| Al Hamra ٱلْحَمْرَاء | ||
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| State | Oman | |
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| Region | Al-Dakhiliyya governorate | |
| Time zone | UTC 4 | |
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Al Hamra is a city of Al-Dakhiliyya governorate.
To know
This ancient city retains a traditional character due to its adobe buildings that recall the Yemeni style of housing.
How to orient yourself
Al Hamra: full screen map.Neighborhoods
- 1 Old Al Hamra - The old quarter of the city with the characteristic traditional houses overlooking the new city in recent years many of the older houses have been abandoned as the inhabitants have chosen to move to more modern buildings.
How to get
By car
From Bahla and from Nizwa, coming from the two opposite directions, take road 21 and then turn at the roundabout that leads to the city.
How to get around
By car
Undoubtedly the best means of transport, given the lack of areas suitable for pedestrians (except the old city).
What see
The most interesting part is the old town with its clay houses, many of which are abandoned. This district is almost completely abandoned even if the growing tourism is causing timid awakenings. Turning between the houses, the unreal silence and the alleys is a fantastic experience. In the lower part there are aflaj with small cultivated and luxuriant lots. If you are lucky you can meet local people or elderly women who carry vases on their heads.
- 1 Bait Al Safah (in the lower part of the village, follow the signs), ☎ 968 9603 6949.
3 OR. 
9:00-17:30. Al Hamra Traditions Museum. The building is a traditional house where the rooms are shown and exhibited by guides who, in addition to offering tea, will give you all the necessary explanations. In the kitchen, the ancient procedures for making bread, coffee (freshly roasted, as is used in Oman) and oil as a cosmetic will be shown.
3 OR. 
9:00-17:30. Al Hamra Traditions Museum. The building is a traditional house where the rooms are shown and exhibited by guides who, in addition to offering tea, will give you all the necessary explanations. In the kitchen, the ancient procedures for making bread, coffee (freshly roasted, as is used in Oman) and oil as a cosmetic will be shown.Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
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- 1 Automatic Bank Muscat ATM.
- 2 Al Hamra Shopping Center. 8:00-22:00.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
- 1 Al Hoota cave (كَهْف ٱلْهُوْتَه, Kahf Al-Hūtah, Al Hutah, Al Hotta, Al Fallah, Al Falahi), Al Hoota Cave Rd (exit from highway 21 towards Al Hamra), ☎ 968 24 498258 (reservation required), @[email protected]. RO 7 / 3.5 (tourists / children 6-12), RO 3.5 / 1 (Omani adults / children 6-12), free (children under 6) (Nov 2019). Sat-Thu 09: 00-13: 00, 14: 00-18: 00; Fri 09: 00-12: 00, 14: 00-18: 00. A 2.7km long cave network with a large chamber of stalactites and stalagmites, as well as an 800m long lake, which is home to a species of blind fish. There's also an on-site geological museum, as well as a café and gift shop.
- Bahla
- Nizwa
- Jebel Shams
- Misfah al Abriyyin - Town perched on the mountains with a traditional old town, made up of narrow streets and splendid views.
- Tanuf
Itineraries
- From Wadi Bani Awf to Al Hamra - is an itinerary between Hajar mountains.
