Al Dakhliyah

The Region of Al Dakhliyah borders the Governorate of Muscat to the north, , the Sharqiyah Region to the east, the Dhahirah and Batinah regions to the west and the Wusta Region to the south. The region plays the role of being the land link to the interior regions of Oman with Muscat.

Known for centuries as a traditional area of Islamic learning, the area is historically rich. Nizwa and its ancient Round Fort, the Fort at Bahla designated as an UNESCO Heritage monument and the Castle of Jabrin are perhaps the Sultanates most renowned tourist trophies. Bahla, Oman’s pottery capital, is believed to have been one of the regions where the earliest human habitation has been recorded in the Sultanate. The region also has a verdant mountainous terrain with the Jebel Akhdar range of mountains.

The main occupation of the people of the area is agriculture but keeping with its historical lineage, making of artifacts, Gold and silver working, making khanjars, blades, kohl jars and chains, copper working, making woven and wooden handicrafts and sweet making are common occupations.

The total population of the region is 265,083 of which 88% are Omanis and the rest are expatriates.