Bait Al Safah — Attraction in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate

This place is a real hidden gem in Oman. As soon as we entered the village, the mud brick houses slow living, and date palm orchards transported us to another world. Bait Al Safah, a living museum is unlike any other. The museum is set in one of the mud brick houses, and along with the exhibits, they keep essential oils, frankincense, ouds, and other local products. As we walked through the halls and rooms, the guide didn’t just explain the museum, he shared their culture and asked about ours. Omani tea and locally grown dates were always available for visitors. They also showcase traditional craftsmanship, like pressing oil, making flatbread, and roasting and grinding coffee. It’s not just a display, you can actually enjoy the products made right there. This experience will always stay with me. The hospitality of the locals was the cherry on top. Don't miss this place if you're nearby... The only thing I recommend to reserve in advance is dining with a local family. For the rest of the experience you don't...

Al-Safah House is located in the middle of the old neighborhood in the center of the Hamra state, next to the Al-Salaf Mosque, and it is considered a heritage landmark through centuries. Al-Safah House was built in the Al-Ya'ariba era by nearly 400 years. It is distinguished by its multiple floors, the height of its structure, the decoration and the inscriptions on the walls, ceilings and doors, and creativity in architecture. From 2005 until today, Al-Safah House has been a unique tourist attraction in the Sultanate, which reflects the Omani heritage and living life by nature and has become a global tourist destination. Some craftsmen, administrators and guides have been appointed to receive visitors as an old Omani house in which the visitor lives for some time, as if he is living in a time that goes back hundreds of years....

Very interesting and nice place. We actually came here just by coincidence as we left misfat al abriyeen a bit earlier and were quite surprised about it at the end and think this area and house is a bit underrated compared to other attractions. At first we thought this is a very touristic thing when we read online about it and what can I say of course it is but it is somehow very authentic and you learn a lot about the culture and how omanis used to live. The guides are very friendly and helpful and sorry but thank you for the patience with all our questions! ;) I think we asked around 1000 questions about the omani culture and their daily life. We learnt a lot and it was very interesting. Thank you! Entrance...