Barka, Oman

Barka, Oman

Barka Oman

Barka (Arabic: بركاء‎) is a coastal city in the region Al Bāţinah, in northern Oman. Nearby is Bait Na'aman (Nu'man), a four-towered fort of the 17th-century iman Bil'arab bin Sultan, renovated in 1991. The town is also known for "bull butting," a pushing contest between specially raised great Brahmin bulls, and for its halwa confectionery. Barka Fort is a known tourist sport. It holds up its tradition and culture in all fields of life. Barka Souq, near to the beach is an economically important area. There are two major resorts in Barka, the Al-Sawadi resort and the Al-Nahda resort. In addition, a new quarter is now under construction in Barka, called "Blue City" (المدينة الزقاء), located in Sawadi. The development is 8 km from Sawadi beach, and many international companies are involved in Barka development projects. There is an estimated $15 billion in new construction currently taking place in Barka.
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Recommended airport
Muscat International (MCT)
Nearby destinations
  • Seeb a 29.16 km
  • As Suwayq a 49.15 km
  • Al Musanaah a 27.11 km
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