Al Jabal Al Akhdar— A’Dakhiliyah Governorate has revealed the details of Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival 2026, which will span 45 days from 15 July to 29 August.
The festival features new, qualitative events and experiences designed to consolidate the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar’s position as a leading summer tourist destination and support socioeconomic mobility. This coincides with the launch of new tourism and development projects that contribute to enriching the visitor experience and raising the site’s readiness.
This announcement was made during a preparatory meeting held by the governorate with governmental and private entities, alongside strategic partners involved in organizing the festival.
The meeting witnessed the signing of contracts with the executing companies for the accompanying events and programs. Attendees also reviewed the organizational, technical, and operational aspects, as well as the action plans related to managing events, public services, and facilities, ensuring the festival sites are fully prepared to receive visitors according to the highest standards of quality and organization.
The organization of this year’s festival coincides with the operational launch of several new developmental and tourism projects in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar. Most notably, these include the Al Jabal Al Akhdar Park project and various facility and public service development initiatives. These additions significantly enhance the Wilayat’s readiness to accommodate growing numbers of visitors and enrich the overall tourism experience.
The Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival is considered one of the most prominent tourism seasons in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate, capitalizing on the Wilayat’s status as a premier local and regional destination and the continuous growth of tourism-related investments and projects.
This year’s festival offers a comprehensive experience targeting all age groups through a variety of interactive zones and events that blend entertainment, culture, shopping, and community activities. Key zones include the Family Oasis; Youth Square; Games Area; Kids’ World; Cinema Dome; Mountain Bazaar and Taste Passion Zone.
The main stage stands out as a major attraction in this year’s edition, hosting a continuous daily program of theatrical, entertainment, and interactive shows aimed at families and children. Across the 45 days, the stage will feature plays, spectacular performances, talent discovery segments, interactive competitions, cartoon character shows, and a roaming carnival.
The 2026 edition introduces several qualitative experiences presented for the first time in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate, elevating content diversity and visitor experiences. These include major interactive inflatable games, the Neon Oasis and a 3D holographic floating provisions.
For youth-oriented events, the Youth Square houses a range of modern digital and entertainment activities, including Virtual Reality (VR) games, interactive challenges, and diverse competitions, effectively keeping pace with youth interests and encouraging their active participation.
The economic aspect maintains a robust presence at the festival through the Mountain Bazaar and the Taste Passion Zone. These areas feature more than 85 participants, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), productive families, farmers, local restaurants, cafes, and retail stores. This setup contributes heavily to promoting national products and empowering local entrepreneurs and business owners.
Sheikh Mahmoud Rashid Al Saadi, Acting Governor of A’Dakhiliyah, stated that the Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival is a developmental initiative that stimulates economic and tourism movement in the governorate. It maximizes the utilization of the natural and heritage assets abundant in the Wilayat, while actively supporting SMEs, productive families, artisans, and farmers.
He added that the governorate views the festival as an integrated platform to highlight the economic, tourism, and investment opportunities within Al Jabal Al Akhdar. It aims to enhance the tourism sector’s contribution to local development in alignment with the targets of Oman Vision 2040 and the A’Dakhiliyah Governorate strategy, which focuses on diversifying economic activities, improving the quality of life, and boosting overall competitiveness.
He explained that this year’s edition features more diverse and comprehensive content, backed by broader partnerships with various entities. This approach amplifies the festival’s socioeconomic impact, raises its appeal to visitors and participants, and keeps pace with the accelerating growth of the governorate’s tourism sector.
The Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival 2026 ultimately embodies A’Dakhiliyah Governorate’s strategic direction to employ natural, heritage, and investment potentials to support sustainable economic development, transforming tourism seasons into genuine opportunities for economic stimulation, community empowerment, and the attraction of qualitative investments.
