Sustainability
Sustainability
Preserving luxury hospitality for the future
Leading the way in sustainability across luxury resorts in Dhofar, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara is driven by a commitment to social, cultural and environmental conservation. Our resort has been designed in consideration of nature and we strive to reduce waste and manage our resources carefully.
Water and Energy
Recycling and Waste Reduction
Dollar for Deeds
Harmony with our Surroundings
Resources
Community
Accolades
Water and Energy
Energy Conservation
By installing energy-efficient lighting throughout the resort and keeping lights off wherever necessary, we conserve energy. We invest in the most energy-efficient equipment available and ensure that all appliances are switched off when not in use.
Swimming Pools
Our resort pools are treated with a salt pool chlorinated system that requires less chemicals and discards less water than normal pool cleaning processes.
Water Conservation
Different water supplies – mains, recycles and rainwater – are used to minimise water consumption. Wastewater is processed in an onsite sewerage plant in a bio system that recycles grey and black water for irrigation.
EV Charging Station
Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara's collaboration with EVO contributes to the development of a greener transportation ecosystem in Oman. As part of this partnership, EV charging stations have been installed at the resort, allowing guests and visitors to conveniently charge their electric vehicles.
Recycling and Waste Reduction
Guest Materials
Resort key cards, pens and pencils supplied to guests are made with environmentally friendly materials.
Single Use Plastic
Glass bottles are in use throughout the resort, along with biodegradable straws. We aim for zero single use plastics in our daily operations.
Re-usable Water Bottle
Discover our eco-friendly water bottles, thoughtfully placed in every room and villa, enhancing your beach days and Salalah adventures – a sustainable choice for conscious living.
Dollar for Deeds
Dollar for Deeds
Immersing guests in the spirit of giving back, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara invites you to donate OMR 1 per night for our "Dollar for Deeds" programme. The resort will match the donations OMR for OMR during your stay to raise funds to support long-term conservation initiatives of the
Environment Society of Oman such as protecting Frankincense trees, the Arabian Sea humpback whales, and dolphins.
Environment Society of Oman such as protecting Frankincense trees, the Arabian Sea humpback whales, and dolphins.
Harmony with our Surroundings
Local History Tours
Discover nearby UNESCO World Heritage Sites and learn more about the history of Dhofar with a Local Guide on a personalised city tour.
Mini-Golf
The minigolf course at Anantara Salalah is crafted with sustainability at its core. The design incorporates locally sourced and recycled materials, reducing the carbon footprint associated with transportation and supporting local businesses. Moreover, it integrates natural elements such as native plants and trees into the course layout, enhancing its aesthetic appeal while also promoting local biodiversity. For more information and bookings please contact the spa and recreation centre team.
Sustainable Boat Journey
Experience our new eco-friendly mode of transportation from Mekong Jetty to The Museum of the Land of Frankincense and the Al-Baleed Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During your boat journey, you can admire various bird species, before exploring the fascinating history and importance of frankincense. Not available from 23 June - 25 July 2024.
Al Baleed Jungle Gym
Stretch and dip on our sustainably built open air gym. Climb our ropes or swing from the monkey bars. The Al Baleed Jungle Gym is a sustainable project that combines design and construction to seamlessly integrate into its environment, all while offering a practical and functional area for exercise.
Unsupervised. Open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Resources
Al Baleed Vegetable Farm
Our farm-to-table philosophy is about more than just eating healthy food. We grow our own vegetables such as radish, cucumber, tomatoes, and spinach in the Al Baleed Vegetable Garden and source others from the Royal Razat Farm in Salalah. Learn more about our farm-to-table concept from our culinary team.
Local Suppliers
Wherever possible, the ingredients and products we use are sourced from local and Omani suppliers. Frankincense and sea salt used at Anantara Spa is for instance from the surrounding area, as well as the spices used in our Spice Spoons cooking class.
Spice Garden
Every day our chefs collect fresh ingredients and herbs for their dishes. We grow different herbs in our Mekong Spice Garden. Enjoy the refreshing aroma of mint, lemongrass and basil that is used for our Mekong signature dishes such as Tom Yum and Vietnamese Spring Rolls.
Community
Local Talent
We give special consideration to employing and empowering Omani people in line with our social sustainability efforts. We build relationships within the community.
Sustainable Initiatives
Hand in hand with our guests, we support and contribute to social and environmental projects in the community. We match guest donations to organisations that provide child welfare and wildlife protection and our team members join at a grassroots level.
Oman Food Bank
Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara has partnered with Oman Food Bank, a private initiative, to distribute surplus food to economically disadvantaged groups in the local community. This collaboration helps reduce food waste and support those in need.
Accolades
Accolades
Al Baleed Resort Salalah’s sustainability practices have once again earned the resort Platinum Level Green Growth 2050 Certification in 2023, which covers a wide range of CSR goals from Environmental Stewardship to Health and Safety and Human Rights. The resort was recognized for its environmental efforts and was awarded a silver award in the environment category at the ITB Asia Meaningful Tourism Panel in 2022. Additionally, the resort has pledged its commitment to sustainable travel by signing the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge. This commitment demonstrates the resort's dedication to supporting local communities and engaging in social and environmental initiatives.