The village of 800 residents, situated on the dramatic escarpments of Oman’s “Grand Canyon”, opened its narrow streets six years ago to foreigners and locals seeking adventure in the deserts and green corners of the Gulf sultanate.
His idea was “to combine the simple and natural surroundings of an old Omani life with a modern touch that provides comfort and safety, ” Abri said.The beige-walled homes, made of mud brick with palm-frond roofs, were turned into simple but elegant inns furnished with traditional wood and textiles. It is part of a region known as the Grand Canyon of Oman where tourists can hike the rocky mountains and valleys, and explore the old ways of local people.
The rates at the centuries-old former homes vary between US$90 and US$180 per night, depending on the room and the season. Some 3.5 million tourists visited Oman in 2019, but the sultanate plans to attract 11 million by 2040.