RO 3 million projects in Dhofar to boost tourism
Published: 07:05 PM,May 02,2023 | EDITED : 11:05 PM,May 02,2023
Salalah: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has completed implementation of 3 tourism projects in the Governorate of Dhofar in partnership with the Dhofar Municipality and Omran Company, with a total investment cost exceeding RO 3 million.
The projects include development of Al Mughsail Beach waterfront, Hamrir View, Wadi Darbat, and Ain Jerziz, to strengthen the infrastructure in the governorate to be a sustainable tourism destination throughout the year.
Khalid bin Abdullah al Abri, Director-General of Heritage and Tourism in the Governorate of Dhofar, said: “The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is exerting efforts to utilise and develop the natural sites in the Governorate of Dhofar to create a tourism and economic tributary during various tourism seasons, including khareef and surab seasons.'
He pointed out that, Al Mughsail Beach waterfront project is built on an area of 174.6 square metres at a cost of RO 874,6000.
He added that Al Mughsail Beach waterfront project includes a family outlet, cars parking, an arena for events and activities, food and beverage kiosks, a number of restaurants, an extended walkway on the beach, seating umbrellas, picnic sites, green spaces, practicing marine sports facilities, and a special park for adventures and children's games.
He added that work on the project includes the handover of furniture and kiosks, replacement of agricultural soil, directional signs, water supply, the paving of roads and municipal parking spaces.
As for the Hamrir View project, it extends on a space area of 50,000 square metres, as its investment cost reached RO 505,000. The project includes a playground, parking spaces, food and beverage kiosks, restrooms and seating areas.
There is also the Wadi Darbat project, which is being developed on an area of 105,000 square metres, at an investment cost of RO 561,5000. The project provides a unique hospitality and entertainment experience in the bosom of greenery, orchards and waterfalls flowing in the valley, in terms of housing, food, drinks, attractive picnic areas, cable cars and a waterfall viewing platform.
The Ain Jerziz development project, which extends on an area of 40,000 square metres, aims at raising the level of public service facilities, while the project includes parking spaces, toilets and picnic areas.
The ministry is also implementing a number of projects in partnership with the Dhofar Municipality, including Hashir Oasis and Sadah Oasis, which provide all services to visitors, residents and travellers at a number of stations in the governorate, where lands have been offered for investment and the implementation of the plans developed by the ministry for these oases has kicked off.
It also offers a number of heritage and historical sites for investment, including the waterfront cafes of Al Baleed Archaeological Park, Kut Hamran, Burj Al Askar, the old market in the Wilayat of Mirbat, the Fort of Mirbat, the customs building and the surrounding area, in addition to the Rakhyout Fort, while the ministry is currently working on to exploit these tourism sites to enhance their attracting capabilities for the visitors.
Eng Ammar bin Marhoon al Marhoon, Chairman of the Development Committee of the Municipal Council in Salalah, said that the Governorate of Dhofar enjoys its natural ingredients, which contribute in attracting tourists, while it has a diversified geographical composition including mountains, desert sands, valleys and picturesque beaches, in addition to its cultural and historical treasures emanating from an authentic civilisation of thousands of years.
He added that the governorate is distinguished by a number of tourism icons that, if they are optimally exploited, will contribute to promoting this sector and compete at the regional and international levels.
Further to its contribution to the GDP of the country and in the revitalisation of other promising sectors as well as the tourism and heritage sectors, the concept of tourism and its planning goes beyond being a goal of pleasure and entertainment to a pivotal tool for achieving the comprehensive development objectives, which are included in the Oman Vision 2040 as well as the Tenth Five-Year Plan, which the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is working on, implementing its visions and embodying them in cooperation with its partners in the sector through the national strategy for tourism.
These efforts are being reflected in many projects in the wilayats, encouraging the private sector and facilitating the process of accelerated growth by diversifying and developing the elements of the tourist attractions and raising their efficiency and revitalisation.
As for the Hamrir View project, it extends on a space area of 50,000 square metres, as its investment cost reached RO 505,000. The project includes a playground, parking spaces, food and beverage kiosks, restrooms and seating areas.
