Tourist Attractions
Tailormade trip itineraries available ( 4×4 car with English speaking guide comes with driver )
NIZWA FORT & SOUQ
Nizwa Fort – Prime attraction, ancient Nizwa Fort, consists of seven wells, a number of prison and prosecution ground with informative exhibits and artefacts displayed. There is also a traditional gift shop and permanent exhibition that illustrates the geographical history of Oman.
- Time & Distance from the Hotel: 18 minutes; 14.1 km.
- Time: Saturday to Thursday – 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Friday – 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM; 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM
- Time: Saturday to Thursday – 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Entrance Fee: Adult – 5 OMR; Children (above 6 years old) – 3 OMR
JEBEL AKHDAR (The Green Mountain)
Famous for its labyrinth of wadis and terraced orchards, where pomegranates, apricots and roses grow in abundance due to its mild Mediterranean climate. It rises to a height of 2,980 m (9,780 ft) and encompasses the Saiq Plateau at 2,000 m above sea level.
- Time & Distance from the Hotel: Approximately 45 minutes; 34 kms.
- Best time to visit: March & April
JEBEL SHAMS (Mountain of Sun)
It is the Highest Mountain famous for balcony walk. It is known for the view into the spectacularly deep Wadi Ghul lying alongside. It is also the first place to receive sunrise in Oman. In the summer, the temperature is around 20 °C (68 °F) and in the winter it drops to less than 0 °C (32 °F).
- Time & Distance from the Hotel: 2 Hours; 96 km
- Best time to visit: Sunrise & Sunset
AL HOOTA CAVE
Estimated to be over 2 million years old, it is the first and only show cave in the Arabian Peninsula. Contains a rich ecosystem that includes four lakes, it is here that one can see the rare blind fish – Garra Barreimiae and many other animal species living in the cave including bats (Rhinopoma Muscatellum), arthropods, mollusks, spiders, snails and water beetles.
- Time & Distance from the Hotel: 39 minutes; 42 km.
- Time: Tuesday to Sunday – 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM; 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Friday – 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM; 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Monday – Closed 7.350 OMR;
- Entrance Fee: Adult – 7.350 OMR; Children – 3.675 OMR
MISFAT AL ABRIYEEN
A unique mountainous Omani oasis village located 1,000 m above sea level, notable for both its traditional architecture and agriculture that has been a self-sustaining cohesive community based on the ancient falaj irrigation systems for at least 2000 years. The village boast amazing agricultural terraces, beautiful alleys and old houses that are traditional mud houses with palm fronds roofs and are unique in that they are build on solid rock foundations providing security during the olden times.
- Time & Distance from the Hotel: 58 minutes; 51 km
- Best time to visit: October to April
JABREEN CASTLE
Built in 1675 by Imam Bil-Arab Bin Sultan, Jabreen. It is basically a palace constructed in times of peace by a ruler who was passionate about science and art thus an important center of learning for astrology, medicine and Islamic law. The most interesting feature of this castle is the elaborately painted ceiling.
- Time & Distance from the Hotel: 30 minutes; 43 km
- Time: Sunday to Tuesday – 8:30 AM to 11:00 PM Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday – 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM Friday – 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Entrance Fee: 0.500 Baiza
OMAN ACROSS AGES MUSEUM
It traces the story of Oman from the first settlers of prehistory to the present, spanning different ages, dynasties and civilizations. Special emphasis is given to Oman’s renaissance since the 1970s, during which the Sultanate has experienced remarkable economic, technological, political and social progress. The Museum consists of two halls – The History Hall and The Renaissance Hall. Trending and the most sought after attraction to visit !!
- Time & Distance from the Hotel: 21 minutes; 20 km.
- Time: Saturday to Thursday – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Friday – 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- Entrance Fee: Omani – 1 OMR; Residents – 2 OMR; Tourist – 5 OMR
BAHLA FORT
One of four historic fortresses situated at the foot of the Jebel Akhdar and the country’s only UNESCO-listed fort added in 1987.The fort is believed to have been built between the 12th and 15th century by the Banu Nebhan tribe who inhabited the area at the time and were known for controlling the trade of frankincense. The Bahla Fort was also known as one of the oldest fortresses in the country.
- Time & Distance from the Hotel: 34 minutes; 41 km.
- Time: Sunday to Saturday – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Entrance Fee: 5 OMR
WADI DAMM
One of the most beautiful wadis in Oman. Featuring clear blue waters, the place is also gifted with an awesome landscape, and a few very old historical landmarks.
- Time & Distance from the Hotel: 1 Hour 27 minutes; 96 km.
- Things to bring: Sun-screen, food and snacks, plenty of drinking water and slippers or sturdy water-proof footwear.
NIZWA GRAND MALL
- Time & Distance from the Hotel: 10 minutes; 7.6 km.
- Time: Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday – 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday – 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Sunday to Tuesday – 8:30 AM to 11:00 PM
LULU HYPERMARKET
- Distance from the Hotel: 9 minutes; 6.9 km
- Time: Sunday to Saturday – 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM
