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Nizwa

Ancient forts & majestic mountains

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Introduction

The old capital Nizwa is the birthplace of Islam in Oman and the site of many castles and ancient mosques. The nearby mud-brick Balha Fort in the 13th and 14th centuries by the Banu Nebhan, the dominant tribe of the time, has been added to UNESCO's World Heritage list.

Lying at the foot of the Al Jabel al Akhdar (Green Mountain) among the mountains that form its walls, the city of full of rivers, orchards and palm trees, which has earned the city the name ‘the courtyard of Islam'.

 

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Top itineraries in Nizwa

Al Sharqiyah Sands, Oman

Northern Oman Adventure

9-day tailor-made holiday from £4,360 pp incl. flights

Explore the varied natural and cultural highlights of Northern Oman on this unforgettable private tour, taking in the country's coast, desert and mountains in style.

Alila Jabal Akhdar

Luxury Oman: Muscat and Mountains

8-day tailor-made holiday from £3,775 pp incl. flights

Discover Oman in style on this twin-centre holiday, first relaxing at the beachfront Jumeirah Muscat Bay and then experiencing the dramatic Al Hajar Mountains from the Alila Jabal Akhdar, a spectacular resort perched on the edge of a canyon.

Top places to stay in Nizwa

Alila Jabal Akhdar

Alila Jabal Akhdar, Oman

Designer hotel

This exceptional, eco-minded retreat was voted the number one resort in the Middle East in the 2025 Condé Nast readers awards. Seamlessly blending local heritage, dramatic natural surroundings and refined contemporary design, it offers a truly atmospheric experience in the Jabal al Akhdar mountains

Cliff Pool Villa, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

Contemporary resort

The Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort is situated on the Saiq Plateau on Oman's Green Mountain on the rim of an enormous canyon. It exudes luxury, with exquisite rooms with temperature-controlled pools and opulent restaurants lying alongside a spectacular spa, framed by endless canyon views.

Nizwa articles

Rose Season in Oman

Visiting Oman in the Rose Season

While Dubai builds high and Qatar flaunts its wealth, Oman – in its silent deserts, low-rise towns and fishing village coastlines – keeps the region’s rich, Arabian heritage alive. We take a look at the beauty of this country during its sensational springtime rose season.

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