There is also the Wadi Darbat project, which is being developed on an area of 105,000 square metres, at an investment cost of RO 561,5000. The project provides a unique hospitality and entertainment experience in the bosom of greenery, orchards and waterfalls flowing in the valley, in terms of housing, food, drinks, attractive picnic areas, cable cars and a waterfall viewing platform.
The Ain Jerziz development project, which extends on an area of 40,000 square metres, aims at raising the level of public service facilities, while the project includes parking spaces, toilets and picnic areas.
The ministry is also implementing a number of projects in partnership with the Dhofar Municipality, including Hashir Oasis and Sadah Oasis, which provide all services to visitors, residents and travellers at a number of stations in the governorate, where lands have been offered for investment and the implementation of the plans developed by the ministry for these oases has kicked off.
It also offers a number of heritage and historical sites for investment, including the waterfront cafes of Al Baleed Archaeological Park, Kut Hamran, Burj Al Askar, the old market in the Wilayat of Mirbat, the Fort of Mirbat, the customs building and the surrounding area, in addition to the Rakhyout Fort, while the ministry is currently working on to exploit these tourism sites to enhance their attracting capabilities for the visitors.
Eng Ammar bin Marhoon al Marhoon, Chairman of the Development Committee of the Municipal Council in Salalah, said that the Governorate of Dhofar enjoys its natural ingredients, which contribute in attracting tourists, while it has a diversified geographical composition including mountains, desert sands, valleys and picturesque beaches, in addition to its cultural and historical treasures emanating from an authentic civilisation of thousands of years.
He added that the governorate is distinguished by a number of tourism icons that, if they are optimally exploited, will contribute to promoting this sector and compete at the regional and international levels.
Further to its contribution to the GDP of the country and in the revitalisation of other promising sectors as well as the tourism and heritage sectors, the concept of tourism and its planning goes beyond being a goal of pleasure and entertainment to a pivotal tool for achieving the comprehensive development objectives, which are included in the Oman Vision 2040 as well as the Tenth Five-Year Plan, which the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is working on, implementing its visions and embodying them in cooperation with its partners in the sector through the national strategy for tourism.
These efforts are being reflected in many projects in the wilayats, encouraging the private sector and facilitating the process of accelerated growth by diversifying and developing the elements of the tourist attractions and raising their efficiency and revitalisation.
The projects include development of Al Mughsail Beach waterfront, Hamrir View, Wadi Darbat, and Ain Jerziz, to strengthen the infrastructure in the governorate to be a sustainable tourism destination throughout the year.
Khalid bin Abdullah al Abri, Director-General of Heritage and Tourism in the Governorate of Dhofar, said: “The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is exerting efforts to utilise and develop the natural sites in the Governorate of Dhofar to create a tourism and economic tributary during various tourism seasons, including khareef and surab seasons.'
He pointed out that, Al Mughsail Beach waterfront project is built on an area of 174.6 square metres at a cost of RO 874,6000.
He added that Al Mughsail Beach waterfront project includes a family outlet, cars parking, an arena for events and activities, food and beverage kiosks, a number of restaurants, an extended walkway on the beach, seating umbrellas, picnic sites, green spaces, practicing marine sports facilities, and a special park for adventures and children's games.
He added that work on the project includes the handover of furniture and kiosks, replacement of agricultural soil, directional signs, water supply, the paving of roads and municipal parking spaces.
As for the Hamrir View project, it extends on a space area of 50,000 square metres, as its investment cost reached RO 505,000. The project includes a playground, parking spaces, food and beverage kiosks, restrooms and seating areas.
There is also the Wadi Darbat project, which is being developed on an area of 105,000 square metres, at an investment cost of RO 561,5000. The project provides a unique hospitality and entertainment experience in the bosom of greenery, orchards and waterfalls flowing in the valley, in terms of housing, food, drinks, attractive picnic areas, cable cars and a waterfall viewing platform.
The Ain Jerziz development project, which extends on an area of 40,000 square metres, aims at raising the level of public service facilities, while the project includes parking spaces, toilets and picnic areas.
The ministry is also implementing a number of projects in partnership with the Dhofar Municipality, including Hashir Oasis and Sadah Oasis, which provide all services to visitors, residents and travellers at a number of stations in the governorate, where lands have been offered for investment and the implementation of the plans developed by the ministry for these oases has kicked off.
