Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel is like a scene from an Arabian fairy tale, nestled between the Gulf of Oman and the Al-Hajar mountains. The resort has been converted into a Ritz-Carlton hotel, combining modern amenities with traditional aesthetics to deliver a five-star experience. Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel sits on 200 acres, including the longest beach in Muscat. Guests enter through a domed portal with intricately inlaid walls and are welcomed with local treats served on terraces overlooking lush gardens, pools and picturesque landscapes. Diners at the four resort restaurants can feast their eyes on the views while taking their tastebuds on their own gastronomic holiday. The resort has 250 rooms as well as a spa, meeting spaces and a ballroom. There are six swimming pools, including one reserved for children, and a ladies-only beach — a first for the sultanate. Local Omanis make up half of the ladies and gentlemen and Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel benefits from a leadership team with cross-sector experience and a track record of operational expertise. There is constant market study to ensure a competitive offering for guests, and the secluded resort, with its expansive gardens and terraces, has become a favourite meeting point for heads of state — and an oasis of beauty during the pandemic. The CFI.co judging panel presents Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel with the 2021 award for Best Luxury Landmark Resort Experience (GCC).