MUSCAT : Statistics issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) indicate that the rise in visitor numbers is mainly due to a series of seasonal events, particularly the ‘Mountain Spring’ festival, which coincided with the annual rose harvest season. This event, one of the region’s most prominent, drew tourists from across Oman and abroad.

Organized in cooperation between the office of the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, the Department of Heritage and Tourism, and the Authority for the Small and Medium Enterprises Development’s department, the activities helped stimulate tourism and showcased the significance of Omani roses, traditional agricultural practices, and heritage industries.

The report also highlighted the success of other special events, including ‘Rummana’, which further promoted the cultural and natural appeal of Jabal Al Akhdar.

As per the statistics for the first half of 2025, the number of Omani visitors to Jabal Akhdar reached 26,605, visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries exceeded 6,000, and other Arab nationalities reached 4,998.

Foreign nationalities constituted the largest proportion of visitors, with numbers reaching 51,710.

Known for its mild summer climate, Jabal Al Akhdar remains one of Oman’s top tourist destinations, supported by a growing number of hotels, guesthouses, and eco-lodges.

It is also one of the most important hub for ecotourism and adventure tourism, where visitors can enjoy various activities such as hiking in valleys, visiting caves, and practicing mountaineering.

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