A1 Pink carpet of roses welcomes tourists at Al Jabal Al Akhdar
An organic relationship
Al Amri’s partnership with dusitD2 Naseem Resort exemplifies a commitment to community development, as the hotel sources local produce for its kitchen, supporting the livelihoods of farmers in Al Jabal Al Akhdar.
dusitD2 Naseem Resort General Manager Jagdeep Thakral emphasised the importance of such collaborations in enhancing the local community’s participation in tourism activities.
Thakral said, “We have been in the forefront of community welfare as we accord top priority to local community development. We procure the local produce for our kitchen from the farms of Al Jabal Al Akhdar. During the annual rose harvest season, we wanted our guests to have an organic and immersive experience of visiting the rose farms including a hiking experience.”
He added: “And what better way than to engage a local rose farmer and distiller to take our guests around his farms and distillery. We have got an encouraging response since we started from the beginning of this month. Moreover, Qais Al Amri has roseinfused products and rose water for sale at his small factory where guests are keen to purchase as they are sure about the quality of the product.”
Thakral said: “Such projects where we join hands with local SMEs augment the local community’s gains from the tourism movement activity.”
The Damask rose of Oman, renowned for its unique scent of musk, offers a sensory experience like no other. Besides exploring the rose farms, visitors can partake in hiking trails and climbing routes, immersing themselves in the breathtaking beauty of Al Jabal Al Akhdar. From hidden wadis to terraced fruit orchards, the region captivates with its natural splendour.
Thakral said: “Besides the rose farm visits, we also organise hiking trails and climbing routes that visitors can use to explore the mountain and soak up the breathtaking beauty. Visitors will find numerous hidden wadis and terraced farms where apricots, pomegranates, olives, walnuts, and roses flourish in the cooler high-altitude temperatures. Such a stunning panoramic mountain view is a treat to watch, and we are happy that visitors, who often are families at our resort, love these experiences.”
Besides the roses in the season, Al Jabal Al Akhdar is also famed for its fruit orchards, in particular, pomegranates, which are ready for plucking in November-December as we see the trees bearing flowers now laid out in a terrace style along the slope of the mountain, watered with natural springs and Aflaj irrigation system.
So, if one loves nature and is keen to enjoy the fragrance of rose, it is time to head to Al Jabal Al Akhdar before the rose season concludes for an unforgettable experience for all senses. So, venture forth and immerse yourself in the fragrant embrace of Oman’s Rose Season before it fades away.