Al Hazm fort, one of the most beautiful Omani forts, is located in Wilayat Ar Rustaq in Al Batinah South Governorate. It was renovated and restored and changed into a high potential tourism attraction due to its unique architecture and solid defense features. It is open from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM every day except on Fridays. You can visit al Hazm Fort from 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM on Fridays.

Al Batinah South

Al Hazm Fort

Wadi Bani Kharus is located in Wilayat AlAwabi of Al Batina South governorate. Among the most tourist-attractive features of this wadi, we can mention the fabulous sceneries, amazing flora and fauna, and pleasant breeze. The type of activities that you can enjoy in this area are going to the mountains of Stal village, spending interesting hours in the market gardens of Sana village, and visiting the ancient aqueduct in Ain Karfas

Wadi Bani Kharus

All you need are here in Al Rustaq Souq. This is a good place to get familiar with culture and history and enjoy delicious food. You can find different stuff such as blacksmithing, folk remedies, palm leaves, silver, and different agricultural crops. There is also a vast area dedicated to sheep and livestock selling

Ar Rustaq Souq

Nakhal Fort also known as Husn Al Heem, is located in Wilayat Nakhal in Wadi Raqeem of Al Batina South Governorate. It is 120 km away from the west of Muscat. You can enjoy the scenic view due to the several palm trees surrounding it. The Ministry of Tourism operated a museum in the fort which represents historic guns. 

Nakhal Fort

Alkasfah hot spring is located in Wilayat Ar Rustaq of Al Batinah South Governorate and is about 170 km away from Muscat. It is believed that the hot spring has a mountainous source. The temperature varies in different hot springs; about 45 degrees in Al Kasfah. There are some beneficial properties such as treating Rheumatism and skin diseases due to the high level of Sulfat content. As for other features of this hot spring, we can mention PH 7.62, Calcium 100.40, and Magnesium 25.73. 

Alkasfah Hot Spring

Khawr AlBatah Lagoon, the largest lagoon in Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate, extends about 3 kilometers and has an important role for fishing vessels and commercial ports where various types of ships anchor.

Ash Sharqiyah South

Khawr AlBatah Lagoon

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There are several outstanding beaches enumerated as the most characterizing factors in Al Wusta Governorate. They vary in topography and nature. In Ash Shuwayir and Ras Al Madrakeh, you can see some natural awnings which seem to be carved by humans in the surrounded rocks. The shores in Mahout and Al Jazir are carpeted with clean and soft sands. You can enjoy the mild weather.

Al Wusta

Shores of Al Wusta Region

Muscat Gate Museum is located on Al Saidiya Street in Old Muscat and above the Muscat Modern Gate. It was opened in 2001 and tells the Omani history from the Neolithic times to the present. It has special exhibits on Muscat water springs, ancient wells, underground channels, houses, souqs, mosques, harbours, and forts. 

Muscat

Muscat Gate Museum

Grand Canyon also known as Al Nakhur Canyon is located in Alkhitaym to Sab Bani Khamis village. There are eye-catching hiking trails and climbing up the mountain takes around 1 hour. You can go on a tour or drive up to the canyon.

Ad Dakhiliyah

Grand Canyon

Khawr Taqah Lagoon occupies about two square kilometers located at the western entrance of Taqah city in Dhofar Governorate. There are several freshwater varieties of plants as well as some types which need a high-level salinity. Besides the abundant marine life, there are lots of birds living here. 

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Al Hazm Fort

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