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

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Ar Rustaq Souq

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

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 Hazm Fort

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.

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Khawr AlBatah Lagoon

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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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Khawr Taqah Lagoon

Around 500 years ago, Nabhan Tribe built the castle and it was completed by a Sheikh from the Yaqoubi Tribe in that same century. After the renovation in the early 90s, it was opened for the public. Ibri Castle includes a number of buildings in it, a mosque on the left side which is still in use and a cubic building on the right. Having many gates is one of the most outstanding features of the castle each one of them is called a “Sabah” and used for a different purpose

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Ibri Castle

The Jabreen castle (also known as Jabrin) is an impressive castle located in Bahlat near the Jabal Akhdar mountains and Nizwa in Northeastern Oman. This place was built by Yaruba Imam Bil’arab bin Sultan. There is an audio guide of about 25 minutes provided at the entrance of this attraction which you can listen to. The average temperature in Jabreen is summarized as below:
In Spring: 12 – 26 °C
In summer: 20 – 37 °C
In fall: 25 – 33 °C
In winter: 20 – 24 °C


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The Jabreen Castle

Al Qurum Beach is located in AlQurm area in Muscat Governorate. It covers a large area and there are a number of large chain hotels built next to it such as Crowne Plaza and Muscat InterContinental Hotel. This beach is considered one of the busiest in Muscat due to its location near shopping centers and restaurants. Walking along the beach and then rest on the numerous chairs and umbrellas are among the activities to do in Al Qurum Beach.

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