The OBG is a project of national importance and international signifi cance. It is an institution which seeks to understand and preserve the diversity and fragility of the natural world. Oman Botanic Garden will bring habitats to life from all over Oman. Visitors will be able to experience the landscapes, damp, cool fog forests of Dhofar all year round, the baking sand desert, unique juniper forest,  arid, salty Sabkha, dry gravel desert and the beautiful wadis all in one place; surrounded by a stunning nature reserve. 

The mix of both internal and external habitats will be the largest of its kind in the Arabian Peninsula.A comprehensive master plan was prepared by Atkins in 2006 to guide the development of the Oman Botanic Garden from concept through to implementation. Since that time, the development of the Oman Botanic Garden has proceeded and strayed from the recommendations of the original 2006 Master Plan to such a degree that the current design does not meet the philosophical, scientific or operational requirements of this internationally signifi cant project.

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