Attraction Sites

A'Dakhiliyah Governorate (Interior Governorate)

Bahla Fort

Bahla Fort lies in Wilayt Bahla in A'Dakhiliyah Governorate. Since 1987, its name has been included in the World Heritage Sites List. Bahla Fort includes: Bahla Oasis with its traditional souks, old alleys, ancient mosques, and it ...

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  • Architecture

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Jabreen Castle

Jabreen Castle dates back to 1670. Its design and construction were supervised by the Al Immam Bil Arab bin Sultan Al Y`aribi (who now rests on the left side of the castle’s main entrance) and was built to resemble the most beauti ...

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Bait Al Safa

Bait Al Safa or the House of Al Safa is a cultural landmark, where you can experience the authentic Omani lifestyle using your five senses.

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  • Cultural

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Bayt Ar Ridaydah

The Bayt Ar Ridaydah Castle is Situated at Burkut Al Mouz Town, lies about 24 Km from Nizwa City centre, at the entrance of Wadi Al Muaydin, the way to Jabal Akhdar and next to Falaj Al Khatmayn. This Castle is dates to 17th centu ...

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  • Historical


  • Gallery

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Al Fiqayn Fort

Al Fiqayn Fort lies in Wilayt Manah. It consists of four storeys through which the visitor can see the old quarters and surrounding farms. Al Fiqayn Fort is located in the center of Al Fayqayn Village, characterized by its unique ...

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Bidbid Castle

Bidbid Castle is one of the prettiest small castles in Oman: a rustic little structure, built with mudbrick walls on a stone base, with windows and rifle-slits cut lopsidedly out of the adobe, half-hearted little rounded battlemen ...

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  • Architecture

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Nizwa Souq

This souq lies in the vicinity of the walls of the famous Nizwa Fort. Its building embraces both traditional and modern architectural lines.

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  • Architecture

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Fanja Souq

Fanja Tradional Souq is one of Fanja’s top attraction stop. The direction of the souq takes you on a picturesque road with the Sultan Qaboos Mosque of Fanja.

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  • Leisure

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Bahla Souq

Bahla Souq is a short distance from Bahla Fort. It has many traditional industries like making daggers and copper artefacts, in addition to Omani sweets (Halwa). This Souq is famous for its active commercial activity.

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  • Leisure

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Falaj Daris

Falaj Daris is one of the largest falaj in Oman and lies in Wilayat Nizwa in A'Dakhiliyah Governorate. It is a Dawoodi Falaj.

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  • Historical

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Falaj Al Ghantaq

Al Ghantaq Falaj is the second most famous Falaj in Nizwa after Falaj Dares. It is a Dawoudi Falaj, passing by Wadi Kalbouh (one of Nizwa valleys) until it reaches Nizwa and waters the gardens at the Ghantaq area.

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  • Historical

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Falaj Al Katmeen

Falaj Al Khatmayn lies in Birkat Al Mawz village in Wilayat Nizwa in A'Dakhiliyah Governorate. It is a Dawoodi Falaj and is fed by Wadi Al Muaydin that flows heavily during rainfall. Its total length is about 2,450 metres.

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  • Historical

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Falaj Al Malki

Falaj Al Malki is located in Wilayat Izki and is one of the oldest falaj in the Sultanate. The falaj is considered one of the largest Dawoodi Falaj as it has 17 branches that feed the main Canal.

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Wadi Samail

The valley or wadi of Samail also referred to as the "Samail Gap", divides is one of the main Wadis in Samail and it is where the Al Hajar Mountains are divided into the Eastern and Western subranges.

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  • Nature


  • Geological

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  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)

Wadi Tanuf

Wadi of Tanuf is named referring to the Old Village of Tanuf which is located nearby the wadi’s entrance. The wadi is known for the mineral water bottling plant producing Tanuf and Jabel Akhdar brands.

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  • Nature


  • Activities

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  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)

Wadi Al Muaydin

The endlessly deep gorge ‘Wadi Al Muaydin’ is one of the main wadis that streaming from the peaks of Jabal Akhdar and it considered as main walking trail of about 17 Km to the top of this mountain (Saiq Plateau). The main entrance ...

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  • Nature


  • Geological

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  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)

Wadi An Nakhr

This wadi is also known as the Grand Canyon of the Middle East. Waterfalls cascading from Jabal Shams (Sun Mountain) form this valley. The valley contains a village that bears its name, and which can be seen from the top of Jabal ...

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  • Nature


  • Geological

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  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)


  • Mountains

Jabel Shams (The Sun Mountain)

This is the highest peak in the Arabian Peninsula, rising to an altitude of 3,004 metres above sea level, and has a number of versants (slopes) and summits.

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  • Geological

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  • Mountains


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Grand Canyon

Starting along trekking path W6 at the village of Al Khitaym a high-level balcony walk to the abandoned village of Sab Bani Khamis takes around on hour and has stunning views of the Grand Canyon. After Sab, an uphill walk leads to ...

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  • Nature


  • Geological

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  • Mountains


  • Mountain Clift/s

Jabel Al Akhdar

The Jebel Akhdar is part of Al Hajar Mountains range in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman. It extends about 300 km (190 mi) northwest to southeast, between 50 –100 mi (80 –161 km) inland from the coast of the Gulf of Oman.

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  • Nature


  • Geological

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  • Mountains


  • Mountain Clift/s