Oman Best Travel Guide : Discover the 11 Enchanting Wonders
Oman Best Travel Guide : Discover the 11 Enchanting Wonders
How do you arrange your travel to Oman and get to the airport in Muscat? You may obtain all the important information you require to plan your trip to Oman by reading our travel guide! Have fun while reading!
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Table of Contents
Oman Map
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Informations
Oman is a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia and the oldest independent state in the Arab world.
When to travel: The best time to visit Oman is between October and April.
Language: he official language is Arabic.
Currency: Omani Rial (OMR) aprox. 1$ =0.38 OMR 1€=0.47 OMR
Food Prices: Meal in a cheap restaurant=6 USD,Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant=26 USD
You can find more information about the visa here.
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Things to do
Sultan Qaboos Mosque
The principal mosque in Oman is the Sultan Qaboos Mosque. It is regarded as one of the biggest mosques in the world and among the most significant buildings in the nation. Sultan Qaboos made the decision to build the facility in 1992. Following a restricted architectural competition, work on the project started in 1995 and was finished in time for the 2001 opening ceremony. It has been called after the constructor ever since.
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Nizwa Fortress
Situated in the heart of Oman’s oasis city of Nizwa, lies a sizable stronghold known as the stronghold of Nizwa.
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Al Alam Palace
The Sultanate of Oman’s Qasr al-ʿAlam is a royal palace located in Muscat. Presently, the al-Alam Palace serves only symbolic functions, such hosting state visitors or hosting the yearly tea celebration on the national holiday. The Sultan resides in his neighboring home palace, Bait al-Barakah in Sib, when he is in the capital region. The Portuguese fortifications Mirani and Jalali, constructed in the sixteenth century, encircle the palace.
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Fort Al-Mirani
Oman’s Old Muscat port is home to the fort known as Fort Al-Mirani. The Portuguese rebuilt the fort in 1587, but it had been existed before their conquest. The fort became Oman’s first to employ cannons.
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Royal Opera House Muscat
Located in Muscat, Oman’s Shati al-Qurm neighborhood, lies the Royal Opera House Muscat. The Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Center in Kuwait City, which will also contain an opera theater, and the Dubai Opera debuted in 2016.
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Hawiyyat Nadschm
A sinkhole on the Sultanate of Oman’s northeastern shore is known as Hawiyyat Nadschm, or Bimmah Sinkhole. The sinkhole is round in shape and sits atop an abrasion platform formed of Eocene limestone. The water’s surface measures roughly 40 meters in diameter, and it is roughly 20 meters from the sinkhole’s upper edge to the water’s surface.
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Mutrah Corniche
Sculptured waterfront space with views of the mountains and water, as well as paved walkways and creative shelters.
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Mutrah Souq
Old-fashioned bazaar with spices, apparel, home products, antiques, and more for a long time.
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Qurum Beach
This vast beach is located in the AlQurm Area in the center of Muscat. Beside it are several major hotel groups, including Crowne Plaza and Hotel Muscat InterContinental. Because of its proximity to eateries and retail establishments, this beach is regarded as one of the busiest in Muscat.
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Wadi Darbat
Wadi Darbat is a stunning location with a waterfall and lovely hills all around it that are perfect for nature enthusiasts. Wadi Darbat is a beautiful, verdant valley with little caves that can be accessed by hiking into the nearby hills! It’s the ideal location for a small family picnic or get-together with friends.
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Ayn Athum, Salalah
One of the waterfalls in the Dhofar Governorate, which is located outside of Salalah, is Ayn Athum. Numerous natural springs and waterfalls can be found in this area of Oman, some of which are seasonal and only exist during the monsoon season (called as Khareef locally).
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Where to stay
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