Oman

Oman: Arabia’s Most Beautiful Secret

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Quieter and more traditional than its Gulf neighbours, Oman rewards you with grand mosques, mountain forts, turquoise wadis and rolling dunes.

The loop

Graceful Muscat and its souq, the fort and oasis town of Nizwa, a swim in the emerald Wadi Bani Khalid, and a night in the Wahiba Sands.

Good to know

Rent a car for the freedom, dress modestly, and expect warm, genuine hospitality wherever you go. Best October to March.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Muscat

Sun, 6 Sept

Grand & graceful capital

Mumbai → Muscat

Mumbai (BOM) → Muscat (MCT)

6 Sept, 4:00 am

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

mosque

Sultan Qaboos Rd, Muscat, Oman

Mutrah Souq

tourist attraction

سوق مطرح مطرح، مسقط،، Mutrah Market, near Mutrah Corniche, مسقط، Oman

Royal Opera House Muscat

opera house

Royal Opera House Al Kharjiyah Street مسقط OM، Muscat 103, Oman

Oman is quieter and more traditional than the UAE — dress modestly, and greet people warmly; hospitality here is legendary.

Day 2

Nizwa

Mon, 7 Sept

Forts & oasis

Nizwa Fort

castle

Nizwa, Oman

Nizwa Central Souq

market

WGJJ+WQ7, Nizwa, Oman

Jebel Akhdar

natural feature

Jebel Akhdar, Oman

Day 3

Wahiba

Tue, 8 Sept

Desert & wadi

Desert Camp, Wahiba Sands

Eastern Sands

8 Sept, 8:30 am

Eastern Sands

natural feature

Eastern Sands, Oman

Wadi Bani Khalid

river

Wadi Bani Khalid, Oman

Desert & wadi

Modest, breathable clothing
Swimwear for the wadis
Grippy sandals
A warm layer for desert nights
Cash for the souqs

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