Oman Brochure

OMAN
B E AU T Y H A S A N A D D R E S S
Oman, the Arabian paradise, is enriched with a lot of natural
beauty, forts, castle, wadis and a long coastline of 2092 Km. This
Arab country is located in southwest Asia on the southeast coast
of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the United Arab Emirates on
the northwest, Saudi Arabia on the west and Yemen on the
southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the
southeast and the Gulf of Oman on the northeast.
Unforgettable
Oman Experiences
Nature
Jabal Shams: The highest peak in the Arabian
Peninsula rising to the altitude of 3004 meters.
Ath Thawarah Spring: These are a collection of hot
springs that gush forth all year round from Silud
Mountain.
Lion's Jaws Gate: The mountain's shapes
resembles lion's jaws.
Al Sawadi Beach: This rocky beach is a perfect
picnic spot and important spot for both migratory and
indigenous birds.
Al Jabal Al Akhadar: Also known as Green
mountain, it rises upto the height of 2980 meters.
A'Sharqiyah Sands: The most popular camping
areas in Sultanate and extends upto 10000 square
kilometers.
Pink Lagoons: These lakes are located in the central
region and due to the natural pink colour of the soil the
Whole water looks pink.
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Culture
Adventure
Historic trip to Lima: This remote village on east
coast of Peninsula is only accessible by sea, well
known for its antique shopping.
Turtle Watching: Turtle nesting attracts hundreds of
visitors to Ras al Hadd each year to watch the site at
close quarters.
Al Balid: This historically enriched prosperous port of
medieval era is popular for remains of the palace,
Grand mosque etc.
Dolphin watching in Muscat: Oman waters are rich
with dolphins, so you need to explore the coast for
this wonder.
Grand Mosque in Muscat: The whole interior of the
Grand Mosque is paneled with off-white and dark
grey marble paneling clothed in cut tile work and huge
prayer hall to accommodate 20,000 worshipers.
Scuba diving in Musandam: The marine treasures
are a must watch for all the tourists. The beautiful
marine life and coral reefs are a delight for the marine
photographers.
Sumhuram: It is one of the most beautiful ports of the
th
4 century located on a hill enriched with historical
venues.
Trekking in Jebel Shams: The most popular treks in
Oman, the beautiful pictures queue can take your
breath away.
Al Hamra and Misfat: The 400 old mud houses form
a major attraction of this place. People still stay in
these mud houses.
Camel racing: Camel racing is an exciting sport
where camels and their owners congregate at
racetracks around the country.
Performance by Royal Oman Symphony: Arabia's
sole pure Arabic Symphony Orchestra (ROSO) can
be proud of their sterling achievements
since its establishment in 1985.
Bull fighting: This sport usually takes place on
Friday afternoons in the cooler winter months.
Game fishing at Marina Bandar Al Rowdha: Game
fishing charter boats which come equipped with
professional equipment together with
Omani captains who have a sound knowledge of the
Muscat waters are provided to the tourists.
Ibra Wednesday Souq: A complete shopping
paradise for the women as they get a chance to
choose from a huge variety.
Surfing in Masirah: Masirah is also an ideal area for
windsurfing, particularly during the Khareef.
Restaurants and night life in Oman: There are a lot
of authentic Arabic restaurants like Al Katkoot and
also international cuisine restaurants Like Al Bandar
lounge. The night life of Oman can be seen and
enjoyed at Al Ghazal Intercontinental, Muscat.
Horseback riding in Seeb: You'll find the Royal
Stables in Seeb a good spot to observe equestrian
Events staged for public and private gatherings.
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Romantic Getaways
Qurum Beach: A beautiful beach near crown plaza
with Jet ski on rentals.
Seebi Island: A secluded island with lots of scenic
beauty is what a new honeymoon couple would crave
for!
Bandar Jissah: Near Qantab, this is a popular
destination for snorkeling.
Wadi Sal al A'la: In Khwar Najd, the road opens to a
bowl nestling at the foot of the mountains. It is a green
and fertile area with a very pleasant environment.
Marjan Beach: Sights of clown fish, parrot fish, sea
cucumbers and occasionally, turtles and rays are well
known along this beach.
Ain Razat, Salalah: The springs, hills, gardens and
streams are the major attractions in this area.
Sailing in Musandam Peninsula Together: Breathtaking scenery, pre-historic mountains and a world
recognized under water world will all be a part of your
trip to Oman, the Musandam peninsula, and the
Northern-most part of the Sultanate.
Kumzar: A small village, accessible only by sea, has
artistic handcraft markets where couples can hop on
for shopping.
Sayh Plateau: The bitter almond trees and lush field
from the scenic beauty of this place.
Walking Along Maqlab: You can taste the localities
lifestyle along with beautiful scenery during this walk.
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Historic Sights
Nakhal Fort: It is one of the most prominent
historical monument in Oman, this fort lies amidst
palm orchards in Wilayt Nakhal in Al Batinah
region.
