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A traditional mud-brick village on a mountain slope in Oman with palm trees and green terraces.
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Misfat Al Abriyeen: A practical guide to Oman's ancient mountain village

The village of Misfat Al Abriyeen clings to a mountainside above a green valley, its mud-brick homes and ancient falaj channels offering a glimpse of traditional Omani life.
Terraced farms on a mountainside in Jebel Akhdar, Oman
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Jebel Akhdar: A practical guide to Oman's Green Mountain

Cool mountain air, terraced farms and rose gardens await in the Al Hajar range. Here is how to plan a visit to one of Oman's most refreshing escapes.
A winding mountain road snaking through rugged rocky peaks at sunset
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Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah: a practical guide to the UAE's highest mountain

Cooler air, hairpin roads and huge views over the Hajar Mountains. Here is how to make the most of a day on Jebel Jais.
A turquoise pool of water between steep rocky canyon walls with palm trees
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Wadi Shab, Oman: a practical guide to the Gulf's most famous canyon hike

Turquoise pools, towering cliffs and a waterfall hidden inside a cave. Here is how to plan a rewarding, safe day out at Wadi Shab on Oman's coast.