Sohar handicrafts souq is located near Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Al Hijra region. Its style represents Arab-Islamic architecture. There is a vast area, about 7000 square meters dedicated to craft shops. You can find lots of Omani local industries and handicrafts such as cotton textiles, wool, silver, gold, natural medicines, honey, perfumes, leather, ceramics, traditional weapons, and Halwa which is an Omani sweet

Al Batinah North

Sohar Handicrafts Souq

Sohar Fort is located in Ad Dhahirah Governorate and has a differing factor rather than the rest of the forts which is its completely white color. The building of this fort dates back to the 13th century. There is a small museum in its largest tower which represents the local history. The interesting factor is the existence of a 10 km tunnel used as an escape route in some situations.

Sohar Fort

Sohar corniche is located in Sohar Al Batinah North Governorate. Visitors can enjoy the signboards, restaurants, and sun lounge along the path. There is also a small park at the corner.

Sohar corniche Beach

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Al Sawadi Beach at Baraka in Al Batina South Governorate is about 70 km away from Muscat and is characterized by beautiful rock islands. There are several aquatic sports on the beach with all the necessary equipment.

Al Batinah South

Al Sawadi Beach

Wadi Al Nakhr is about a 2-hour drive from the capital Muscat which is known as the Grand Canyon of middle East. visitors can enjoy eye-catching waterfalls ascending from Jebel Shams. The word ‘Nakhr’ means process of rock carving ‘erosion’. The wadi has one of the most beautiful and amazing valleys in the Sultanate with several branches: Wadi Ash Shab, Masirah Valley, Wadi Bin Rumman, Wadi Sidran, Wadi Bimah, and Wadi Al-Khubayya. Walking in Snake Gorge, trekking in wadis, climbing the highest peak of canyon, and hiking are the activities that visitors can enjoy in this area.

Muscat

Wadi Al Nakhr

Al Husn Souq is located in the middle of Salalah’s old neighborhoods. The Souq derives its name from the Al Husn Palace (Sultan Palace) and you may hear other names for that such as Haffah Souq, Frankincense Souq, Luban Souk, and Bakhur Souk. According to the abundance of handicrafts, it has a traditional style and its surrounding maintains the architectural personality. There you can find frankincense, traditional Omani dress, and perfumes.

Dhofar

Al Husn Souq

Khawr Al Baleed lagoon is located in the east and north part of the city and receives its name from the ancient city which lies on the bank of the city. The lagoon was connected to the sea and used as a natural port due to its depth. The history, archeology, and nature of the lagoon multiply its importance. 

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