Al Hoota Cave: "Al Hoota Cave" lies in the
southern part of Al Jabal Al Akhdar (Green
Mountain), Stretching upto 5 km but accessible
upto a distance of 860 kms.
Bait Al Naman Castle: Along the coast is the town
of Barka with an impressive fort and Bait Al Naman
Castle, an early home for the Al Bu Said dynasty
(the current ruling family).
Bukha Fort: It is a major landmark and main line of
defense for the west.
Bait Al Qufi: These miniature strong holds built at
local stone are of great importance for the
Musandam.
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Places to Visit
Muscat: This 'Arabian jewel', is the capital city of
Oman. It is a complete mix of old and new
architecture. The major tourist attractions in Muscat
are the Jalali fort, Mirani fort, Corniche and Muttrah
souq.
Sohar: Sohar belongs to the fertile Batinah coast
region, and is arguably the most verdant city in
Oman. Sohar fort and wadi Heebi are the
destinations to be visited in Sohar.
Masirah Island: It is an island in the Indian Ocean, 20
kms off central Oman coast just South of
the Wahiba Sands. The visitors can catch hold of the
beautiful marine life and logger head turtles.
Muscat Surrounds
Sur: This spectacular town in the eastern region is a
pleasant getaway for the tourists. The major
attractions of this town are wadi shab and Sur
Maritime museum.
Wahiba Sands: The great Wahiba sands are running
south from the Eastern Hajars to the Arabian Sea.
The tourists can go out for desert safaris and night
camps in Wahiba sands.
Nizwa: This former capital of Oman is very popular
for its historical monuments, handicrafts and
agricultural products and the famous Nizwa souq.
Nizwa fort is one of the oldest forts built in Oman.
Daymaniyat Island: It is located 16 kms from
Batinah coast. One can find vast marine life, coral
reefs, hawksbill turtle and variety of birds.
Jebel Akhdar: Jebel Akhdar in Arabic means "Green
Mountains" and this region of the most verdant
outside of Salalah and the Batinah Coast. Points of
interest include the towns of Wadi Bani Habib, Saiq
and Al Ayn, Where local farmers raise grapes,
pomegranates, apricots and walnuts.
Salalah: It is located in the southern region of Oman.
It is well known fits monsoon known as Khareef. The
Al Mughsayl beach and wadi darbat are the highlight
of this region.
Musandam Peninsula: It is known as the 'Norway of
the middle east'. The Khawr Ash sham is enriched
with dolphins and marine life. Jebel Harim are the
towering peaks of Musandam rising upto 12 kms
above sea.
Al Hoota Cave Lake: The Lake contains several
species of blind fish: some are without eyes but have
long bristles to sense their food, while others have
very small eyes.
Western Hajar Mountains: These tall mountains are
rich with greenery and a lot of wadis. Wadi tanuf and
wadi nakhr gorge are the popular ones. Al Hamra still
contains 400 old mud houses and is the road to Jebel
shams.
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Luxurious Oman
Luxurious Stay:
Some of the famous luxurious hotels in Oman are:
• Al Bustan Palace Hotel
• InterContinental Muscat
• Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa
• Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay
Shopping:
Oman has both shopping malls and traditional
markets called as 'Souqs'. These Souqs are
equipped with all the antiques, silverware and
garments. Some of the famous Souqs in Oman are:
• Muttrah Souq
• Modern Replica Souq
• Nizwa Souq
• Sinaw Souq
• Al Hafah Souq
Luxurious Experiences:
Luxury Camping: Luxury eco camps, camel rides
are the attractions for the camps at various locations
like wahiba sands, beaches, wadis and mountains.
Shopping Malls:
• Muscat City Center
• Safeer Hypermarket
• Zahker shopping mall
• Al wadi commercial
Self drives at Wahiba sands: The sand dunes of
Wahiba sands can give you the exotic experience of
driving your own four wheeler in these sands.
Mountain safari in Oman: This safari will give you
an opportunity to enjoy the fantastic scenery of
Musandam’s mountains, speckled with fossils dating
back several million years.
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Festivals
Muscat Festival: It is held annually between January
and February showcasing the Omani lifestyle,
through various artistic and cultural activities with
vibrant circus and musical shows.
Oman Adventures: This event which is held
annually in November features teams of two
individuals each; one runs while the other cycles.
Oman International Rally: Oman International
Rally; held annually in March, is one of the few rallies
that constitute the Middle East Rally Championship.
Dubai Muscat Offshore Sailing Race: It is held
every January. The boats sail off from Dubai and their
quest at the Bandar Al-Rawdah Marina.
Bidiyah Challenge: It is held every February in the
town of Bidiya in Sharqiyah Region. The aim of the
race is to scale sand dunes in the least possible time.
Sinbad Classic: An international deep sea fishing
contest, the Sinbad Classic is one of the IGFA World
Championships qualifying rounds taking place each
April with participants coming from all across the
globe to fish in the event.
Salalah (Khareef) Tourism Festival: It is held every
year from mid July to the end of August, a complete
festival for the family covering all interests, from
shopping to games and from adventure to shows.
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