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Sohar Hotels
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Sohar Beach
Hotel |
Rating:
5 Stars |
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| This superior first-class hotel constructed in the
style of an Omani fort offers a variety of luxury rooms. Chalets
overlook the beach or the landscaped gardens which surround the
pool. The hotel features two bars, two restaurants, 24-hour room
service, coffee shop, delicatessen, gym, Jacuzzi, crazy golf and
snooker. All of the guest rooms are comfortable and nicely equipped
to give a feeling of relaxed luxury. The hotel features a variety of
facilities and services that are sure to meet the needs of both
business and leisure travellers ..more
hotel info |
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| Sohar City Attractions &
Guide |
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Sohar,
a seaside city, was the capital of Oman many centuries
ago and legend has it that it was named after the great
grandson of Noah (of the Bibical flood). |
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Originally known as Majan (Persian-Mazoun), the
city's name alludes from early ship building activity. The word
"ma-gan" means ship's skeleton or chassis stemmed from its
copper deposits in the mountains of Majan.
Sohar belongs to the fertile Batinah coast region, and is
arguably the most verdant city in Oman and the drive to Sohar
from Muscat along the coastal highway passes through thick
plantations of dates, mangoes, limes, bananas, vegetables and
fodder crops.
The Sohar Fort built around the 1st century AD is one of the
major landmarks of this city. Built on a hilltop this fort has
five impressive towers and is the only Omani fort that is
whitewashed.
Wadi Heebi, lying 63 km away from the city is a good destination
for picnickers. The village of Heebi is a collection of ancient
dwellings with an untouched rustic look. On a 15-minute detour
before Heebi village lies the village of Al Ghudafary, which is
fed by an old falaj supplying gardens yielding dates and
papayas. |
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