Middle East

Oman

vital statistics
  • Muscat
  • 3.6 million
  • Arabic
  • Omani rial
about Oman

With a Sultan keen on green and a law that forbids any garish skyscrapers, Oman is the antithesis of its northerly neighbour, Dubai. The capital Muscat sits on a lovely harbour, with the corniche housing the Old Mutrah Souk, one of the best traditional markets in the Middle East.

The harsh geography is extraordinary, with sheer rock mountains jutting straight out of the Arabian Sea and protected secluded beaches dotting the coastline in between some of the more classy five-star hotels in the region. Head out into the countryside and things are even more spectacular.

From the vast desert dunes of Wahiba Sands and grand canyons like Jebel al Akhdar to the many wadis and the extraordinary Musandam Peninsula, there is something for everyone. Whether you’re after adventurous rock climbing or camping beneath the stars in the desert, Oman is a country to discover.

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DUKE'S BAR AT CROWNE PLAZA IHG...

An English pub that features some of the biggest sporting events on their...

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WAHIBA SANDS, OMAN

There are sand dunes, and then there are the mighty kahunas you’ll find in...

There are sand dunes, and then there are the mighty kahunas you’ll find in Oman. ...

NIZWA, OMAN

Built in a region of Oman formerly off-limits to foreigners, it’s hardly...

Built in a region of Oman formerly off-limits to foreigners, it’s hardly surprising that...

MUSCAT, OMAN

Driving through the arid landscape of northern Oman, you probably wouldn’t...

Driving through the arid landscape of northern Oman, you probably wouldn’t expect to...

TANUF, OMAN

When it comes to action, Oman’s terrain is an adventurer’s playground and...

When it comes to action, Oman’s terrain is an adventurer’s playground and this tour...

OMAN

Majlis al Jinn Cave is bloody hard to get to, and even harder to get inside...

Majlis al Jinn Cave is bloody hard to get to, and even harder to get inside of – but...

AL HAMRA, OMAN

Pop on your helmet and pedal back in time as you hit the streets of Al...

Pop on your helmet and pedal back in time as you hit the streets of Al Hamra. Nestled at...