The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has completed the implementation of 3 tourism projects in the Governorate of Dhofar in partnership with the Dhofar Municipality and Omran Company, with a total investment cost exceeding RO (3) million.
The implemented projects include the development of Al-Mughassil Beach waterfront, Hamrir View, Wadi Darbat, and Ain Jerziz, to strengthen the components of the governorate of Dhofar in order to be a sustainable tourism destination throughout the year.
Khaled Abdullah Al Abri, Director General of Heritage and Tourism in the Governorate of Dhofar, said “The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is exerting efforts to utilize and develop the natural sites in the Governorate of Dhofar to create a tourism and economic tributary during various tourism seasons, including Khareef and Surab seasons”.
He pointed out that, Al-Mughassil Beach waterfront project is taking place on a space area of 174.6 square meters at a cost of RO 874.6 thousand.
He added that Al-Mughassil Beach waterfront project includes a family outlet, cars parking, an arena for events and activities, food and beverage kiosks, a number of restaurants, an extended walkway on the beach, seating umbrellas, picnic sites, green spaces, practicing marine sports facilities, and a special park for adventures and children’s games.
He further added that work on the project includes the handover of furniture and kiosks, replacement of agricultural soil, directional signs, water supply, the paving of roads and municipal parking spaces.
As for the Hamreer View project, it extends on a space area of 50 thousand square meters, as its investment cost reached RO 505 thousand. The project includes a playground, parking spaces, food and beverage kiosks, restrooms, and seating areas.
There is also the Wadi Darbat project, which is being developed on an area of 105 thousand square meters, at an investment cost of RO 561.5 thousand. The project provides a unique hospitality and entertainment experience in the bosom of greenery, orchards and waterfalls flowing in the valley, in terms of housing, food, drinks, attractive picnic areas, cable cars and a waterfall viewing platform.
The Ain Jerziz development project, which extends on an area of 40 thousand square meters, aims at raising the level of public service facilities, while the project includes parking spaces, toilets, and picnic areas.
Source: Oman News Agency