Built with thick stone to keep the interiors cool, these large 2,650-square-foot villas provide a long list of modern conveniences alongside traditional Omani touches – not forgetting private plunge pools and tranquil outside terraces.

These lavish 4,400-square-foot spaces take full advantage of the resort’s coastal location, with direct access to the soft, golden sands of the nearby beach. They come with their own private infinity edge pool, dining and living room areas and adjacent summer house.

Six Senses is known across the world for their first-class spas; opt for the Spa Pool Villa Beachfront to take advantage of the peaceful in-villa spas – perfect to enjoy the resort’s range of signature treatments. There’s also a private pool, garden and summerhouse totaling 2,650 square feet.

Six Senses provides a well-equipped, fully air-conditioned gym. For a more lively way to burn some calories, hit the tennis court and enjoy the cooling sea breezes as you play.

Six Senses Spa at Zighy Bay combines both modern and traditional treatments to provide the ultimate in pampering and relaxation. The resort has both in-house experts and visiting wellness consultants to ensure Six Sense’s signature treatments are kept to the highest quality.

Although each and every villa here comes with its own private plunge pool, the resort does have a much more spacious freeform pool, providing a fun and lively communal atmosphere with views from the impressive infinity edge stretching out towards the Gulf of Oman.

As well as trained experts providing signature spa treatments, guests can also indulge themselves in the resort’s on-site sauna or hammam, where steam is used to open and cleanse the pores for a rejuvenating experience.

Zighy Bay’s signature restaurant provides a fine-dining experience like no other; perched atop the rocky hill overlooking the resort and Gulf of Oman, Sense on the Edge has a choice of five, seven or nine-course menus showcasing the best in modern Omani and Middle Eastern cuisine.

This compact dining area opens every Thursday from 6:30pm, presenting some quaint Bedouin décor and furnishings with a menu to match, including local organic salads and roasted lamb prepared in the traditional underground oven.

Spice Market, one of the resort’s most popular dining venues, has a long menu encompassing flavors from across the Middle East. Breakfast is served here every day and the restaurant stays open late for a relaxed dinner experience.

For a lighter bite, head over to the casual Summer House, which serves up a range of appetizers, refreshments and cooling homemade ice creams and sorbets – perfect to cool off on a hot summer’s day.

Group sizes from two to eight persons can head down to the resort’s very own wine cellar for tasting sessions. Wines here are both New and Old World imports, and guests can consult the in-house sommelier for recommendations on the best pairings for their dinner.

The resort’s namesake bar is the place to come for a range of mocktails and cocktails which can be ordered throughout the day. Views are great too, stretching across the rugged mountains, creating the perfect spot for a soothing sundowner in the evening.