Monday 02 / November / 2026
Muscat: HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, patronised the promotional ceremony for the Musandam Winter 2026-2027 season.
The Musandam Winter season is held under the slogan “Musandam: An Experience to Live”. The season includes 75 diverse events, most notably the Musandam Carnival, the Strait of Hormuz Festival, Musandam Cultural Days, the Kumzar Festival, the Bukha Lights Festival, and the Expatriate Communities Sports Championship.
Sayyid Faisal bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, Governor of Musandam, said in his speech: “Today, we launch the renewed season, Musandam Winter, which comes as an extension of the governorate’s efforts in enhancing Musandam’s position as a leading tourism, investment, and cultural destination. It also aims at the tourism promotion of the governorate and highlighting its unique components at the local and international levels, alongside supporting small and medium enterprises, expanding the economic opportunities available to the local community, and enhancing partnership among various relevant sectors, in harmony with the targets of Oman Vision 2040.”
Sayyid Faisal added that the Musandam Governorate possesses exceptional components that make it one of the most prominent winter destinations in the Sultanate of Oman, where the magnificence of the sea meets the majesty of the mountains and the richness of authentic heritage in a unique natural tableau. He affirmed that the Musandam Governorate is a distinct destination that offers its visitors an unforgettable integrated experience. With the moderate weather during the winter season, the governorate transforms into an ideal destination for those seeking to enjoy nature as well as mountain and sea adventures, stating, “This is an open invitation for everyone planning a winter trip, let their trip be to Musandam.”
He affirmed that this season is distinguished by offering real and authentic experiences that the visitor lives personally; from qualitative events to tourism experiences such as sailing among the marine fjords and dolphin watching, and exploring mountain villages and learning about the details of authentic Omani life, leading up to various sporting, cultural, and heritage activities.
The Governor clarified that the season is keen to be an attractive destination for all family members through a diverse program that combines entertainment, adventure, culture, and community activities. This provides experiences suitable for different ages and interests, affirming that the Musandam Governorate is an integrated family choice that offers families the opportunity to enjoy a single destination combining all elements of enjoyment and benefit.
He pointed out that the Musandam Winter season represents an important platform to support the community and enhance economic returns for the people of the governorate by empowering small and medium enterprises and highlighting Omani products, traditional crafts, and local projects. He stated that “every visit to Musandam supports the people and the place and contributes to enhancing sustainable economic and social development in the governorate,” calling on citizens, residents, and visitors from inside and outside the Sultanate of Oman to visit Musandam Governorate during this season and enjoy its breathtaking nature, exceptional experiences, and qualitative events.
The season’s programme for this year includes 75 diverse events, most notably: the Musandam Carnival, the Strait of Hormuz Festival, National Day celebrations, Musandam Cultural Days, the Kumzar Festival, the Bukha Lights Festival, the Expatriate Communities Sports Championship, the Kite Festival, motorsport events, equestrian sports championships, and the Lima Bazaar, alongside a wide range of accompanying activities that meet the aspirations of various segments of the community and visitors.
The season also provides a package of tourism experiences and adventures, including: ziplining, deep-sea diving, mountain hiking, mountain climbing, kayaking, freestyle swimming, sea fishing, camping, and padel sports, thereby enhancing the governorate’s attractiveness as an integrated destination for winter tourism.
The ceremony concluded with the launch of the promotional identity for the season, signaling the start of an exceptional season that contributes to enhancing tourism and economic activity in Musandam Governorate.
