Oman- Al Hoota Cave to reopen on Sept 5

Date

8/29/2016 1:23:34 AM

(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat-

Al Hoota Cave, one of Oman's most popular natural tourist destinations, will reopen after undergoing extensive renovation on September 5. Al Hoota saw around 75,000 visitors a year before it was closed for renovation.

The enhanced experience will enable people to get the most from their visits. Visitors can experience Oman's only electric train which begins from the visitor centre. The visitor centre will also allow people to discover more about the history of the caves at an interactive geological museum. It will also have a children's play area, a gift shop and a new restaurant.

Eng Khalid Mirza, director of Projects Development at Omran, said, 'Al Hoota is the first tourist cave to open in the GCC, first opening to the public in November 2006. It was important that the renovation was done comprehensively, especially to address areas of the cave that had been affected by floods. Omran has worked closely with the Ministry of Tourism to enhance the assets of the cave for a top class tourist experience.'

He added, 'International, regional and Omani visitors will all enjoy an authentic and memorable experience. We are proud to reopen one of Oman's incredible natural assets to the public. We're expecting a lot of visitors during the Eid al Adha weekend, whether for the first time or for a return visit!'

The cave system is spread over 4.5km with only 500m accessible to the public. A website will also be launched on September 5 to facilitate online bookings. The cave will be open from Saturday-Thursday, 9am-6pm and on Fridays from 9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm.

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