Muscat – Musandam is set to enrich its tourism calendar with an event called Entertainment Festival from February 28 to March 2, as part of the broader ‘Winter in Musandam’ initiative, which will run until April. 

The announcement came as the governorate prepares to showcase a wide array of activities set against the picturesque backdrop of the peninsula.

An official of the  governorate informed that the festival will feature a blend of sports, cultural and adventure activities on Bassa Beach with the aim of providing visitors unique and enjoyable experiences. 

“Winter in Musandam encompasses a wide range of events, including tourist, cultural, artistic and sports programmes, alongside local, regional and international competitions. The objective of the Entertainment Festival is to highlight Musandam’s tourist attractions and draw the maximum number of visitors,” the official said.

Highlighting the strategic importance of Khasab Port in the governorate, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism informed that it has welcomed a number of cruise ships with international tourists eager to explore the region’s cultural landmarks, engage in dolphin watching, and set off on sea or land tours conducted in collaboration with local tourism offices.

Tourism peaks in Musandam starting November, with the ministry reporting a significant number of tourists arriving on cruise ships. This season, the region welcomed 76,156 tourists aboard 52 cruise ships till December 2023 underscoring Musandam’s growing appeal as a tourist destination.

In a move to stimulate economic growth and support local artisans, the ministry has designated marketing outlets at Khasab Port for families engaged in cottage industries to showcase and sell their products to tourists. ‘The governorate is buzzing with a variety of events, activities and festivals, all aimed at enriching the visitor experience and promoting the economic well-being of the region,’ the ministry stated.