Solivagant:
You didn't go Els during your recent visit??
I did have a look at it from the highway. A bit dubious, but I will count it. I did not try to enter it because Martina & Ivan had been just a week or so before and were barred from entering. I preferred to use the cool time of the day to go on to the Wadi Al Shab.
Will share pics and a story
P.S. Omani guy speaking seems to confirm that it is closed to visitors at the moment, but it will reopen