Shangri-la Barr Al Jissah launches SIO2 The Beach Lounge

Shangri-la Barr Al Jissah introduces a new venue to complete its 13 existing dining offerings - Si02 The Beach Lounge - set to redefine the coastal experience in Muscat, as the city's hotspot for a feet-in-the-sand experience.

Elegantly set on the edge of the 500m long stretched beach of Al Bandar hotel, opposite the resort’s two dining venues Capri Court and Chow Mee, the SIO2 Beach Lounge draws its name from the very elements that make up the sandy shores - quartz, silicon and oxygen. This synthesis of nature serves as inspiration for a place where the elements of earth, breeze and sea converge to create an unforgettable afternoon and evening atmosphere, a press release said.

The brainchild of the Rene D Egle, area general manager, and inspired by contemporary island beach lounges and elegantly combined with the beautiful views of the Gulf of Oman, SIO2 boasts a thoughtfully designed space with a thatched roof bar made from palm tree leaves.

The combination of beach and contemporary furniture with light grey tones paired with blue and grey cushions adds a glamourous touch to the dramatic sunset behind the Hajar mountains. SIO2 The Beach Lounge can cater for 70 guests while keeping the venue intimate and exclusive.

The menu is crafted to revive guests’ senses with a creative blend of cocktails and mocktails to enhance guests’ palate- all inspired by the four elements of nature – fire, water, earth, and air. The ‘Above the Clouds’ and ‘The Flying Bird’ cocktails, influenced by the air element, feature frankincense and a phoenix feather for a mythical touch. The expertly curated beach lounge menu ensures an exquisite à la carte offering available daily from 5pm until 1am.