Families flock to Dhofar for engaging children's activities in Khareef 2025

Times of Oman

5 days ago

Muscat : The Dhofar Khareef Season 2025 activities for children have a distinctly entertaining and educational theme, combining fun and exploration in diverse and attractive environments.
The activities have been carefully designed to cater to the interests of children of all ages, within the season's map, through a range of engaging programs that transport them to enchanting worlds filled with colors and stories, offering them moments of high-quality entertainment that combines fun and learning.
In an atmosphere of joy, happiness, and entertainment for families and children, the Dhofar Khareef Season activities are witnessing a growing turnout of visitors from within and outside the Sultanate of Oman.
Yahya bin Khalfan Al Touqi from the Wilayat of Adam in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate explained that what attracts visitors is the diversity of the programs on offer, represented by interactive theatrical performances that present educational scenes in a simplified style that appeals to children.
Mu'ayyad bin Awad Al Yafi'i from Salalah said that there are a number of daily segments presented to children in various locations, and that educational plays convey important educational messages in an entertaining manner.
He also spoke about the variety of recreational games, both aerial and electronic, that suit children's various desires and interests.
Ali bin Sulaiman from Al Mudhaibi, North Al Sharqiyah Governorate, one of the parents who flocked to Atin Square with his family, said that such venues and the activities they offer for children are an important outlet for families and an ideal place to entertain children in a safe and enjoyable environment.
Al Mudhaibi emphasised that the variety of activities, such as fireworks displays, drone shows, and performances by acrobatic groups such as the Latin Band and the Crew Show, contribute to developing children's imaginations and enriching their visual tastes, and that the facilities cater to a variety of tastes and interests.
Abdul Nasser bin Yaqoub Al-Na'ar from the Kingdom of Bahrain expressed his admiration for the high level of organization and precision in selecting activities targeting children.
He stated that the allocation of integrated pavilions for children in several locations in Dhofar Governorate allowed him and his family to move around comfortably and easily.
Al-Na'ar added that the heritage shows, which connected children to their cultural roots in a simple and fun way, are initiatives that demonstrate a deep understanding of children's needs and the development of their mental and creative skills.
He noted that the Dhofar Season has become an integrated tourist destination that combines natural beauty with purposeful family activities.
Saeed bin Muslim Habis, owner of the "Ateen Slide" project, said that the project is the first of its kind in the Sultanate of Oman and is being implemented for the first time in Dhofar Governorate, taking advantage of the natural beauty of the Ateen Plain to provide a fun and safe entertainment experience for visitors to the governorate during the Khareef season.
He pointed out that the support provided by Dhofar Municipality to youth projects contributed to turning the idea into reality.
He emphasised that the project represents a qualitative addition that enhances the diversity and sustainability of tourism and recreational activities in the governorate, with aspirations to develop it in the future, contributing to consolidating Dhofar's position as an integrated tourism destination.