Oman: A Hidden Gem

By Rishika Singh

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EXT. OMAN – DAYLIGHT

(3 minutes).

A montage of establishing shots of Diminiyat Islands, Al

Jebel Akhdar, Bimah Sinkhole, Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani
Khalid. More footage of people walking through souks and
on the streets, and past the different Omani landscapes.

NARRATOR (V.O.)
Embedded along the Arabian Peninsula, Oman has managed to
be overlooked by many due to its humble and peaceful
presence. However, despite the hidden gem’s fascinating
journey towards staggering urbanization, Oman doesn't
seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Encrusted with
several divergent scenic landscapes, the nation as a
whole values and preserves its natural beauty greatly.
With tumultuous terrain encompassing deserts, riverbed
oases and stretching coastlines on the Arabian Sea, the
Gulf of Oman sits proudly. The nation with its deserts,
mountains, Wadis and islands, along with several water
bodies, is home to over 4.6 million people.

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Several clips of people walking and going about their

daily business, with the mountains towering over them.
(30 seconds)

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2. EXT. AL JEBEL AKHDAR – NIZWA – (TIME-LAPSE – 2.

DAY/NIGHT)
(2 minutes)

A montage of Jebel Akhdar – ES, BEV, pan, tracking, CU,

ECU, LS – the mountains can be seen with cars driving
along the roads etched onto the sides of it, and the
plentiful vegetation: flora and fauna, fruits and insects
on plants (eg: butterfly/Bee)

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NARRATOR (V.O.)
Today we uncover one of the most common scenes one may
come across in Oman: The Green Mountain. (pause) Famously
among the abundant mountainous range, lies Al Jebel
Akhdar. The beautiful range located in the small town of
Nizwa, extending nearly 300 kilometres northwest to
southeast between the inland from the coast of the Gulf
of Oman.

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NARRATOR (V.O.)
The area surrounds the great Saiq Plateau, 2000m above
sea level. The Jebel, which translates to mountain in
Arabic, manages to stay well hidden within all its wadis
and terraces that form a sort of labyrinth. Up here in
the cold air, a larger amount of precipitation persuades
growth of numerous flora and fauna, and famously, the
fragrant Damask roses, juicy pomegranates, walnuts,
apricots and black grapes. With the abundance of such
vegetation, there is a decline with cold temperatures
that can drop down to -5 degrees from December to March
each year, and rain and hailstones can also be quite
common.

3. EXT. ARIEL DRONE SHOTS AL JEBEL AKHDAR – SUNRISE 3.

(2 minutes)

NARRATOR (V.O.)
Part of the Al Hajar Mountains Range, Al Jebel Al Akhdar
is covered by green vegetation, plants and grass. That’s
how it got it name: The Green Mountain. If you love
breath-taking views of nature from the summit of
mountains and adventure, this is the one-of-a-kind place
for you.

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4. INT. TOUR OF HOTEL FROM INSIDE – DAY & NIGHT 4.

(2 minutes)

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NARRATOR (V.O.)
And if you’re looking for a place to stay, go no further
than the 4-star Anantara Al Jebel Al Akhdar Resort, ready
to cater to all your needs, no matter how unique.
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MCU of manager talking, then pans to hotel with him

talking over it.

HOTEL MANAGER (O.S.)

We have a grand selection of activities, ranging from
mild adventure sports to relaxing massages at the top of
the mountains.
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Ariel panning shots of Jebel Akhdar – One last look.

NARRATOR (V.O.)
So here in Oman, Jebel Akhdar, you will be pretty much,
at the top of the world.

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