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Times of Oman
a day ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Tourism gets a boost as players showcase their skills at Jabal Akhdar padel court
Jabal Akhdar: Top padel players from Oman and foreign countries descended at Jabal Akhdar to take part in the tournament organised by the dusitD2 Naseem Resort on Friday. With an aim to promote tourism along with sport, the tournament gathered tennis connoisseurs and curious visitors. While talking about the tournament preparation, Jagdeep Thakral, General Manager at dusitD2 Naseem, said: 'Our hotel's vision is to become an integrated resort. Earlier, we were projected as a family resort but as we started hosting corporate meetings and school groups, we are positioning ourselves as an integrated tourism resort.' The General Manger said that our integrated complex idea is built on 5 or 6 pillars. 'The first pillar is adventure for which we have built an adventure park, mountain biking, ski, and scooters. All related to adventure. Our second pillar is sport for which we have created facilities that no other hotel here has. We have a padel court, volleyball court. And the third pillar is culture. 'We have an Arabic restaurant with Zarb food and added Arabic band to boost the cultural aspect. It's a treat listening to the Arabic song with oudh and sumptuous Arabic platter. We are also adding Tanoura dance to entertain guests. And conserving nature by reducing carbon emission is also on our agenda.' For the green initiative, he said that we have planted 400-500 plants of roses, 200 olive trees and many more.' 'Our plan is to create a bed of flowers so that people can come and watch the amazing landscape. Our last pillar is shopping and lifestyle. For which we are trying to build a souq so that everything comes under one roof. Nobody in the mountain will give you this composite thing. The padel tournament is an extension of this vision. Once this integrated complex is ready, our resort will become people's first choice,' the General Manager added. 'We are planning a series of adventure sports activities. The first will be a mountain man challenge. Next will be the mountain man celebrity challenge, mountain man hotel challenge and next month we are planning mountain man Jabal Akhdar challenge. We will start promoting the two set padel soon. By doing this, we are trying to build every activity under our pillar vision. In the coming years, we are going to have the best team and best facilities in the mountains.'
Times of Oman
a day ago
- Times of Oman
SMEs showcase products at Jabal Akhdar Festival
Jabal Akhdar: The Jabal Akhdar Festival 2025, which is taking place in Saiq, is drawing a huge crowd of tourists. The event which started on July 15 will continue until August 30. A number of small and medium enterprises have come up with stalls at the venue to showcase their products. Both citizens and expatriates are thronging the venue with their family to witness the ongoing events. Toddlers and youth alike were seen moving around the festival site with their families enjoying the cool weather of Jabal Akhdar. Though moderate rains on Thursday afternoon played spoilsport with the event, that didn't dampen the spirit of children as teams from the municipality cleaned the venue in no time. By the evening, everything was back in order for the festival. Many were enjoying the delicious snacks while others were busy buying products from the shops. Away from the eyes of their parents, children had a gala time on the many rides spread across the place. But Majid, an Omani, was the cynosure of all eyes with his Halwa making skill. He was seen stirring the liquid on a stove with a long wooden stick in his hand. A 10-year veteran of the profession, Majid said, it takes him at least four hours to make halwa. He said that he has to stir the compound regularly so that it doesn't stick to the cooking pot. 'If it sticks to the pot, the taste and the entire product and my effort will go to waste,' he added. The festival is promoting domestic tourism and showcasing the natural and cultural assets of Jabal Akhdar. It features a variety of activities including cultural performances, sports competitions, and entertainment for all age groups. It also includes an open market with sections for productive families, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and local agricultural products. A number of kiosks have come up on the route to the festival, where Omanis are selling freshly plucked figs, pomegranates, honey, grapes, olive and rosewater. When asked about the stopovers of tourists in Jabal Al Akhdar on the way to Salalah, Jagdeep Thakral, General Manager at dusitD2 Naseem, said: 'Definitely this is a better year for us compared to last year. We are having more bookings this year from travellers going to Salalah. They love the cool climate of this region. With Dubai sizzling at nearly 50 degrees Celsius, Jabal Akhdar is giving them a perfect gate-away from scorching summers.' While parts of Oman are reeling under high temperature and high humidity, Jab Al Akhdar in Al Dakhliyah Governorate received moderate rains on Thursday afternoon further bringing down the temperature. The rain was also accompanied with hail. Right from the Barkat Al Mouj to the uphill at Jabal Al Akhdar, signage both in English and Arabic guide tourists to the venue.
Times of Oman
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times of Oman
In pictures : Omani Halwa Maker steals the show at Jabal Akhdar Festival
Muscat: An Omani, is the cynosure of all eyes with his Halwa making skill at Jabal Akhdar festival. He is seen stirring the liquid on a stove with a long wooden stick in his hand. A 10-year veteran of the profession, Majid said, it takes him at least four hours to make halwa.
Zawya
3 days ago
- Climate
- Zawya
Jabal Akhdar sees rain, hail as other parts of Oman swelter
RELATED TOPICS OMAN GCC WEATHER Muscat: As many areas across Oman continue to experience high temperatures and humidity, Jabal Akhdar in Al Dakhliyah Governorate enjoyed a spell of moderate rain on Thursday afternoon. The showers, accompanied by hail, contributed to a noticeable drop in temperature across the mountain region. © Muscat Media Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Times of Oman
4 days ago
- Times of Oman
'Rummana' event in Jabal Akhdar draws nearly 9,000 visitors in July
Muscat: The third edition of the "Rummana" event at Janayen Farm in the Wilayat of Jabal Akhdar has attracted a total of 8,953 visitors from its launch on July 4 until July 31. The event is a collaborative effort supported by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, Tipi Company, and the Agricultural Tourism Development Company (Janayen), and is set to continue until September 27. The event is part of an integrated vision to transform the natural and cultural assets of Jabal Al Akhdar into inspiring tourism experiences. This initiative aims to enhance the Sultanate of Oman's position as a leading tourist destination, promote sustainable agricultural tourism, and empower rural communities by leveraging agricultural assets to enrich the tourism experience. One of the event's most popular attractions is the fig picking experience. Visitors can take a guided tour with a farmer, pick figs directly from the trees, and capture souvenir photos, creating a unique and educational experience for families and those interested in local agriculture. Coinciding with the Jabal Akhdar Festival, "Rummana" offers a variety of activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy the live harvest of pomegranates, figs, and pears, as well as weekly educational workshops and interactive shows at the open-air theater. The event also features a dedicated entertainment area for children, a "Farmers' Market" showcasing fresh local produce, and the "Calling" event, which highlights local cooperation. Additionally, guests can enjoy a selection of cafes and restaurants offering traditional Omani cuisine from the Al Jabal Al Akhdar region.
