Al Bandar is one of the three new hotels at Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, Muscat.  The name Al Bandar means The Town and the architecture of the hotel is inspired by old Muscat, featuring buildings of varying heights and a variety of ornate balconies.

Al Bandar hotel is the resort’s focal point, featuring eight food and beverage outlets and 11 meeting rooms, as well as the spectacular Barr Al Jissah Ballroom measuring 1,056 square metres and providing banquet-style seating for up to 700 people.