Attraction Sites

North and South Al Batinah Governorate

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Sohar

The mosque is one of the attractions that added glamour to the heritage of Sohar, making it one of Oman’s finest architectural gems.

Visit Type


  • Religious


  • Architecture

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  • Not Applicable

Barka Souq

Barka Souq is located in Wilayt Barka in Al Batinah North Governorate. It is one of the most popular local markets in Oman.

Visit Type


  • Shopping


  • Leisure

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  • Not Applicable

Al Rustaq Souq

This Souq is one of the most popular markets in the Sultanate.

Visit Type


  • Shopping


  • Leisure

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  • Not Applicable

Sohar Souq

Overlooking the Sea of Oman, the new historic Sohar Souq is less than 300 meters north of Sohar Fort. Arabic decorations and exquisite interiors give a shine to the Souq that you can visit whenever you come to Sohar. Various cafes ...

Visit Type


  • Shopping


  • Cultural

Habitat


  • Not Applicable

Nakhl Fort

Nakhal Fort is one of the most prominent historical monuments in the Sultanate. It derives its name from the Wilaya itself. The fort lies amidst palm orchards in Wilayt Nakhal in Al Batinah South Governorate. It is an entrenched b ...

Visit Type


  • Historical


  • Architecture

Habitat


  • Not Applicable

Sohar Fort

Sohar Fort is an architectural wonder that dates back to the end of the 13th century and beginning of the 14th century.

Visit Type


  • Historical


  • Gallery

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  • Not Applicable

Al Hazm Fort

It is one of Oman’s most stately and wonderful forts, that stands tall among palm trees and Omani Falajes. The fort is a historical and cultural destination that attracts tourists and visitors.

Visit Type


  • Historical


  • Architecture

Habitat


  • Not Applicable

Al Rustaq Fort

The massive Al Rustaq Fort, a much older fort dating back to the 13th century, is near the city market and be can be seen from the surrounding hills.

Visit Type


  • Historical


  • Architecture

Habitat


  • Not Applicable

Barka Fort

The octagonal shaped tower makes Barka Fort unlike any other fort in Oman. Visitors can explore the various rooms and watch platforms, the latter of which provide excellent views of the ocean and surrounding area.

Visit Type


  • Historical


  • Architecture

Habitat


  • Not Applicable

Wadi Al Huqain

It is one of Oman’s most beautiful valleys that attracts tourists from all over the world. The Wadi is located in a beautiful spot that combines natural beauty and human architect.

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Activities

Habitat


  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)

Wadi Al Jizi

Wadi Al Jizzi connects Al Batinah Coast to Al Buraimi, it is one of the oldest passages that crosses the Northern Oman Mountains. It was well known as a mining center for copper production in Oman.

Visit Type


  • Nature

Habitat


  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)

Wadi Al Sahtan

Wadi Al Sahtan (or A Sahtan Valley) is a panoramic landscape of scattered villages between the green-lush farms and sandy mountains. Omanis have always associated Wadi Al Sahtan with beauty and greenery that is not easy to reach a ...

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Geological

Habitat


  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)


  • Mountain Clift/s

Snake Canyon

Snake Canyon also known as Snake Gorge or Wadi Bimah, is a canyon within Wadi Bani Awf in Al Rustaq .

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Geological

Habitat


  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)

Wadi Bani Awf

Wadi Bani Awf is a large wadi in wilayat Al Rustaq .The wadi covers a large area with several villages and lots of other attractions along the wadi’s path.

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Adventure

Habitat


  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)

Wadi Al Abyad (White Valley)

Wadi Al Abyad located in Nakhal. The name of the wadi is in reference to the white color of its water pools, which is likely due to carbonate rocks in the region (although to our own eyes, they just looked like normal colored pool ...

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Adventure

Habitat


  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)

Wadi Bani Kharus

Wadi Bani Kharus is located in Wilayat AlAwabi. It is one of the best-known Omani wadis.

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Adventure

Habitat


  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)

Wakan Village

The village sits at 2,000 meters above sea level in Wadi Mastal in Wilayt Nakhal, located in Al Batinah South Governorate. 150 kilometres separate this village from Muscat. The road leading to the village passes through a number o ...

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Cultural

Habitat


  • Mountains

Al Ulyah Village

In Wadi Bani Kharoos, you will find a lovely village made of palm trees, little houses and running waters. Al Alya village is great attraction that has ancient traditional houses resembling the Yamen’s old houses.

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Cultural

Habitat


  • Mountains

Balad Sayt Village

Balad Sayt is a mountain village in Oman. The village is located on the NE slope of the Al Hajar Mountains near the highest peak in the Sultanate of Oman, Jebel Shams.

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Cultural

Habitat


  • Mountains

Al Abyad Sands

Al Abyad sands located in Nakhal at the highway road from Muscat toward Al Batinah. This sandy dune area features high elevated dunes spread over large areas.

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Activities

Habitat


  • Desert and Sandy Dunes