Towering over the impressive Wadi Ghul Canyon, Jebel Shams, meaning ‘Mountain of the Sun’, is Oman’s highest mountain and a popular tourist destination. Forming part of the northeastern Al Hajar Mountain Range which is (the highest mountain range on the eastern Arabian Peninsula), it offers phenomenal views; the area also boasts rich historical, cultural and geological sights. Visitors can enjoy adventurous tours into the Wadi Al Nakhur Canyon, dubbed the ‘Grand Canyon’ of Arabia, it is the deepest canyon in the Middle East. Other popular activities include rock climbing, trekking, canyoning, off-roading, hiking to the summit, camping under the stars, and exploring the deserted mountain villages.