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ALILA MOMENT

From Earth to Flame – A Mountain-to-Table Cooking Ritual

Price

OMR 273 per person

Duration

4 hours

Recommended Dress

Resort casual and comfortable attire. Guests carry hat and shades. Wear sunscreen.

Additional Details

Lunch or Dinner included

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Experience

High in the Al Hajar Mountains, where fertile terraces meet the sky, you’ll begin your culinary journey in Alila’s thriving garden—home to one of Oman’s first high-altitude hydroponic systems in a luxury resort. Guided by our chef, harvest seasonal greens, herbs, and edible flowers grown using sustainable, water-efficient practices. Then step into our outdoor kitchen, where you’ll learn to craft traditional Omani dishes using open flame, local spice, and time-honored technique. The experience ends with a shared feast under the mountain sky—a meal made from the land, with care for the land, and a deeper understanding of what it means to nourish both body and earth.

Itinerary

  • A Rooted Welcome

    Begin with a warm introduction and short briefing by our chef, then journey to the hydroponic farm via scenic walk or buggy ride, surrounded by the rugged beauty of Jabal Akhdar.

  • Clean Entry, Clear Purpose

    Receive protective gear to ensure safety and cleanliness before stepping into the high-altitude hydroponic farm.

  • Hydroponics Unveiled

    Learn how this soil-free, sustainable farming method thrives in mountain conditions—maximizing flavor, efficiency, and environmental harmony.

  • From Seed to Harvest

    Explore how temperature, timelines, and technique shape the journey of each plant, and walk among the crops as Chef explains their growing cycles.

  • Gathering with Intention

    Handpick your own produce—herbs, greens, and seasonal vegetables—guided by Chef in a sensory-rich farm-to-fork moment.

  • Open-Air Preparation

    Arrive at the outdoor kitchen and enjoy light refreshments before joining a live cooking session with Chef, crafting traditional dishes with your freshly harvested ingredients.

  • Dine Among the Peaks

    Share a mountain meal made by your own hands, full of flavor and rooted in place.

  • A Thoughtful Farewell

    Leave with a jar of homemade jam, a chocolate bar infused with garden berries and dates, and a photo collage capturing your day—tokens of a meal you won’t soon forget.

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