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#Trovember Jebel Akhdar Oman The Green Mountain
#Trovember Jebel Akhdar Oman The Green Mountain
Misfat al Abreyeen (Al Hamra, Oman) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew04oUh4tVw Misfat Al Abriyeen has become quite an attractive tourist destination in recent years due to the many features that make it a wonderful experience for any visitor. The village boasts amazing agricultural terraces, beautiful alleys, and old houses built on top of solid rocks. The combination of these elements gives a visitor to Misfat Al Abriyeen a dramatic image from the viewing platform, which is a short walk from the entrance to the village. Near the viewing platform, there is also a map of the historical part of Misfat Al Abriyeen along with information, points of interests and tips for visiting tourists. The old houses in Misfat al Abriyeen are traditional mud houses with palm frond roofs, and are unique in that they are built on solid rock foundations, surely as means of providing security during the olden times. Many villagers of Misfat Al Abriyeen rely on the agricultural terraces for their livelihood, where bananas, pomegranates, papayas, mangoes, citrus trees and of course palm trees are grown. Those terraces along the mountain slopes are watered through an intricate falaj system that has been carved through the hard rocks of the mountain, and is supplied from a spring source that can be reached by following a short track along the falaj.
Misfat al Abreyeen (Al Hamra, Oman) Misfat Al Abriyeen (مسفاة العبريين) There is also another track on the opposite side of the village which passes through more agricultural terraces and leads to a steep stairwell downhill through more gardens and plantations, and then back up again. Walking along those tracks makes a visitor realize why the village is sometimes called a “mountain oasis” as you will passing through local gardens. We really enjoyed the walk but felt tired quite easily because you are completely exposed to the sun and we went there at midday! The tracks are dotted by the familiar yellow, green and red flag that marks most hiking tracks in Oman. You should really stick with the marks so that you don’t wander off to private properties. Places To Stay
Misfat al Abreyeen (Al Hamra, Oman) Misfat Al Abriyeen (مسفاة العبريين) There is a bed and breakfast in the village called “Misfah Old House”. It provides a great option for visitors to stay overnight and continue exploring the many other attractions around Al Hamra, such as Al Hoota cave, Wadi Ghul or Jabal Shams. Otherwise, the largest nearby city is Nizwa, or you can just stay at one of the accommodation places in Jabal Shams.
The View

The View

3.5 out of 5
Hail Al Shas Al Hamra
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Al Hamra. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Wadi Ghul Dam and Misfat al Abreyeen ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (114 reviews)
It was an excellent experience!

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

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SAMA Heritage Home - Al Khutaim

SAMA Heritage Home - Al Khutaim

Jabel Shams Al Hamra Ad Dakhiliyah
Stay at this hotel in Al Hamra. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Wadi Nakhr Ruins and Jebel Shams are located ...
Lovely little hotel
A tiny hotel next to the Balcony Walk, with an absolutely wonderful staff. The room itself was nice even if a bit basic (it did have, however, flushing toilet, a hot shower, and AC). The hotel provided a dinner and a breakfast, which were delicious and abundant. The location couldn’t be better. The ...

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2024

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SAMA Heritage Home - Al Khutaim
Sama Heights Resort Jebel Shams

Sama Heights Resort Jebel Shams

3 out of 5
Jebel Shams Road 111 Al Hamra
The price is ￥22,039 per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
￥22,039
￥27,167 total
Jan 15 - Jan 16
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Stay at this hotel in Al Hamra. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Wadi Nakhr Ruins and Jebel Shams are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (33 reviews)
Nice to be able to stay in the Jebel Sham area. Staff service was excellent but otherwise stay was mediocre. I stayed in a tent and the lighting was very poor. Could not do much. I asked about lighting and got an answer that it was to create atmosphere. If I wanted to be in a cave it would be good. ...

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Sama Heights Resort Jebel Shams
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Valley Guest Villa, 7 bedrooms with private bathroom.

Valley Guest Villa, 7 bedrooms with private bathroom.

Al Hamra Ad Dakhiliyah
Stay at this vacation home in Al Hamra. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bilad al-Sifah and ...
Valley Guest Villa, 7 bedrooms with private bathroom.
GoldenRooms

GoldenRooms

Al Hamra Ad Dakhiliyah ‍Governorate
Stay at this apartment in Al Hamra. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Al Harma Watchtower and Bilad al-Sifah are located ...
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GoldenRooms

GoldenRooms

Al Hamra Ad Dakhiliyah ‍Governorate
Stay at this apartment in Al Hamra. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Al Harma Watchtower and Bilad al-Sifah are located ...
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Popular places to visit

#LifeAtExpediaGroup in the Jebel Akhdar mountains, really getting away from it all on an abandoned village hike in the stunning Omani mountains.

Jebel Akhdar

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Jebel Akhdar during your travels in Al Hamra. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.

Jebel Akhdar

Misfat al Abreyeen

Learn about the local history of Misfat al Abriyeen when you spend time at Misfat al Abreyeen. Discover the area's mountain views and sunrises.

Misfat al Abreyeen

Wadi Ghul Dam

You can learn about the history of Al Hamra with a stop at Wadi Ghul Dam. Discover the area's mountain views and sunrises.

Wadi Ghul Dam

Wadi Nakhr Ruins

You can find out about the history of Al Hamra with a stop at Wadi Nakhr Ruins. Discover the area's mountain views and sunrises.

Wadi Nakhr Ruins

Al Hoota Cave

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Al Hoota Cave during your travels in Al Hamra. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

Al Hoota Cave

Bilad al-Sifah

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bilad al-Sifah during your trip to Al Hamra. Discover the area's mountain views and sunrises.

Bilad al-Sifah

Things to do

Hanging out at night with funny Omani friends for dinner

Hanging out at night with funny Omani friends for dinner

￥18,788
per adult
Hanging out at night with funny Omani friends for dinner
Full-Day Via Ferrata & Balcony Private Trekking

Full-Day Via Ferrata & Balcony Trekking

￥52,764
per adult
Full-Day Via Ferrata & Balcony Trekking
Cycling Farms Trail to Al Hamra Old Town

Cycling Farms Trail to Al Hamra Old Town

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per adult
Cycling Farms Trail to Al Hamra Old Town
Explore Jabal Shams with Shared 4WD Tour

Explore Jabal Shams with Shared 4WD Tour

￥31,314
per adult
Explore Jabal Shams with Shared 4WD Tour
Jebel Akhdar full day tour

Jebel Akhdar full day tour

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per traveler
Jebel Akhdar full day tour
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Explore Jebel Shams: Full-Day Canyon Hike Experience

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per adult
Explore Jebel Shams: Full-Day Canyon Hike Experience
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