More open to the outside world than most of the Arabian Peninsula, the sultanate of Oman attracts visitors with great topographical diversity, welcoming locals and grand modern architecture and mosques. HotelTravel.com has the ideal room for you here.
Oman still evokes an ancient times even while welcoming visitors with luxury and style. It is a beautiful country marked by some of the most unique landscapes and beautiful beaches in the Middle East. To the south of United Arab Emirates, Oman is the charming, sleepy neighbour to Dubai’s life in the fast lane. It is the place to come experience the real Arabia; Sinbad’s Arabia. Occupying the south-eastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, Oman has over 2100km of coastline stretching along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman.
Rich in history and culture, Oman has a lot to offer its visitors. Though most of its landscape is desert, Oman is blessed with beautiful beaches, high mountains and even lush tropical regions.
The capital Muscat is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East. More like a town than a city, Muscat’s real appeal is its exotic atmosphere. The seafront is spectacular with its crimson sand, picturesque houses and the ancient alleyways of Mutrah Souk - the oldest market in Muscat. White and beige villas, palaces and forts are tucked among rugged red hills, which meet the emerald sea. Bushels of brilliant bougainvilleas burst over walls and street corners. The air is quiet and fresh; the roads are smooth with little traffic.
Visitors will be surprised by the vegetation in Salalah, the capital of the southern region. One of the only places in the Arabian Peninsula that catches the monsoon, Salalah is a small city set amongst coconut groves and banana plantations and trimmed with sandy beaches.
A land of mystery, hidden treasures and magnificent beaches, Oman is ideal for those seeking an exotic and unique destination, unspoilt and still relatively untouched by tourism.
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The legendary home of Sinbad the Sailor, Oman retains its ancient atmosphere, coupled with luxurious hotels, striking beaches and fascinating markets. Be sure to wander the winding corridors of Mutrah Souk - the oldest market in Muscat, and marvel at the surprising tropical greenery of Salalah. Go dolphin-watching or sip Arabian coffee in an exotic majlis. Oman may be the friendliest country in the Middle East, with dramatic landscapes dotted with oases, forts and palaces that inspire exploration.
Bahla Fort (Muscat)
The ruins of this immense fort will spark any child’s imagination. It will also interest parents. Set in the oasis of Bahla, the fort owes its prosperity to the Banu Nebhan tribe who dominated the area from the 12th to 15th centuries. With its massive walls and towers of brick and stone, it is a remarkable example of the power of the Banu Nebhan.
Air
Oman’s international airport is Seeb International, located 40km outside the capital city of Muscat. Airport facilities include bank/currency change, duty-free shops, bar, restaurants and tourist information as well as post office and car hire (Avis, Budget and Hertz). Taxis and buses are available from the airport, taking 15 to 30 minutes to reach the city centre.
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