Jabrin Castle
حصن جبرين
A 17th-century palace-fortress built by an Ya'rubid imam, known for its finely painted wooden ceilings and clever defensive features.
Jabrin Castle lies about 10 km south of Bahla. It was built in the 1670s by Imam Bil'arab bin Sultan, and is more a palace and seat of learning than a military fortress. The castle has five floors and dozens of rooms. Its highlights include the painted floral ceilings with Arabic calligraphy, the carved wooden doors, a date-juice storeroom, secret passages and the imam's own burial chamber. From the roof you can look out over date palm groves and mountains. Admission is about 3 Omani rials, and an audio guide is included. It is usually visited on the same morning as Bahla Fort.
Opening hours
Sat–Thu 09:00–16:00; Fri 08:00–11:00
Nearby sights
- Bahla Fort
- Al Hoota Cave
- Al Hamra Old Village & Bait al Safah
- Misfat al Abriyeen
- Tanuf Ruins
- Nizwa Fort
- Nizwa Souq & Friday Goat Market
- Falaj Daris