It also offers a number of heritage and historical sites for investment, including the waterfront cafes of Al Baleed Archaeological Park, Kut Hamran, Burj Al Askar, the old market in the Wilayat of Mirbat, the Fort of Mirbat, the customs building and the surrounding area, in addition to the Rakhyout Fort, while the ministry is currently working on to exploit these tourism sites to enhance their attracting capabilities for the visitors.
Eng Ammar bin Marhoon al Marhoon, Chairman of the Development Committee of the Municipal Council in Salalah, said that the Governorate of Dhofar enjoys its natural ingredients, which contribute in attracting tourists, while it has a diversified geographical composition including mountains, desert sands, valleys and picturesque beaches, in addition to its cultural and historical treasures emanating from an authentic civilisation of thousands of years.
He added that the governorate is distinguished by a number of tourism icons that, if they are optimally exploited, will contribute to promoting this sector and compete at the regional and international levels.
Further to its contribution to the GDP of the country and in the revitalisation of other promising sectors as well as the tourism and heritage sectors, the concept of tourism and its planning goes beyond being a goal of pleasure and entertainment to a pivotal tool for achieving the comprehensive development objectives, which are included in the Oman Vision 2040 as well as the Tenth Five-Year Plan, which the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is working on, implementing its visions and embodying them in cooperation with its partners in the sector through the national strategy for tourism.
These efforts are being reflected in many projects in the wilayats, encouraging the private sector and facilitating the process of accelerated growth by diversifying and developing the elements of the tourist attractions and raising their efficiency and revitalisation.
As for the Hamrir View project, it extends on a space area of 50,000 square metres, as its investment cost reached RO 505,000. The project includes a playground, parking spaces, food and beverage kiosks, restrooms and seating areas.
There is also the Wadi Darbat project, which is being developed on an area of 105,000 square metres, at an investment cost of RO 561,5000. The project provides a unique hospitality and entertainment experience in the bosom of greenery, orchards and waterfalls flowing in the valley, in terms of housing, food, drinks, attractive picnic areas, cable cars and a waterfall viewing platform.
The Ain Jerziz development project, which extends on an area of 40,000 square metres, aims at raising the level of public service facilities, while the project includes parking spaces, toilets and picnic areas.
The ministry is also implementing a number of projects in partnership with the Dhofar Municipality, including Hashir Oasis and Sadah Oasis, which provide all services to visitors, residents and travellers at a number of stations in the governorate, where lands have been offered for investment and the implementation of the plans developed by the ministry for these oases has kicked off.
It also offers a number of heritage and historical sites for investment, including the waterfront cafes of Al Baleed Archaeological Park, Kut Hamran, Burj Al Askar, the old market in the Wilayat of Mirbat, the Fort of Mirbat, the customs building and the surrounding area, in addition to the Rakhyout Fort, while the ministry is currently working on to exploit these tourism sites to enhance their attracting capabilities for the visitors.
Eng Ammar bin Marhoon al Marhoon, Chairman of the Development Committee of the Municipal Council in Salalah, said that the Governorate of Dhofar enjoys its natural ingredients, which contribute in attracting tourists, while it has a diversified geographical composition including mountains, desert sands, valleys and picturesque beaches, in addition to its cultural and historical treasures emanating from an authentic civilisation of thousands of years.
He added that the governorate is distinguished by a number of tourism icons that, if they are optimally exploited, will contribute to promoting this sector and compete at the regional and international levels.
Further to its contribution to the GDP of the country and in the revitalisation of other promising sectors as well as the tourism and heritage sectors, the concept of tourism and its planning goes beyond being a goal of pleasure and entertainment to a pivotal tool for achieving the comprehensive development objectives, which are included in the Oman Vision 2040 as well as the Tenth Five-Year Plan, which the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is working on, implementing its visions and embodying them in cooperation with its partners in the sector through the national strategy for tourism.
These efforts are being reflected in many projects in the wilayats, encouraging the private sector and facilitating the process of accelerated growth by diversifying and developing the elements of the tourist attractions and raising their efficiency and revitalisation.