The picturesque village of Bilad Sayt, hidden away in the heart of the Al Hajar Mountains, is somewhat of a hidden treasure. It is one of the most impressive traditional villages in Oman and, despite some modernisation in recent years, the core of the village is magical, with small mudbrick houses, a fort and a swathe of terraced gardens. Visitors should be aware that the tarmac ends a  few kilometres from the village and to get there, you need to drive for around 20 minutes on a bumpy and dusty track.