Top 5 Family Activities in Oman

If you are looking for your next holiday destination with your family, Oman is the right choice for your trip! There are hidden gems in this country waiting to be explored and it is packed with lots of fun activities to do that suit everyone’s preferences. Located in the Arab Peninsula, Oman has astonishing architecture, unique history, and breathtaking landscape. Moreover, the country offers a wide variety of activities for families. So, here is a list of the top 5 places you can go to with your family in Oman.

1. Snow Oman

The largest indoor ski park in the MENA region recently opened its doors in Mall of Oman featuring a family-friendly snow park, blizzard-themed rides, penguinarium, and an ice-skating rink. Majid Al Futtaim opened the snow park making it the third brand to join Global Snow that includes Ski Dubai and Ski Egypt.

Visitors will get to experience a one-of-a-kind trip in the magical park that is filled with a plethora of family activities while enjoying a delightful meal at Ski Lodge Restaurant or Winter Terrace Café.

2. Desert Activities

The Sultanate’s geographical location offers a great opportunity for a tailored tour in the different deserts scattered across Oman, such as Wahiba Sands, Bawshar Sands, and the Empty Quarter.

Those prominent deserts are known for their breathtaking golden hills, and harmonious dunes where you can enjoy different activities, like gliding on side bikes, going on camel tours, as well as meeting Bedouins, learning about their culture, and trying their food.

There are local guides that arrange tours to different archeological sites in the vast sandy deserts where you can watch the magnificent sunset and the scattered stars in the night sky.

3. Snorkeling with Sharks in Daymaniyat Island

This adventure will grant you an unforgettable trip with your family in the most famous island located in the country’s capital! You will get to explore the country’s marine life through different activities, such as snorkeling, scuba diving, and a coastline cruise.

The kids will get to see dolphins, sea turtles, whales, sharks, and humpbacks from a close distance to experience the aquatic life. There are places in this island that offers the opportunity to engage your kids in different activities, such as diving lessons.

4. Sultan Qaboos Great Mosque

Sultan Qaboos Great Mosque in Oman is a must-visit trip with your family. The beautiful architecture of the largest mosque in Oman will captivate your kids’ attention and make them excited to step inside and admire the breathtaking interior of the holy place.

The mosque is an intellectual source of knowledge, where you get to learn more about the civilization, Islamic culture, and science. Visitors are also asked to wear modest clothing to suit the place of worship; men are supposed to wear a piece of clothing that covers their knees and women are also required to cover their hair with a veil.

5. Trip to Salala Waterfalls

Salala is a haven in Oman. It has pleasant weather and pretty landscapes, and it is a region that offers different activities to do with your children. If you want to see breathtaking waterfalls during fall then Salala is the perfect spot to go to with your family.

You can go on a picnic with your family, go on a boat ride, hike around the valleys, go to different restaurants, and visit local shops in the areas surrounding waterfalls and springs in Salala, such as Wadi Darbat waterfalls, Ayn Gogub, Ayn Khor, and Ayn Razat.