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Jebel Akhdar Rose Festival
مهرجان الورد بجبل الأخضر
When
March – April · Annual
Where
Al Dakhiliyah
Entry
Free (fort and road access fees apply)
About this event
Every spring, the terraced rose gardens of Jebel Akhdar burst into bloom — thousands of Damask rose bushes across ancient cliff-face terraces at over 2,000 metres altitude. The harvest produces the famous Jebel Akhdar rose water, prized across Oman and the Gulf.
The Rose Festival celebrates the harvest season with open rose farms, rosewater distillation demonstrations, traditional food, craft markets, and guided walks through the flowering terraces. The scent of roses at this elevation is extraordinary.
What's on
Damask rose terraces in full bloom
Rosewater distillation demonstrations
Traditional craft markets
Mountain village exploration
Photography at dawn over the rose gardens
Venue
📍 Al Ain Village and surrounding Jebel Akhdar terraces
Drive to Jebel Akhdar via Nizwa. 4WD mandatory — enforced at the checkpoint. About 2.5 hours from Muscat.
Tips
Visit in early morning when the roses are freshest and most fragrant
4WD is mandatory — no exceptions at the checkpoint
Buy authentic Jebel Akhdar rosewater directly from local producers
Accommodation books up fast during rose season — reserve ahead
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