Wadi bani Ghafir (وادي بني غاÙر) is a small village located between Rustaq and Ibri. We stopped in Wadi bani Ghafir on our way to Ibri (where we visited Ibri Castle, Bat Necropolis and the unique Wadi Dham). Although we heard the wadi is a good camping spot and there is plenty of water during […]
Month: January 2013
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (جامع السلطان قابوس الأكبر) is one of those attractions that you have to visit if you are coming to Muscat. It is one of the most beautiful and extravagant modern mosques in the world. The mosque was first opened in 2001 and took six years to build. The mosque features […]
Wadi Dhum (وادي ضم) also spelled Wadi Damm or Wadi Dham, is a wadi located in Al Dhahirah region of Oman. We heard the wadi is a nice one to visit so we decided to pay it a visit during our trip to Ibri where we also visited Ibri Castle and Bat Necropolis. Wadi Dhum […]
Royal Opera House Muscat
The Royal Opera House Muscat (دار الأوبرا السلطانية مسقط) is one of the most gorgeous architectural masterpieces in the Sultanate of Oman and the host of some of the biggest cultural events in Oman. If you are coming to visit Muscat you have to pass by the Opera House to witness the magnificence and beauty […]
Bahla Fort
Bahla Fort (قلعة بهلاء) is one of the oldest and biggest forts in Oman, and the only fort in the country to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Official statements say that the oldest parts of the fort were built as early as the year 500 BC. Bahla Fort is located in Bahla […]