Al Jabal Al Akhdar Olive Harvest Festival

WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2026 - OLIVE CELEBRATION

Welcome Ceremony | 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Celebrate the season with refreshing drinks infused with local olives, herbs, and citrus – a true taste of the mountains.
Location: Al Shurfa

Italian & Spanish Buffet | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A culinary celebration of olives from the resort’s gardens, featuring live stations by Guest Chef Martin Aristondo.
Location: Al Maisan, Price: OMR 26 per person.

THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2026 - MEDITERRANEAN OLIVE FLAVOURS

Olive Harvest Competition | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Celebrate the festival with an olive-picking competition. Enjoy the spirit of the season and a chance to win special prizes.
Location: Meeting point in the Courtyard.

Olive & Olive Oil Souk | 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Discover the authentic flavours of Al Jabal Al Akhdar through a curated selection of locally grown olives and traditionally cold-pressed olive oils.
Location: Courtyard.

Spanish Cooking Class | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Discover the art of authentic Mediterranean cooking as our Guest Chef Martin Aristondo guides you through the creation of seasonal dishes using freshly pressed olive oil from Al Jabal Al Akhdar.
Location: Diana's Point, Price: OMR 10 per person.

Olive Press Tour & Tasting with Dr. Ali Al Furqani | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dive into Omani olive heritage followed by olive tasting and guided tour to the local olive oil press factory.
Location: Resort Garden.

International and Mediterranean Buffet Dinner | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A culinary celebration of olives from the resort's gardens, featuring live cooking stations by Spanish Guest Chef Martín Aristondo.
Location: Al Maisan, Price: OMR 26 per person.

FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2026 - THE OLIVE OIL ODYSSEY

Olive Tales at Breakfast | 6:30 am – 11:00 am
Stories of ancient olive traditions, accompanied by a guided olive oil tasting at Al Maisan.

Olive Harvest Competition | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Test your skills in the grove as you race to gather the most olives. Prizes await the day’s top harvesters.
Location: Meeting point in the Courtyard.

Olive & Olive Oil Souk | 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Discover the authentic flavours of Al Jabal Al Akhdar through a curated selection of locally grown olives and traditionally cold-pressed olive oils.
Location: Courtyard.

Olive Press Tour & Tasting with Dr. Ali Al Furqani | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dive into Omani olive heritage followed by olive tasting and guided tour to the local olive oil press factory.
Location: Resort Garden.

Italian Canyon View Dinner | 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Bella Vista, Price: OMR 25 per person.

SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2026 - OLIVE MARKET DAY

Olive Tales at Breakfast | 7:00 am – 11:00 am
Olive storytelling and olive oil tasting at Al Maisan.

Olive Harvest Competition | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
The final round of our olive-picking competition – a fun and friendly competition to wrap up the harvest celebrations and win special prizes.
Location: Meeting point in the Courtyard.

International and Mediterranean Market Lunch | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wander through vibrant market-style stalls featuring Italian nibbles, Spanish tapas, and artisan olive oils. Join an engaging culinary
experience led by our chefs, set against a beautiful mountain backdrop.
Location: Bella Vista, Price: OMR 25 per person.

Olive Press Tour & Tasting with Dr. Ali Al Furqani | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Conclude your harvest experience with a rich exploration of local olive culture, tasting sessions, and a guided visit to the olive oil press factory.
Location: Resort Garden.

SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2026 - CLOSING CEREMONY

For inquiries and reservations, please call +968 2521 8000 or email [email protected]