Oman

A historic fortress at the foot of the Jebel Akhdar highlands, believed to have been built between the 12th and 15th centuries by the Banu Nebhan tribe; Oman's first UNESCO-listed fort (inscribed 1987), reopened after restoration in 2012.

A 17th-century Omani fortification in Nizwa, built in the 1650s under Imam Sultan bin Saif; known for its large circular tower 30 metres high and 36 metres in diameter, it is Oman's most visited national monument.

A vast sand-desert region in northeastern Oman covering 12,500 square kilometres, formerly known as Wahiba Sands; named for the Bani Wahiba tribe, it supports exceptional biodiversity documented by a 1986 Royal Geographical Society expedition.

A contemporary Islamic Friday mosque in Muscat, completed in 2001; the largest mosque in Oman, seating 20,000 worshippers and famous for its single-piece carpet and crystal chandelier.

A traditional wooden boatyard in Sur, Oman, where dhows — iconic Arab sailing vessels — are built by hand using techniques passed down through generations without written plans; Sur has been a maritime centre since the 6th century.

A year-round flowing wadi and tourist attraction in the Hajar Mountains of Oman, known for its constant stream, large natural pools, cave systems including Muqal Cave, and traditional aflaj irrigation channels — one of the most popular natural sites in the country.