Maher Al Riyami, mountain guru, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

After attending the local school, Maher Al Riyami moved to the nearby ancient city of Nizwa to study engineering before returning to his mountain roots by moving to Saiq, another nearby village. Following a stint at a neighbouring resort, during which he gained valuable behind-the-scenes experience, Maher joined Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort with the recreation pre-opening team. He has been responsible for mapping out the mountain, allowing guests to discover secret caves and abandoned villages. In addition, he has introduced the ’Sundown Ceremony’, which celebrates Omani culture by chanting a traditional Arabic song accompanied by drums.

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