This delightful sultanate fascinated me when I lived there and still does today. The breathtaking dunes, mountains and coastline, along with its charming people offer a uniquely Arabian experience.
Harry Ring, North Africa & Arabia Specialist, 01993 838428
Oman is a country that remained closed to even the most intrepid of travellers until just a few years ago. It now welcomes visitors with renowned Arabian hospitality and is eager to share both the culture and countryside that the Sultan is determined to protect.
An ideal destination for guaranteed winter sunshine, Muscat is the perfect base from which to enjoy the spectacular coastline, boasting beautiful white sand beaches, turquoise waters and excellent diving. From here the imposing rugged interior mountain ranges, Al Hajar and Al Jabal al Akhdar, can be easily explored.
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Selected Highlights
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Marvel at the Sultan Qaboos Mosque
Opened in 2002 the mosque took five years to construct and was paid for by the Sultan as a gift to his people. Boasting the largest carpet in the...
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Mix with the locals at Nizwa market
Drawing in farmers, merchants and shoppers from all over the market offers a unique experience of rural life in Oman. Sellers parade their wares...
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Take trip into the Wahiba Sands
A true rolling sand dune desert, the sands are 180km from north to south and 80km from east to west. Some of the dunes are 100-150m high with the most...
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