(1.1)    Al Ansab Lagoons. The construction of the new southern expressway is finished. There are plans to turn Al Ansab Lagoons into a nature reserve with access to the public. You can visit now, but prior booking is needed. Check out their website, Al Ansab Wetland.

(1.2)       Al Qurm Natural Park. Construction in the park has reduced the main lake in size. The coastal highway is open and is a good spot to scan the mangroves and the mudflats for herons, waders, gulls and terns. 

(8.1)    Barr al Hikman. The coast road from Ras Al Had to Barr Al Hikman via Al Ashkharah is now paved all the way. The hotel at Shannah was open, but is closed again for renovation. A restaurant is located at the nearby ferry terminal which is being expanded.

(9)       The Southeast Coast. The road from Marmul to Thumrayt is now paved all the way. A new paved road has been constructed between Shelim and Marmul. The road from Shelim to Sawqrah is being paved.

(9.1)    Ad Duqm. Massive construction is underway for a deep sea harbour at Ras Ad Duqm and the site is off limits to visitors.

(10.1)  Sahnawt Farm. Visitors are no longer allowed at Sahnawt Farm in Salalah due to the risk of spreading of disease. Jarziz Farm is being changed into a housing estate and no longer attracktive as a birding site.

(10.14)  West Khawr. A fence around the khawr is complete.

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