The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is implementing a plan to attract more visitors to the country, with 40 new projects in development that are set to open before 2025.
The projects include developing a cable car in the Botanical Garden and installing ziplines in Wadi Darbat in Dhofar for the khareef season. Recently, a zipline in Musandam was inaugurated, and a suspension bridge is being built in Wadi Shab in South Sharqiyah.
To further promote adventure tourism, the ministry is planning to create mountain trails in Hawar village in Wadi Bani Khalid and Wadi al Arbaeen, both known for their perpetual springs. These trails will allow tourists and adventure enthusiasts to explore the beauty of mountainous regions and wadis.
Additionally, the ministry is working on paving a road to Al Sogara, a mountainside village in Jabal Akhdar that has a heritage inn and is a popular tourist destination. The ministry is also exploring the possibility of setting up service facilities on the mountain tracks in Wadi Bani Awf, including changing rooms, camping sites, a café, and a restaurant.
