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Renting a car in Oman

by henri123

HII had a canadian drivers licence, they didnot accept it, at that time we had no photo on the license, also they like to have a number on the license!I had also a very old french license with a very old picture but there was a number on it and they accepted it!It is highly suggested to have an international drivers license.Have a nice trip! Drive in the desert is a great experience. In Oman you have very good roads so it is a great pleasure. Staying on the main roads should be very easy drive.When hotels are full or too expensive you may also sleep in the car on the seaside, great experience.

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Fun for women

by JohnniOmani

Women have limited options (I mean finding a place to have fun soley for women) but there is a shop in al Shatti (near the beach in Muscat) called Nails and you have total treatment for only 7 to 10 rials. You can get your feet or hands done among other treats and I know my female friends in Oman took full advantage of the place due to good servivce and price. There is a good mix of expat women and local women who frequent the place so if you have time and looking for another way to beat the heat then try this shop out.

Hotel Bargaining

by JohnniOmani

No matter what you have heard or told when you enter the country bargaining for a hotel is a fact of life. Through my experience you can generally knock off about 15 to 20% if you are persistent enough and dont push your luck. If the staff is Indian then you may be able to get even more but generally speaking you can get a 15% discount. You can bargain for more if you stay longer as well and this holds true with almost every hotel in the country.

Arabian Heat

by JohnniOmani

Summertime in Oman is absolutely brutal and there are not many ways to escape it. No matter what you read in books experiencing is a completely different experience and an experience you wont soon forget. Friends and family always ask me what it is really like and the easiest way to explain it is (my view of the interior where I live) is the air temperature in May feels like someone is putting a blowdryer on you, June is like walking in front of an oven and July is liking walking around or near a blast furnace. The true temperatures according to my experience no matter what Lonely Planet says is January is around 22 cel during the day , June has daily temps around 44 degrees and July has daily temps ranging from 49 to 56 degrees celsius. Carry an umbrella and stock up on sunscreen and water before heading out.

Newspapers

by JohnniOmani

The Times of Oman and the Oman Observer are the local English language newspapers. Foreign newspapers and magazines are available but they are extremely expensive. The newspapers are a great source of information regarding weather and current regional events.

Maps

by JohnniOmani

The best and easiest way to get a map of Oman is when you arrive at the airport. They have a wide selection of books and maps that will surely guide you while you are in the country. Maps usually cost between 2 and 3 RO.

Useful Arabic Phrases

by JohnniOmani

I have compiled a list of useful words and phrases that may help you on your journey: (they are phonetical)1. As Salaam alykum = Hello or Peace Upon You2. Sabaah al Khair = Good morning3. Sabah al Noor = Good Morning to you (reply)4. Tisbah al Khair = Have a good night5. Masalma = Good Bye6. Yoam Saeed = Have a good day7. Lau Samaht (ee) = Excuse me (ee is for women)8. Ana As'if = I am sorry9. Ahfwan = Your welcome10. Ma Ismak? = What's your name?11. Min wayn inta? (anti) = Where are you from?12. Ismee = My name is ....13. Tatkallam inglizee = Do you speak English?14. Afham = I understand15. La Afham = I dont understand16. Naam = Yes17. La = No18. Minfadlak = Please19. Shukran Jazeelan = Thank you very much20. Cum Hazza = How Much?21. Ana Mareed = I am sickNumbers1. Wahid2. Theneen3. Thelatha4. Arbaa5. Khamza6. Sitta7. Sabah8. Thmaamya9. Tisaha10. Ahshara

Islamic architecture

by victorwkf

Being a traditional islamic country, there are plenty of islamic architecture in Oman, ranging from mosques to houses. Some of these are rather impressive, and even some of the hotels have an islamic influence on them.

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Plants & animals

by victorwkf

Even though the weather is dry and hot, many plants & animals still can survive in Oman. It is not easy to spot the animals because most of them are nocturnal. However, there is an orynx sanctuary somewhere in the middle of Oman where you can spot these huge animals. As for plants, you will find date trees, frankincense trees (in the south) and many other desert shrubs such as the ones shown in the photograph.

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The camel race

by victorwkf

The camel race is very popular in Oman as in other parts of Arabia. In a way, this is like horse racing in other parts of the world. As such, do visit one of the camel races in Oman if you have the chance. Actually I nearly visited one of such race but it was held early in the morning that day, so I missed it :( However, I managed to visit the camel race track and took a photo for remembrance :)

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Q:  who could inform me about a really good local travel agency or tour operator in oman, in order to book with them a 15 days round... 

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A: I recommend Nomad Tours in Oman. We stayed at Nomad Guest House in Muscat- it was excellent, and Lorna (the owner) can organize any tour that you might like to... 

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