice is more limited but the setting and the privacy of the villa is a better option than a place full of people.

You have a bar by the main pool serving cocktails and drinks pleasant staff.
2 pools and private beach in front and along the resort with beach service and sunbeds.
A large choice of activities is provided to guests to further enhance the experience.
We tried Paragliding and snorkling in the neighbouring bays.
Paraglidning was fun and lovely with wonderfull views over the village, Mountains resort, sea and landing on the sand.
Snorkeling was a good option too as we go the village marina then you take a good ride out in the sea untill you reach a tranquile water area between two mountains and snorkleing starts there. ok its not the maldives or Mozambique but its a good moment out.
Dining at the main restaurant is ok but nothing to remember.

All in all it is a good sea break out of the hustle and bustle of the city.

First of all, I must say that Zighy Bay is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. The view of the mountains are just breath-taking. The resort is beautifully design with local cultures influences and you just want to take more photos of it. It is so quiet and you could hear the wave and birds’ chirpings, I believe this is how a holiday should be. For the breakfast, I ordered the benedict royale for a few times just because of the lip smacking crab cake! I love sorbet and they have a number of flavours to choose too, they are really delicious. Of course the biggest credit for my amazing stay will go to the staffs, they are always welcoming and their bright smiles make this resort becomes a special place to stay!!